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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 Independent UK

‘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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

Groundbreaking comparative study reveals best treatment for diabetes

Findings point to a paradigm shift in diabetes care, scientists say

The Independent UK

Children to receive type 1 diabetes screening on NHS after landmark study

Experts said that the finding could lead to a “step change” in the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed and treated

The Independent UK

Don’t rely on BMI alone when diagnosing eating disorders in children, says NHS England

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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