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Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

The Independent UK

Is Obesity A Disease? Sometimes But Not Always, Experts Decide

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

International Business Times

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

The Independent UK

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Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to do

The Guardian - UK

Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMI

Lancet commission’s report calls for global shake-up and suggests looking at measures such as waist-to-height ratios and ill-health symptoms

The Guardian - UK

People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts

Researchers have said there needs to be a more ‘nuanced’ way to measure obesity.

The Independent UK

Can you really eat carbs and still lose weight?

From freezing bread to cooling your pasta, there are ways to hack your diet and shift stubborn pounds while still eating all your favourite foods

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66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?

The Guardian - AU

UK obesity rates ‘may start dropping significantly’ this year because of weight loss jabs

Country may have reached its peak for obesity levels, according to one of biggest online sellers of medications

The Independent UK

Doctor Shares A Rare Side Effect Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, Ways To Break A Stall

As more people turn to these weight loss solutions, it's important to understand not only how to use them effectively but also to stay alert to even the rare side effects that could arise.

Medical Daily

“It’s Madness”: Fans React To Stunning Weight Loss Transformations At The Golden Globes

"It's madness." Several stars were accused of using Ozempic after appearing “suspiciously gaunt” at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet. The post “It’s Madness”: Fans React To Stunning Weight Loss Transformations At The Golden Globes first appeared on Bored Panda.

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TV tonight: a heart-tugging new series inside a dog rehoming centre

Former Strictly star Pete Wicks volunteers at Basildon’s Dogs Trust. Plus: the most extraordinary Digging for Britain find yet. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

More kids are getting kidney stones, and doctors don’t know why

A rise in kidney stones has been especially noticeable among adolescent girls, experts say

The Independent UK

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost

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Celebrities who’ve used Ozempic: Oprah Winfrey, Kathy Bates, and more

Many famous faces are rumoured to have taken weight-loss drugs — but which have publicly spoken out about it?

The Guardian - UK

NHS delays may drive patients to buy unsafe weight-loss drugs, says top GP

People warned against buying illegal weight-loss medicines through beauty salons or fake pharmacy websites

Evening Standard

Long waiting lists for NHS weight loss services ‘driving unsafe buying of jabs’

A top GP has urged people to seek help before purchasing weight loss jabs online.

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50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss

There is a huge quality of life difference when you take care of yourself versus when you let yourself go. We’ve all felt it before. That's why these memes are so relatable. The post 50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss first appeared on Bored…

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Dogs and cats get diabetes too. Here’s what to look out for and how to manage it

Learning a pet has diabetes can be a shock. Sadly, about 20% of diabetic cats and dogs are euthanised within a year of diagnosis due to the impacts on the pets’ health and their owners’ lifestyle and finances.

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FDA Approves Generic Version Of Diabetes Drug Liraglutide

FDA approves generic liraglutide for type 2 diabetes, offering affordability and addressing shortage.

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Celebrity Faces Show Alarming Effects Of Ozempic Use As Hollywood Grapples With New Beauty Fad

Hollywood is abuzz with the "Ozempic face" phenomenon, as stars like Katy Perry and Lizzo face scrutiny for their gaunt appearance linked to rapid weight loss. The post Celebrity Faces Show Alarming Effects Of Ozempic Use As Hollywood Grapples With New Beauty Fad first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

Ozempic May Face Investigation Over Vision-Threatening Condition In Some Patients

Danish health authorities asked the European Union to review two studies linking Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug, Ozempic, to a rare eye condition.

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Ex-Husband Feeds Daughter Junk Food, Is Fuming Wife Wants To Send Her To “Fat Camp”

Mom faces criticism from her ex after enrolling their daughter in a soccer camp, with accusations of it being a “fat camp. The post Ex-Husband Feeds Daughter Junk Food, Is Fuming Wife Wants To Send Her To “Fat Camp” first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

One in four babies in England delivered by caesarean section, NHS data shows

Increase due to a growing number of complex births caused by rising obesity rates and women having children later in life

Evening Standard

One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show

Experts said a gradual increase in Caesarean births over the past decade is down to a ‘growing number’ of complexities.

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