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A Shot Every Two Weeks Instead of Weekly: New GLP-1 Drug Shows Strong Trial Results

A new biweekly GLP-1 drug called bofanglutide showed strong blood sugar and weight loss results in a Phase 2b trial. Monthly injectables and oral pills are also in the pipeline.

Medical Daily

Mounjaro burglars caught stealing £1m of weight loss drug from warehouse

A trio of burglars were caught stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro from a St Albans warehouse.

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs found to ‘not improve quality of life’

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Obesity drugs bring weight loss but not better quality of life, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

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Saccharine is a body horror film for the Ozempic era

The Australian supernatural body horror film Saccharine is truly horror for the Ozempic era – a time when emaciation is praised, inclusive messages about body positivity have been silenced, and weight loss is framed as virtuous, no matter the physical or psychological cost.

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Study finds most weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Mounjaro ‘do not improve quality of life’

Wegovy pills found to have less positive impact on heart health than injectable counterparts

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Burglars jailed after stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drug from warehouse

The defendants left and then came back for more boxes less than two hours later

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About 10% of Americans Have Genes That May Make GLP-1 Drugs Less Effective: What You Should Know

Stanford found PAM gene variants in ~10% of people reduce GLP-1 drug effectiveness. Here's why some Ozempic non-responders have a biology-based explanation — not a compliance problem.

Medical Daily

America gets supersized as obesity rates spike in both children and adults

Rising obesity rates have been tied to a more sedentary lifestyle and ultraprocessed diet

The Independent UK

Adele's 'Unrecognisable' New Look at F1 Grand Prix Goes Beyond 100lb Weight Loss, Cosmetic Experts Claim

Adele's appearance at the British Grand Prix revived speculation about her 100-pound transformation, with critics suggesting cosmetic procedures. She maintains it was due to rigorous fitness and managing anxiety.

International Business Times UK

Plastic Surgeon Intervenes After Adele’s Appearance At Rare Public Outing Turns Into Viral Discussion

“That’s not aging. That’s terrible medical decisions,” the internet said after Adele attended the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

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What is cyclosporiasis? Growing cyclosporiasis in US outbreak raises concerns in Michigan and Pennsylvania as hundreds fall ill; how long it lasts, how it spreads and the symptoms linked to the Cyclospora parasite

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Health officials are monitoring a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across multiple US states. Hundreds of infections have been reported, prompting widespread concern among Americans. This parasitic intestinal illness is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue which can last weeks.…

The Economic Times

5 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips That Actually Last

Losing weight isn't always the hardest par keeping it off is. Many people follow strict diets, lose several kilos, celebrate their progress, and then slowly watch the weight return. It's frustrating, discouraging, and often leaves them believing they simply don't have enough willpower. But what if the problem isn't you?…

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A New FDA-Approved Oral Weight Loss Pill Requires No Fasting: What Makes Foundayo Different from Other GLP-1 Drugs

FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron) on April 1, 2026 — the only oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss you can take any time of day without fasting. Average weight loss: 12.4%. Here's the breakdown.

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Country music star shares new look after 70lb weight loss journey

The singer said he has lost the weight by drinking less and monitoring what he eats

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As Employers Drop Obesity Drug Coverage, Hims & Hers Could Be the Winner

Hims & Hers Health shares have surged 45% in 30 days on GLP-1 coverage shifts, but overbought technicals, a Hold rating, and rising short interest suggest a pullback may be near.

International Business Times UK

Wegovy Weight Loss Pill Launches in UK: Who Can Get It and How Much Does It Cost?

Wegovy weight-loss tablets, containing semaglutide, are now available privately in UK pharmacies. They offer an alternative to injections, requiring a prescription and medical consultation.

Medical Daily

Country Star Nate Smith Reveals 90-Pound Weight Loss Goal and Health Benefits Beyond the Scale

After losing more than 70 pounds, country star Nate Smith revealed his goal is to reach 185 pounds while focusing on long-term health benefits.

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Bulletin AM briefing: England secure victory over Mexico and Wegovy weight loss pill available in UK

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Why Losing Weight Does Not Always Fix PCOS: What Hormones, Insulin, and Inflammation Actually Do

The Weight Loss Prescription Has a GapThe standard advice given to women with PCOS goes like this: lose 5 to 10 percent of your body weight and your symptoms will improve. That figure comes from real research. A 2007 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Legro…

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PCOS and Cardiovascular Risk: What Your Hormonal Diagnosis Means for Your Heart

The cardiac risk nobody mentions at diagnosisWhen a gynaecologist confirms PCOS, the conversation almost always centres on irregular periods, weight, or fertility. The heart rarely comes up. A 2023 meta-analysis published in the European Heart Journal, covering data from over 900,000 women, found that those with PCOS face a 30…

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UK’s first weight loss pill Wegovy launches in pharmacies

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Daily weight loss pill available in UK pharmacies from today

The Wegovy tablet became the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss to be approved by the UK’s medicines regulator last month

Medical Daily

Women Are Getting Hired More After Losing Weight on GLP-1 Drugs: A New Study Raises Difficult Questions

A new study found GLP-1 drug users hired more after weight loss — but researchers say the finding reflects illegal-in-most-states weight discrimination, not just health gains.

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Remco Evenepoel confirms major weight loss for the Tour de France under his new coach's guidance

'We tackled the weight loss in a smart way' Belgian star confirms drop in weight has not produced a parallel reduction in power output,

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