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Weight loss jab could help thousands of people struggling with obesity

The Wegovy drug has been approved for use in the NHS already but under current plans, only a select number of people would gain access to it. The new two-year trial aims to make it available to tens of thousands more people.

Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023

Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

NHS patients struggling with obesity could get weight loss jab

The jab will be rolled out to thousands of people in a two year trial costing £40m

Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023

Fire crews in England deal with obesity callouts every four hours

Health experts criticise government policy failures after firefighters help move people 2,319 times in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023

Being a morning person benefits your brain and body. 5 ways to become one—even if you're a night owl

Being an early riser is associated with improved mental health and life satisfaction and a decreased risk of diabetes and obesity.

Fortune · Jun 2, 2023

Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among US teens

A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

LiveScience · May 31, 2023

Brown fat breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments, study suggests

Research is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein that allows good fat to burn off calories as heat.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Study finds how obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life

Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 31, 2023

Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here's what we know about slow and fast weight loss

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

The Conversation · May 29, 2023