The Ozempic effect: How weight loss drugs are changing the menu at your favorite restaurant Twelve percent of Americans reportedly take a GLP-1, according to a recent poll The Independent UK · Jan 19
Why nutrition experts are wary of Trump’s new protein guidelines The guidance — including a new food pyramid — emphasizes red meat, whole milk and other animal sources of protein, while downplaying plant-based offerings The Independent UK · Jan 19
My week avoiding ultra-processed foods: ‘Why is it this hard?’ Ultra-processed foods have been linked to various health issues, but are a ubiquitous part of the modern western diet. Can Emma Joyce avoid them for a whole week? The Guardian - AU · Jan 18
Weight loss jabs are ‘opportunity’ for Leon, boss says Leon co-founder believes the chain is struggling because it has drifted from its original mission of providing good quality fast-food The Independent UK · Jan 17
Rare genetic form of diabetes detected in newborn babies for first time Research shows mutation of the TMEM167A gene is responsible for the rare form of neonatal diabetes The Independent UK · Jan 16
Off the Scales by Aimee Donnellan review – inside the Ozempic revolution A fascinating deep dive into the discovery, use and implications of a revolutionary new treatment The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Sneaky new trend companies are using to target GLP-1 and other weight-loss drug users While the nutritional needs of GLP-1 users are not drastically different from the general population, according to a dietician, the key distinction lies in reduced food intake The Independent UK · Jan 14
Weight loss jab to launch stronger dosage as UK demand set to soar The stronger Wegovy dose could see more than 20 per cent weight loss in patients with obesity The Independent UK · Jan 12
Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few A globally popular weight-loss drug is set for a massive price drop but a top expert is warning most people forking out thousands shouldn't get their hopes up. AAP · Jan 12
Government told to make changes to food packaging in obesity crisis battle People most used the traffic light system when choosing snacks The Independent UK · Jan 10
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 · Jan 9
Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring could soon be a reality - thanks to a clever new breath-testing gadget A necklace-style glucose gadget is in trials, and it could be the stepping stone Apple’s been waiting for T3 · Jan 9
Studies link some food preservatives to higher diabetes and cancer risk Of 17 preservatives studied, higher consumption of 12 of them linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
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 · Jan 8
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 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 Independent UK · Jan 7 The 12 food preservatives associated with increased risk of diabetes Preservatives are often used in ultra processed foods such as ready meals, crisps, sugary snacks and breakfast cereals, which have already been linked to poor health by scientists
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 The Guardian view on the junk food advertising ban: shaping tastes is a job for government Editorial: Weight-loss drugs cannot solve the problem of poor diet. Ministers are right to demand healthier food and promotions
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Forget BMI – this is the real way to predict how healthy you are, experts say Waist-to-height ratio ‘outperforms’ BMI in identification of serious health risks, analysis of over 120,000 people suggests
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Ban on TV junk food advertising before 9pm comes into force in UK Watchdog will also monitor online ban for high fat and sugar products as part of wider effort to tackle childhood obesity
The Independent UK · Jan 5 UK ban on adverts for ‘unhealthy’ food comes into effect in bid to tackle obesity The government estimates the advertising ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood obesity
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 'How Are You Still Alive?' Jelly Roll's Blood Tests, Broken Body and the Comeback That Shocked Doctors Blood tests showed dangerously high insulin, cholesterol and collapsed testosterone. Jelly Roll's body was failing. His comeback shocked doctors.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1 Ethnic minorities in England less likely to have access to diabetes tech – study ‘Concerning’ disparities in access to continuous glucose monitors despite black and south Asian people being more likely to live with condition
The Independent UK · Jan 1 The bean boom isn’t over – and these five recipes prove why they’re perfect for Veganuary From gut health and fibre to flavour and affordability, beans quietly became one of last year’s most talked-about ingredients – and they’re not going anywhere. As Veganuary approaches and post-Christmas heaviness lingers, these five comforting, plant-based bean recipes show why pulses deserve a permanent place on your plate
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar