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Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s what to do about it

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and feelings of fullness.

The Conversation

One in seven people using drugs not licensed for weight loss as 1.6 million in UK now on them

Some 2.9 per cent of people surveyed said they use jabs to lose weight

The Independent UK

How weight loss jabs have changed the Greggs menu

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'Pain never ends': family's hopes seven years on

The family of a woman who died after being admitted to hospital for elective weight loss surgery hope her legacy will be to prevent similar deaths in future.

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The truth about what happens to your body when you come off weight-loss jabs

Many returned to their original weight within about 1.7 years

The Independent UK

Greggs boss says there is ‘no doubt’ weight loss jabs are impacting business

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs have made us rethink our menu, Greggs boss admits

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends

The Independent UK

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Emily Atack's fans rally around star after claims she is using weight loss jabs

The Rivals actress, 36, faced questions about her weight loss after sharing pictures of her Christmas celebrations

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: Why skinny jabs’ short-term fix comes with long-term concerns

In today’s newsletter: A new study shows that people don’t just regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, they see other positive health markers reverse – leading to questions about long-term impacts and solutions

The Guardian - UK

Why losing three stone made me more miserable than I was before

FIRST PERSON: All we ever hear is how wonderful being newly thin is and what a miracle weight-loss jabs are. But, says Charlotte Cripps, losing a lot of weight can bring its own set of problems and insecurities

The Independent UK

Lack of support leaving people on weight loss drugs vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

Many taking weight loss drugs could be at risk of ‘replacing one set of health problems with another’, academics warned

The Independent UK

Most People On Ozempic Regain The Weight Within Two Years Of Stopping, Study Finds

A major study by the British Medical Journal has found people using weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro regain the weight within two years.

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People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals

Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans

The Guardian - UK

People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’

The vast majority of people taking Wegovy and Mounjaro pay privately owing to restrictions on who can access the medicines via the NHS.

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‘Chills Up My Spine’: Is Australia’s Unchecked Ozempic Use Fuelling Eating Disorders?

More than 500,000 Aussies are using GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro each month. The risks to people with eating disorders is far too high.

The Conversation

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are gaining widespread use. Here’s what to know about them:

Evening Standard

Josie Gibson shares her '1970s diet' secrets after five-stone weight loss

The presenter, 40, previously contracted a medieval disease due to her unhealthy lifestyle

The Independent UK

From injectables to pills: how the new Wegovy tablet will change the weight loss market forever

IN FOCUS: The launch of an oral semaglutide pill approved for weight loss represents a new frontier for GLP-1 drugs. Katie Rosseinsky looks at how the landscape is changing

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Why Prescription Weight Loss Is Different In 2026

Doctors say prescription weight loss in 2026 feels very different from even three years ago. The medications have changed.

The Conversation

2025 was the year protein ‘jumped the shark’

Thirty years ago, when I began studying protein metabolism, I would never have guessed that 2025 would be spent explaining why more protein is not always better.

Evening Standard

10 new diet and healthy eating books that will completely change how you eat in 2026

From plant-based protein and fibre champions to food after Ozempic

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Best Diets to Start in January to Get Your Best Summer Body

The phrase “Summer Body” is often associated with crash diets and starvation, but in 2026, the focus has shifted to sustainability and metabolic health. The most effective diets for achieving a lean, healthy physique by June are not the ones that promise ten pounds of weight loss in a week.…

The Independent UK

The short quiz that could you stick to your weight loss goals

A 17-question online quiz could significantly boost your chances of achieving your weight loss goals, according to experts

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Amy Schumer’s Bikini Shots Stun After Major Weight Loss Transformation

"She is feeling and looking good post split. Let her celebrate."

International Business Times UK

Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Hits US Market — How Much It Costs, Where to Buy It and How Effective It Really Is

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill, is now in 70,000+ US pharmacies, costing $5 (£4) to $10 (£7) per day.

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