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In China, weight-loss drugs are becoming big business

Chinese pharmaceutical companies are racing to roll out weight-loss drugs amid the popularity of Ozempic.

Al Jazeera

Dexcom's blood sugar monitors now sync directly with your Apple Watch — here's why it's a big deal

The Dexcom G7 blood glucose monitor can now sync directly with Apple Watch for faster readings — no iPhone required.

Tom’s Guide

Ozempic may improve taste buds

A proof-of-concept study found that semaglutide may influence taste perception of sweet compounds

Salon

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Why is Britain turning into the under-40s diabetes capital of the world?

Education about the risks of being overweight means nothing if people have no access to healthy food or places to exercise, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Your brain sees sugar as a reward. But does that mean it’s addictive?

Most scientists say no, but some want ultra-processed foods, with sky-high sugar amounts, to count as addictive substances

The Guardian - US

Mounjaro is second obesity drug to be approved for use in England

Those with BMI of 35 and a comorbidity could be prescribed tirzepatide and Nice says it is more effective than Wegovy

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drugs are forcing changes to grocery store offerings

New food options targeting people taking drugs like Ozempic may change diets more broadly.

Axios

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Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

Exclusive: Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it

The Guardian - UK

Flavonoids Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Study Identifies Food With Maximum Benefits

Increasing the daily intake of flavonoid-rich foods by one serving could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 6%, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

A mother fed her diabetic daughter a diet of Mountain Dew and formula. Now she’s going to prison for her death

Tamara Banks, 41, was sentenced to at least nine years after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter

The Independent UK

Women advised to pair effective contraception with ‘skinny jabs’

Amid baby boom reports linked to drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, experts say it would be ‘wise’ to take extra precautions

The Guardian - UK

Lizzo reacts to South Park storyline on Ozempic: ‘I showed the world how to love yourself’

The singer expresses pride in episode in which her music is prescribed as an alternative to weight loss drugs

The Guardian - UK

27 People Share The Biggest Scams In History That Are Still Up To This Day

Financial scams are among the most common crimes. The post 27 People Share The Biggest Scams In History That Are Still Up To This Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Lizzo gratified by South Park name check

In the "End of Obesity" special, South Park residents want the latest semaglutides, but there's a cheaper option

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Study sheds more light on ability of cancer drug to lower blood sugar

The efficacy of a medication to prevent liver fat accumulation--a condition that frequently coexists with obesity and can result in dangerous fatty liver disease--has been further explored by researchers at the University of Oklahoma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Youth Prescriptions For Weight Loss Drugs Surge In US

Study shows a sharp rise in GLP-1 agonist prescriptions for young individuals, offering benefits and challenges.

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss jabs shouldn’t be quick-fix solution for governments, says expert

Obesity prevention is cheaper long-term option, says Cambridge professor, with focus on dietary advice and exercise plans

The Independent UK

Ozempic use among children and young adults soars by 600%

The report shows that the number of 12- to 25-year-olds using any GLP-1 drugs climbed by almost 600%

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The Independent UK

How to cut your risk of diabetes – as research reveals 39% rise in under 40s

How to stop ‘the silent killer’ before even more young people are diagnosed.

The Guardian - UK

Sharp rise in type 2 diabetes among people under 40 in UK

Diagnoses up 39% in six years, with condition fuelled by obesity, health inequalities and junk food, study finds

The Guardian - AU

Replicas of weight loss drugs like Ozempic to be banned in Australian crackdown

Mark Butler says pharmacies selling medication similar to brand-name weight loss drugs increases risk of safety problems

The Guardian - US

Ultra-processed US foods are ultra-bad for you. Here’s what to know

A growing number of grocery-store foods, from fruit-flavored yogurts to packaged bread, are being tied to health concerns

The Independent UK

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood

Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne are among the many stars using the weight-loss jab

The Hindu

May the force be well

1,347 police personnel died in 1,460 days due to various reasons, prompting strategies to improve mental and physical health.

The Independent UK

Early blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes ‘can lead to fewer deaths’

Researchers say their findings strengthen the case for identifying people with type 2 diabetes at the earliest opportunity.

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