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“We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover

"We're in the Ozempic era," says plus-size supermodel Hunter McGrady, the new cover woman for 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The post “We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Cancer rates rise for Gen X, Millenials

Cancer rates in Millennials and Gen X have risen sharply along with obesity rates

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How Eli Lilly went from pharmaceutical slowpoke to $791 billion juggernaut

Tirzepatide, a drug for diabetes and obesity, has sent the 148-year-old pharma giant on a wild ride. It’s now the ninth most valuable company in the world.

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Why school anti-obesity policies failed

Evidence has grown that school BMI screenings aren’t helpful and can even be harmful. Why do they persist?

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Why young people are getting this ‘old’ heart condition

Are you in your late thirties, feeling faint and wondering why you have an erratic heartbeat? You might want to get it checked out. For, atrial fibrillation or A-Fib disease — an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm — which was usually found in patients who are 65 years…

The Times of India

Study Links Fat Cell Size To Future Weight Changes‌ Fat Cell Size: A Predictor Of Long-Term Weight Changes ‌

Research suggests large fat cells predict weight loss, while small fat cells may lead to weight gain over time.‌ New insights into how fat cell size influences weight dynamics in a study presented to the European Congress on Obesity. ‌

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I’m an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They’re no fad

Most diseases can’t be treated solely with lifestyle intervention, and obesity is no exception.

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Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight

“BMI doesn't tell you what I can do, what I do on the field, how much muscle I have,” Ilona Maher said. The post Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight first appeared on Bored Panda.

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1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold

Pfizer's stock shows signs of a potential rebound, buoyed by recent pipeline successes in hemophilia and obesity treatments, an attractive 5% dividend yield, and a rock-bottom valuation. This makes it an appealing dividend stock for value and income investors as the drug giant prepares to report earnings.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Health Concerns

Recent reports reveal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health issues due to obesity, raising concerns about succession.

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North Korean officials looking for medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and suffers obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes

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Swiss pharma giant Roche is ‘fast-tracking’ development of an experimental Wegovy challenger pill for weight loss

Roche is working on bringing its weight-loss medications to patients "faster than anticipated,” making it yet another contender in the weight-loss drug market.

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Obesity Raises Hospitalizations From Dengue In Children: Study

Researchers have uncovered a significant link between obesity in children and increased likelihood of hospitalization due to dengue in a large-scale study.

Medical Daily

Diabetes and obesity can damage liver

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide, but many people are unaware of the connection to diabetes

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Study assesses therapeutic strategies for severe obesity in adolescents

According to a study, adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weight-loss jab to be used to prevent other health problems

Some 17,600 people took part in the trial and were either prescribed Wegovy or a dummy drug

The Conversation

Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but few people know their risk of developing liver disease

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.

Medical Daily

Obesity Affects Sperm Count: Study Uncovers Brain Mechanism Behind Fertility Decline

The researchers discovered in a mice study that obesity causes chronic changes in the brain, which affects sperm count.

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UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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The 5 biggest weight loss myths that ‘need to die,’ according to an obesity doctor

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you may have experienced one of these popular pitfalls.

The Guardian - UK

Obesity surgery to butt lifts: UK concern over unregulated plastic surgery expo

Exclusive: As a London event promotes surgical tourism packages, experts call for advertising controls

The Times of India

What happens to your body and mind when you work 10 hours daily without off?

Whether you're a newbie eager to invest more hours in your job or a workaholic who gets a high from working long hours every day, spending 10 hours at work can impact your physical and mental health in various ways. Longer hours could involve prolonged sitting, which could cause posture-related…

The Conversation

The chaos of choice: how do people pick their food products?

Every family needs groceries, and most people regularly venture to the supermarket to gather supplies. If researchers can help shoppers make healthier choices, we can improve the obesity problem in a simple yet effective way. But until recently, nobody really understood what motivated people to choose certain products – we…

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Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

The Conversation

Guide to the classics: On The Art of Physical Exercise, a 16th century account of ancient sports and workouts

According to the World Obesity Atlas, 42% of the global population will be overweight or obese in 2025. Lack of physical activity is one of the primary causes. Experts regard this as a serious health problem and in Greco-Roman times, too, doctors thought being overweight was bad for one’s health.

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