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New tool can identify children who are likely to become obese in adulthood

It is hoped the discovery could one day lead to targeted help for youngsters at highest risk.

Evening Standard

Major UK supermarket launches £129-a-month weight loss jab club

The move has attracted criticism online, with shoppers accusing the chain of ‘hypocrisy’

Evening Standard

Obesity fuelling UK’s sleep problems as apnoea cases soar by 214% in decade

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder that causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep

The Independent UK

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Corn Syrup Vs Cane Sugar: Why Trump Wants To Replace The Coca-Cola Ingredient

American Coca-Cola uses high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten its drinks but that's all about to change, according to Trump.

International Business Times UK

Being a couch potato has long been blamed for obesity - a new study has found the real cause

The study found that people in developed nations who are more sedentary burn similar amounts of calories to people in less-developed nations who often have very active lifestyles.

The Independent UK

Hidden health benefits from weight-loss shots revealed

The study saw experts from Taiwan examine data on 60,000 people from around the world

The Independent UK

Weight loss jabs linked to lower dementia and stroke risk

A study assessed the drugs in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Evening Standard

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Thousands of Women Are Reporting Excessive Hair Loss on Ozempic—Here’s What’s Going On

A doctor weighs in

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CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data

A new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 5

The Independent UK

Prediabetes in teens is rising as heart disease and stroke diagnoses jump as well: CDC

Prediabetes raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke

The Independent UK

Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes

Mattel has introduced its first Barbie doll with representing someone with Type 1 diabetes

The Independent UK

Rhythm Pharma Surges To Record High On 'Impressive' Results In Obesity

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals shares surged to a record high Wednesday on promising results for a drug that could treat a rare form of obesity.

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Why Mattel Created a Type 1 Diabetes Barbie Doll: A Focus On The Growing Health Crisis Among Young Girls

Barbie now reflects real-life conditions. Mattel releases a Type 1 diabetes doll amid rising cases among UK girls and calls for inclusive representation.

International Business Times UK

Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) called on the government to tackle the nation’s ‘broken food system’

The Independent UK

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Barbie Launches First-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Doll, Honors Latina Fitness Star Robin Arzón

Mattel has unveiled the first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, joining its Barbie Fashionistas line in a groundbreaking move toward better representation for children managing chronic health conditions.

The Independent UK

US children much more likely to die than in similar countries, study finds

The health of U.S. children has significantly deteriorated over the past 17 years, according to a new study

The Independent UK

Mother of two becomes first UK patient to receive ‘groundbreaking’ new diabetes drug

New drug offers future hope that people with type 1 diabetes will not need to take insulin

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss jabs helped us when all else failed

Letters: Rebecca Nottingham says healthcare for those struggling with obesity is abysmal, while Andy Taylor says Mounjaro has been revoluntionary for him. Plus a letter from Michael E Corby

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The Independent UK

Obesity drug prices are dropping, but getting a steady supply remains a challenge

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging

The Independent UK

Waste of time and money in hospitals makes you want to cry, NHS England chief says

It is a ‘stain on our country’ that the poorest receive some of the worst care, Dr Penny Dash says

Evening Standard

OPINION - A 'fat free' Britain by 2035? Slim chance of that

It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radical plan – to make Britain “fat free” by 2035.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs on NHS may be rolled out ‘in high streets and shopping centres’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said half his colleagues are taking weight-loss jabs.

The Independent UK

Restaurants could be forced to report customer calorie counts to help combat obesity

Hospitality bosses claimed they were ‘totally blindsided’ by the plans and said they would lead to increased costs

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting: ‘half my colleagues’ in Commons using weight loss drugs

Health secretary says the drugs are the ‘talk of the House of Commons tea rooms’ as he vows to widen access to jabs

Evening Standard

Free weight loss jabs to be easier to get on NHS under 10-year health plan, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting said the so called ‘fat jabs’ should be available according to need, not the ability to pay

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