The medication change that could save 20,000 lives a year The once-daily tablet ‘works very well’ in a wide range of patients The Independent UK · Feb 10
People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
What to Know About Recent FDA Alerts Involving Glucose Monitors in 2026 For millions living with diabetes, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is more than technology. It is a lifeline that provides safety in an unpredictable world. These devices allow you to sleep without fear and eat without complex math. However, high-level FDA alerts can vanish that sense of security instantly. False… Budget and the Bees · Feb 9
How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders While other weight-loss drugs have caused similar problems, one expert said GLP-1 medications have a far greater impact The Independent UK · Feb 5
New weight loss drug by Pfizer shows promising results in trial Pfizer acquired the drug’s developer following a bidding war with Novo Nordisk last year The Independent UK · Feb 4
Voices: ‘There are more important things than being thin’: Readers on living with Ozempic side effects YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared deeply mixed experiences of Ozempic and Mounjaro, with many warning of severe and sometimes debilitating side effects, while others said more manageable symptoms were a price worth paying for the health benefits The Independent UK · Feb 4
Obesity in pregnancy ‘contributing to avoidable harm’ as doctors issue new warning Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said The Independent UK · Feb 4
'Blind spot': alarm sounded on weight-loss medications Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm. AAP · Feb 2
The appetite-suppressing diet which is ‘like Mounjaro but with food’ The ‘zone diet’ was created in 1995 and designed to boost metabolism The Independent UK · Feb 2
5 Morning Habits That Can Spike Blood Sugar Without You Noticing You wake up determined to have a healthy day. You avoid the donuts and skip the sugary cereal. Yet, by 10 AM, you feel a crash, or your glucose monitor is beeping a warning. What happened? It turns out that “healthy” morning routines can be secret sugar bombs. Blood sugar… Budget and the Bees · Jan 30
FTSE 100 Live 30 January: Gold and silver prices slump, AstraZeneca strikes China deal The price of gold today fell back as traders focused on President Trump’s nomination as next Federal Reserve chair. Evening Standard · Jan 30
Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK regulator warns Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to its yellow card scheme The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
A healthcare scam unraveled after two misdelivered packages were tossed out. Then an alleged ‘parcel mule’ came knocking An apparent mistake led to a mysterious knock on the door. We Got This Covered · Jan 29
Budget and the Bees · Jan 29 Why “Brain Wealth” is the New Health Priority for Women Over 40 This Year For decades, the health conversation for women over 40 has been dominated by weight loss and aesthetics. We talked about “bikini bodies” and “anti-aging” creams. But in 2026, the narrative has shifted drastically. The new priority isn’t shrinking your waistline; it is expanding your “Brain Wealth.” As we learn more…
MyLifeXP · Jan 29 Why Coffee Helps You Live Longer Only If You Drink It at the Right Time For millions of people, coffee is more than a morning habit. It brings comfort, focus, and steady energy to start the day. Scientific research now confirms that regular coffee consumption can support a longer and healthier life. Large population studies link moderate coffee intake with lower risk of heart disease,…
Medical Daily · Jan 28 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Explained: Symptoms, Hormones, and Long-Term Risks PCOS affects hormones, cycles, and metabolism. Learn symptoms, causes, long-term risks, and how hormonal imbalance in women is diagnosed and managed.
The Times of India · Jan 27 'No parents should ever have to...': Canadian mom devastated after son approved for euthanasia, says 'this is not healthcare' Margaret Marsilla, a Canada mother, has been devastated after his 26-year-old son died by euthanasia in Canada. Kiano Vafaeian, the son, had no terminal illness, he only had type 1 diabetes, partial blindness and depression. His mother protested the decision but Kiano was approved for a government euthanasia scheme and…
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Canadian mom devastated after she says diabetic and blind son was euthanized under controversial law Kiano Vafaeian, 26, died in December after his Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) request was approved
The Texas Tribune · Jan 27 New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Government signals tougher crackdown on junk food advertising to children A newly published updated nutrient profiling model will bring more food products into the ‘less healthy’ category.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity 80 per cent of GPs said they find it challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight
The Times of India · Jan 26 ‘Tobacco is responsible for America’s obesity’: RFK Jr. says cigarette giants engineered addictive foods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserts that tobacco companies, seeking new markets after facing smoking regulations, applied their "addiction science" to the ultra-processed food industry. He claims these companies engineered foods to maximize cravings and repeat consumption, contributing to America's obesity and chronic disease crisis. This perspective shifts the focus from…
The Independent UK · Jan 25 How weight-loss jabs are changing the way we spend money Around 2.5 million people are currently estimated to be on weight-loss medications in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 Almost a quarter of UK GPs are seeing obese children aged four and under Exclusive: Almost half of GPs have seen children up to the age of seven who have obesity, research finds