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Tory MP reveals he used weight-loss injections to lose five stone

Sir Alec Shelbrooke said he has struggled with his weight throughout his life.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

The study was based on analysis of data from 2.4 million participants.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementia

Psychotic disorders also among conditions found less likely when people with diabetes took medications found in jabs

The Guardian - UK

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After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

The Guardian - UK

Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

The Independent UK

OPINION - A London hospital is prescribing weight-loss jobs, but this is why they're a bad use of precious NHS cash

So, how should we feel about the news that Guy’s hospital is one of the first in the country to prescribe weight-loss jabs on the NHS?

Evening Standard

That Extra Sausage May Harm Your Brain: Here's How Red And Processed Meats Affect Cognitive Health

Researchers now urge cutting back on red meat, particularly processed ones, to reduce the risk of memory issues and dementia.

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Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

The Independent UK

Is Obesity A Disease? Sometimes But Not Always, Experts Decide

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

International Business Times

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

The Independent UK

Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to do

The Guardian - UK

Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMI

Lancet commission’s report calls for global shake-up and suggests looking at measures such as waist-to-height ratios and ill-health symptoms

The Guardian - UK

People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts

Researchers have said there needs to be a more ‘nuanced’ way to measure obesity.

The Independent UK

Can you really eat carbs and still lose weight?

From freezing bread to cooling your pasta, there are ways to hack your diet and shift stubborn pounds while still eating all your favourite foods

Evening Standard

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66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?

The Independent UK

UK obesity rates ‘may start dropping significantly’ this year because of weight loss jabs

Country may have reached its peak for obesity levels, according to one of biggest online sellers of medications

Medical Daily

Doctor Shares A Rare Side Effect Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, Ways To Break A Stall

As more people turn to these weight loss solutions, it's important to understand not only how to use them effectively but also to stay alert to even the rare side effects that could arise.

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“It’s Madness”: Fans React To Stunning Weight Loss Transformations At The Golden Globes

"It's madness." Several stars were accused of using Ozempic after appearing “suspiciously gaunt” at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet. The post “It’s Madness”: Fans React To Stunning Weight Loss Transformations At The Golden Globes first appeared on Bored Panda.

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TV tonight: a heart-tugging new series inside a dog rehoming centre

Former Strictly star Pete Wicks volunteers at Basildon’s Dogs Trust. Plus: the most extraordinary Digging for Britain find yet. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

More kids are getting kidney stones, and doctors don’t know why

A rise in kidney stones has been especially noticeable among adolescent girls, experts say

The Independent UK

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost

Evening Standard

Celebrities who’ve used Ozempic: Oprah Winfrey, Kathy Bates, and more

Many famous faces are rumoured to have taken weight-loss drugs — but which have publicly spoken out about it?

The Guardian - UK

NHS delays may drive patients to buy unsafe weight-loss drugs, says top GP

People warned against buying illegal weight-loss medicines through beauty salons or fake pharmacy websites

Evening Standard

Long waiting lists for NHS weight loss services ‘driving unsafe buying of jabs’

A top GP has urged people to seek help before purchasing weight loss jabs online.

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50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss

There is a huge quality of life difference when you take care of yourself versus when you let yourself go. We’ve all felt it before. That's why these memes are so relatable. The post 50 Hilarious Memes That Capture The Frustrations Of Dieting And Weight Loss first appeared on Bored…

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