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Eating Only Two Meals a Day Changes Your Metabolism, Here Is What Happens Over Time

Your Hunger Hormones Shift FirstWithin the first week of eating only two meals a day, ghrelin, the hormone that triggers hunger, begins to recalibrate its peak times. Instead of spiking at your old breakfast hour, it gradually aligns with your new first meal window. A 2019 study published in Obesity…

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Wegovy pill? No thanks – I wouldn’t take it if you paid me

COMMENT: Needle-free weight loss has arrived in the UK, prompting a surge of interest from pharmacy customers. But after taking injectable weight-loss medication for 18 months, Charlotte Cripps says she has no desire to switch to the tablets

The Independent UK

What Intermittent Fasting Does to Your Body in 30 Days: 8 Changes Worth Knowing

1. Your insulin levels drop, and stay lowerWithin the first few days of intermittent fasting, blood insulin levels fall. This matters because chronically elevated insulin, common in people eating three meals plus snacks across a 14-to-16-hour window, blocks fat burning and drives fat storage. A 2019 study published in Cell…

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‘A new consumer’: how weight-loss drugs are shaking up clothes shopping

As they slim down, UK and US users of GLP-1 jabs and pills are changing their spending habits – and their wardrobes

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New Study Finds Intermittent Fasting Produces Similar Weight Loss to Calorie Counting

An Adelaide University study found intermittent fasting produces similar weight loss to calorie counting, but with less psychological burden — key for those who struggle to adhere to diets.

Medical Daily

After Firing Back At Body‑Shamers, Kelly Osbourne’s Dramatic Transformation Remains A Point Of Fierce Debate

“She looks 60 years old,” a netizen said.

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WHO Issues Urgent Warning as Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050

Almost everyone knows someone whose life has been changed by cancer. It could be a parent, a friend, a neighbour, or even someone you've never met but admired. That's what makes the World Health Organization's latest warning feel so personal. According to new projections, the number of people diagnosed with…

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Watch as burglars caught stealing £1m of Mounjaro weight loss drug

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A Shot Every Two Weeks Instead of Weekly: New GLP-1 Drug Shows Strong Trial Results

A new biweekly GLP-1 drug called bofanglutide showed strong blood sugar and weight loss results in a Phase 2b trial. Monthly injectables and oral pills are also in the pipeline.

Medical Daily

Mounjaro burglars caught stealing £1m of weight loss drug from warehouse

A trio of burglars were caught stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro from a St Albans warehouse.

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs found to ‘not improve quality of life’

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Obesity drugs bring weight loss but not better quality of life, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

Euronews

Saccharine is a body horror film for the Ozempic era

The Australian supernatural body horror film Saccharine is truly horror for the Ozempic era – a time when emaciation is praised, inclusive messages about body positivity have been silenced, and weight loss is framed as virtuous, no matter the physical or psychological cost.

The Conversation

Study finds most weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Mounjaro ‘do not improve quality of life’

Wegovy pills found to have less positive impact on heart health than injectable counterparts

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Burglars jailed after stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drug from warehouse

The defendants left and then came back for more boxes less than two hours later

Medical Daily

About 10% of Americans Have Genes That May Make GLP-1 Drugs Less Effective: What You Should Know

Stanford found PAM gene variants in ~10% of people reduce GLP-1 drug effectiveness. Here's why some Ozempic non-responders have a biology-based explanation — not a compliance problem.

The Independent UK

America gets supersized as obesity rates spike in both children and adults

Rising obesity rates have been tied to a more sedentary lifestyle and ultraprocessed diet

International Business Times UK

Adele's 'Unrecognisable' New Look at F1 Grand Prix Goes Beyond 100lb Weight Loss, Cosmetic Experts Claim

Adele's appearance at the British Grand Prix revived speculation about her 100-pound transformation, with critics suggesting cosmetic procedures. She maintains it was due to rigorous fitness and managing anxiety.

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Plastic Surgeon Intervenes After Adele’s Appearance At Rare Public Outing Turns Into Viral Discussion

“That’s not aging. That’s terrible medical decisions,” the internet said after Adele attended the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

The Economic Times

What is cyclosporiasis? Growing cyclosporiasis in US outbreak raises concerns in Michigan and Pennsylvania as hundreds fall ill; how long it lasts, how it spreads and the symptoms linked to the Cyclospora parasite

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Health officials are monitoring a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across multiple US states. Hundreds of infections have been reported, prompting widespread concern among Americans. This parasitic intestinal illness is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue which can last weeks.…

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5 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips That Actually Last

Losing weight isn't always the hardest par keeping it off is. Many people follow strict diets, lose several kilos, celebrate their progress, and then slowly watch the weight return. It's frustrating, discouraging, and often leaves them believing they simply don't have enough willpower. But what if the problem isn't you?…

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A New FDA-Approved Oral Weight Loss Pill Requires No Fasting: What Makes Foundayo Different from Other GLP-1 Drugs

FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron) on April 1, 2026 — the only oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss you can take any time of day without fasting. Average weight loss: 12.4%. Here's the breakdown.

The Independent UK

Country music star shares new look after 70lb weight loss journey

The singer said he has lost the weight by drinking less and monitoring what he eats

MarketBeat

As Employers Drop Obesity Drug Coverage, Hims & Hers Could Be the Winner

Hims & Hers Health shares have surged 45% in 30 days on GLP-1 coverage shifts, but overbought technicals, a Hold rating, and rising short interest suggest a pullback may be near.

International Business Times UK

Wegovy Weight Loss Pill Launches in UK: Who Can Get It and How Much Does It Cost?

Wegovy weight-loss tablets, containing semaglutide, are now available privately in UK pharmacies. They offer an alternative to injections, requiring a prescription and medical consultation.

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