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No screens at meals and insect food: four fresh findings about obesity

The European Congress on Obesity conference in Venice also hears about how financial incentives could help men lose weight

The Guardian - UK

General, central obesities linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer

While researchers have known that obese individuals have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, a new study reports evidence not all obese people are at equal risk. Instead, the risk seems to be higher for those who are “generally obese” and those who are “tall and centrally obese”.

The Hindu

UK free school meal allowances too low for healthy lunches, study finds

Researchers also find lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in schools and say portion sizes sometimes not enough

The Guardian - UK

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NHS Is Paying Obese Men £400 To Lose Weight and Texting Them to 'Avoid the Kebab Shop'

Cash for weight loss? UK experts say it could save NHS money on diabetes and heart disease, but mental health risks of obesity add complexity.

International Business Times UK

Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds

Men with obesity offered incentives and sent healthy-eating tips in Game of Stones trial found to have lost most weight

The Guardian - UK

Young children with persistent severe obesity could have half average life expectancy, study finds

Research finds four-year-old boy who remains severely obese into adulthood has life expectancy of 39

The Guardian - UK

Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?

Studies show active ingredient semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart attack, improve fertility and help treat diabetes

The Guardian - UK

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Source Of Sugar Matters More Than Amount For Childhood Obesity: Study

Children who get more sugar from sweet snacks, confectioneries, sweetened milk, and yogurt drinks, have a higher risk of gaining weight, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

Smokers Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking: Here's Why

The study found that smokers tend to eat less and stick to unhealthy eating habits compared to nonsmokers.

Medical Daily

Overweight people more likely to take sick leave, European study finds

Economic impact laid bare by findings has implications for UK where about two-thirds of people are overweight or obese

The Guardian - UK

If a chronic health condition is making you feel guilty for not being ‘perfect’, try some self-compassion

Ask yourself how you would respond if your best friend were in the same situation. You wouldn’t think any worse of her, would you?

The Guardian - AU

Survey Reveals High Demand For GLP-1 Drugs In US

Learn about the prevalence and usage of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro in the US, including concerns over affordability and supply shortages.

Top News

Avocado Consumption Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk In Women

Study suggests avocado consumption may lower diabetes risk in women. Avocados are rich in nutrients but not a standalone solution for diabetes prevention.

Al Jazeera

What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?

Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.

The Guardian - US

Does the American Diabetes Association work for patients or companies? A lawsuit dared to ask

The ADA just settled an explosive legal case accusing the organization of betraying people with diabetes

The Guardian - UK

Magic Pill by Johann Hari review – weighing in

There is a useful book to be written about the rise of anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, but this flawed account is not it

The Guardian - UK

Insulin shortages ‘causing stress and anxiety’ for UK diabetes patients

Exclusive: ‘Distressing’ scarcity sowing uncertainty among 400,000 with type 1 diabetes, experts warn

The Hindu

Courting action: On FMCG marketing, advertising

FMCG marketing should be subject to prompt enforcement and timely action

The Guardian - UK

Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’, says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

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