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Friday briefing: Are appetite-suppressing drugs really a fast track to weight loss?

In today’s newsletter: Semaglutide has won endorsements from celebrities and expert drugs advisers and has gone viral on TikTok. But don’t expect a quick fix

The Guardian - UK

New obesity jab that sparked diabetes row in US could get NHS green light

Tirzepatide is currently approved by regulators for type 2 diabetes – but may soon also be approved for obesity

The Independent UK

Is it time for a sugar renaissance?

"[What] do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons?"

Salon

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All you need to know about weight-loss drug Wegovy and Ozempic tipped to treat dementia

Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors

Wales Online

Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it. One of the avenues being explored is the new weight-loss jab, Wegovy.

The Conversation

WHO says artificial sweeteners are no good for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

Some artificial sweeteners are synthetic, others are extracted from foods such as monk fruit and the stevia plant.

The New Daily

Scots mum lost short-term memory after surgery for brain tumour she thought was headache

Gillian Wilson, 53, has suffered the loss of her short-term memory and developed two types of diabetes following surgery in 2010.

Daily Record

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The WHO says we shouldn't bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases” such as diabetes and heart disease.

The Conversation

€23k raised for Donegal boy, 7, after untimely death of dad aged 37

Gerry died suddenly at the age of just 37, following lifelong complications with diabetes, his heartbroken family have said

Irish Mirror

Renfrew dad's life-saving advice to parents as baby sons struggle to settle with very wet nappies

Steven Pollock took his children to doctors after he noticed issues with his son Ryan when he was just an infant and his youngest child started to show similar signs when he was a baby

Glasgow Live

Ideal blood pressure isn’t age+100, says doctor

Hypertension among young and middle-aged people is a growing health concern in Andhra Pradesh as more people are getting diagnosed with elevated blood pressure which could lead to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

The Hindu

Warning as feeling thirsty could be 'red flag' symptom of killer disease

Polydipsia, otherwise known as excessive thirst, can cause someone to have an overwhelming need for water, feel dizzy or have a very dry mouth - and could be a sign of something worse

Daily Mirror

Patients diagnosed under doorstep MTM scheme must visit healthcare centre every two months: officials

The Tamil Nadu government’s flagship scheme Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) may be drawn up on a door-to-door screening model for early detection and treatment of non communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but health officials have now raised a key necessity that needs to be put in place, to…

The Hindu

Artificial sweeteners do not help you lose weight, WHO warns

Consumption of free sugars is linked to rising obesity and increased cases of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and tooth decay

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Wales Online

Five strong tastes that could be a sign of serious medical conditions

Sudden strong tastes that last for days could signify illnesses from kidney disease and diabetes to gall bladder problems

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Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on

Children who need growth hormone to achieve their full stature are having trouble getting the medicine. A shortage has stretched months longer than expected and could last the rest of the year.

The Guardian - UK

Replacing sugar with sweeteners does not affect weight control in long term, WHO says

Long-term use of substances such as aspartame could raise risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, analysis finds

Daily Mirror

Coffee could help you lose weight and cut diabetes risk

Researchers at Imperial College have discovered higher blood caffeine levels are linked to lower body weight and a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

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The Independent UK

WHO issues warning over using sweeteners for weight control

Consumption of free sugars is linked to rising obesity and increased cases of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and tooth decay

Daily Mirror

Diabetes: Five unusual tastes in your mouth could signal ‘silent killer’

Pharmacist Abbas Kanani has highlighted five tastes in your mouth that crop up 'suddenly' could signal underlying health problems, including diabetes

Wales Online

World Health Organisation tells everyone to avoid sweeteners in new warning

Limited exceptions include people with diabetes and sweeteners in hygiene products

Inverse

Pregnant Dogs and Women Have One Surprising Thing in Common

New research identifies similarities in key metabolites — like glucose and fatty acids — among pregnant women and dogs.

The Independent UK

Margaret Shepherd: Devon nurse wins $250,000 award for work improving diabetes care

‘I was the first diabetes specialist nurse looking at rare genetic forms of diabetes to ensure the correct diagnosis’

The Independent UK

Devon nurse wins £250,000 global prize for work improving diabetes care

Margaret Shepherd, from Exeter, said she was left ‘shaking’ after winning the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023.

Daily Record

People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.

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