New research reveals who’s really taking weight loss jabs Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80 per cent are for women The Independent UK · Feb 18
Women and the middle classes dominate take-up of weight loss jabs Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80% are for women Evening Standard · Feb 18
Intermittent fasting offers no greater weight loss than standard diets, study finds A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice. Euronews · Feb 16
Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
Latest industry retreat from Nutri-Score highlights need for smarter food health approach In early February, a quiet but consequential signal emerged from Germany’s food sector, with new Foodwatch analysis revealing that 33 F&B companies have withdrawn the Nutri-Score label from all or part of their portfolios. From global brands like PepsiCo and Danone-owned Alpro to familiar local names such as Harry Brot,… inkl · Feb 13
Small Daily Habits That Can Add Years to Your Indoor Pet’s Life Indoor pets are very active and adventurer pets but it's also true that indoor pets most likely to live more happier , longer live on comparison to outdoor pets ,petting them insides also reduce chances of accident , diseases , predators or infections there are three simple and very effective… Times Pets · Feb 13
UAE schools ban sugary food, fizzy drinks: Lunchbox guidelines, snacks rules parents and students should know UAE schools are implementing strict bans on sugary snacks and fizzy drinks from 2026 to boost student well-being and academic performance. Routine lunchbox checks and prohibitions on unhealthy deliveries are now in place. This initiative aims to combat rising childhood obesity and improve concentration, fostering healthier habits for a brighter… The Times of India · Feb 12
Obesity is linked to 70% higher risk of infection and 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, study says People with obesity are at 70 percent higher risk of serious infections, with one in ten infectious disease deaths globally potentially linked to obesity, according to a new study. Euronews · Feb 11
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
Obesity driving one in six UK deaths from infection, new research reveals Globally obesity may have been a driving factor in 0.6 million out of 5.4 million deaths from infectious diseases in 2023 The Independent UK · Feb 9
Weight Watchers CEO: what the GLP-1 Super Bowl ads are missing Those ads don’t show what happens next. How do people sustain results over time? And what does a healthy, livable lifestyle look like? Fortune · Feb 9
Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic? Experts say dangerous sleep apnoea affects an estimated 8 million in the UK alone, and everything from evolution to obesity or even the climate crisis could be to blame The Guardian - UK · Feb 7
Eat real food: US Health Secretary Kennedy shares Mike Tyson’s Super Bowl message on obesity crisis In a dramatic black-and-white Super Bowl commercial that cut through the usual beer and soda blitz, boxing icon Mike Tyson delivered a deeply personal message about America’s eating habits. The Times of India · Feb 6
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now? GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. The Conversation · Feb 5
The Times of India · Feb 5 Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026 Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food products. This initiative, now mandatory for key categories, aims to combat rising obesity by simplifying nutritional information and promoting informed choices. Manufacturers are already reformulating products to achieve higher…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 PE funding and the true cost of obesity Letter: A call for a joined-up approach to tackling obesity from Prof Les Mayhew
The Independent UK · Feb 4 The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Rising obesity rates among pregnant women spark warning from doctors IN FULL
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
Times Pets · Feb 2 Can Proper Care Truly Extend the Lifespan of Short Lived Dog Breeds? For dogs, especially those breeds with shorter lifespans, nutrition is the key to longevity. Feeding breed specific, high quality diets tailored to factors like size, age, and activity level helps maintain an ideal body weight, preventing obesity which strains joints, heart, and organs. These diets emphasize balanced nutrients, including omega…
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says it'll build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments
Times Pets · Jan 28 The Reasons Behind Indoor Pets' Obesity and Solutions Pets these days can reflect some of the most common and preventable health issues, and one of the most common among them is obesity. Pet parents must understand that if their furry companion is becoming or looking older than usual and gaining excess weight, it can affect their quality of…
Euronews · Jan 28 Countries worldwide must clean up school food as child obesity rises at alarming rate, WHO urges With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Government row breaks out over plan to cut spending for PE in England’s schools Proposed cuts by DHSC and DfE came despite concerns about inactivity among children contributing to obesity
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