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Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) called on the government to tackle the nation’s ‘broken food system’

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Barbie Launches First-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Doll, Honors Latina Fitness Star Robin Arzón

Mattel has unveiled the first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, joining its Barbie Fashionistas line in a groundbreaking move toward better representation for children managing chronic health conditions.

Latin Times · Jul 8, 2025

US children much more likely to die than in similar countries, study finds

The health of U.S. children has significantly deteriorated over the past 17 years, according to a new study

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

OPINION - A 'fat free' Britain by 2035? Slim chance of that

It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radical plan – to make Britain “fat free” by 2035.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Weight-loss jabs on NHS may be rolled out ‘in high streets and shopping centres’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said half his colleagues are taking weight-loss jabs.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Restaurants could be forced to report customer calorie counts to help combat obesity

Hospitality bosses claimed they were ‘totally blindsided’ by the plans and said they would lead to increased costs

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Wes Streeting: ‘half my colleagues’ in Commons using weight loss drugs

Health secretary says the drugs are the ‘talk of the House of Commons tea rooms’ as he vows to widen access to jabs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Free weight loss jabs to be easier to get on NHS under 10-year health plan, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting said the so called ‘fat jabs’ should be available according to need, not the ability to pay

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

UK’s obesity and overweight epidemic costs £126bn a year, study suggests

Exclusive: Experts say higher figure than past estimates should be wake-up call for ministers to tackle obesity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI

The cost-effective option is already found in some primary care practices

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025