London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis The policy would ban adverts for unhealthy products linked to obesity and diabetes Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025
Weight-loss jabs could soon be among most commonly used NHS drugs, top doctor says Patients may eventually access weight-loss jabs at pharmacies in a drive to ‘turn the tide’ on rising obesity, Professor Sir Stephen Powis says The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Weight loss jabs could be transformative, says outgoing NHS England official An estimated 1.5 million people are taking weight loss jabs in the UK. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Thousands to benefit as weight loss drug Mounjaro approved for new use Australia and the United States have both approved the drug for the treatment of sleep apnoea The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work? Last week, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to treat sleep apnoea, a condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
People's mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why. Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery. LiveScience · Jun 10, 2025
Weight-loss drugs were said to be a game changer. Turns out the benefit might be thinner than thought Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic said discontinuation of the drugs comes with reduced weight loss The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than thought, study finds Controversial additive may be in as many as 11,000 US products and could lead to diabetes and obesity The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025
The slimming shot: What price are you willing to pay for a dream body? How weight loss demand is draining Europe’s diabetes drug supply, as countries adopt varying speeds of approach to medicinal approval for dual purposes. Euronews · Jun 4, 2025
Wegovy use spikes among teens as doctors grapple with obesity crisis New data indicates that American teenagers are increasingly using the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as confidence in its use for young people with obesity grows among families and doctors. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
Before-And-After Photos Of Woman, 53, Go Viral After She Transforms Into Bodybuilding Champion A 53-year-old from Brazil shocks social media with jaw-dropping transformation photos and inspirational messages to her thousands of fans Bored Panda · Jun 2, 2025
Eli Lilly vs. Novo Nordisk: Which Stock Is the Winner of the Weight-Loss Drug Boom? Both companies have established a solid presence in the weight-loss drug market, but only one of them can lead. Barchart · Jun 1, 2025
Obese patients denied knee and hip replacements to slash NHS costs Former health minister James Bethell calls on the government to do more to tackle the obesity crisis and end ‘misery for millions’ The Independent UK · May 31, 2025
How Making GLP-1s Available Over the Counter Can Unlock Their Full Potential Drugs like Ozempic might not only address obesity but also alcoholism, smoking, and drug addiction. Reason · May 31, 2025
Plunged in Debt · May 30, 2025 ‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ & More: What is the Obsession Behind Reality Shows Following the Morbidly Obese? Reality television has long captivated audiences by providing glimpses into lives vastly different from our own. Among the myriad of reality TV genres, shows focusing on morbidly obese individuals, such as 1000-Lb. Sisters and My 600-Lb. Life, has garnered significant attention. These programs delve into the daily struggles, health challenges,…
International Business Times UK · May 30, 2025 New Study Reveals Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Linked Cancers A recent study reveals that weight-loss medications such as Ozempic may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, including colorectal and breast cancer. Experts emphasise the importance of further research to confirm these promising findings.
PetsRadar · May 28, 2025 Obesity in dogs: Vet’s guide to signs, risks, and treatment How to spot the signs and reduce the risks of this serious but preventable condition
Evening Standard · May 26, 2025 Thousands tackle diabetes risk using NHS scheme of exercise and healthy eating The Healthier You Programme aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through personalised support.
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025 Takeaways facing portion size limits under council pilot scheme in obesity clampdown A COUNCIL could soon order takeaways and fast-food restaurants to cut down on the portion sizes of food they offer in an attempt to tackle obesity…
The Independent UK · May 24, 2025 Some Africans have seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them The contrast highlights Kenya’s growing inequality and the popularity of fast and processed foods
LiveScience · May 23, 2025 Can weight loss drugs help you drink less alcohol? There is growing evidence that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs might help people drink less alcohol, but more research is needed.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025 WeightWatchers scraps business model to team up with anti-obesity drugs provider Brand shifts away from dieting towards weight-loss injections after filing for bankruptcy in the US
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds Health of adolescents worldwide has reached a ‘tipping point’, authors of Lancet commission analysis warn
The Conversation · May 20, 2025 Is this bad for my health? Kenyan study tests three types of warning labels on food Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting immense strain on already over-stretched public health systems. These conditions are often driven by high intake of sugars, salts and unhealthy fats. So it’s more critical than ever for consumers to understand what’s in…
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Weight loss jabs sent through the post ‘could help 15 million people and boost economic growth’ Obesity costs society about £98 billion a year, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) says