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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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Novo Nordisk faces stock market bloodbath after drug trial disappoints

Shares in Novo Nordisk plunged 20% on Friday.

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Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity

One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and some cancers.

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FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market

The federal government is phasing out off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes

The Independent UK

Ex-Husband Feeds Daughter Junk Food, Is Fuming Wife Wants To Send Her To “Fat Camp”

Mom faces criticism from her ex after enrolling their daughter in a soccer camp, with accusations of it being a “fat camp. The post Ex-Husband Feeds Daughter Junk Food, Is Fuming Wife Wants To Send Her To “Fat Camp” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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One in four babies in England delivered by caesarean section, NHS data shows

Increase due to a growing number of complex births caused by rising obesity rates and women having children later in life

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4 possible modern-day factors behind infertility

Obesity is one of the main drivers, say experts. Still, it’s not clear that infertility is on the rise.

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Obesity, body mass decrease in the U.S. for the first time in over a decade

The most notable drop was seen across the southern states, physicians say

The Independent UK

Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

The Conversation

Mystery surrounds why bowel cancer in young people is rising so sharply in England

Experts believe ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role in the increase in bowel cancer

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

Expert groups quoted in a report suggest solutions including an ‘excess profits’ tax on products with a high sugar and salt content

The Independent UK

Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds

Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role.

The Independent UK

2 'Strong Buy' Biotech Stocks With 120% or More Upside Potential

With the growing demand for cutting-edge therapies reshaping the healthcare landscape, here are two “Strong Buy”-rated biotech stocks with significant potential upside.

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Life expectancy in U.S. could stall by 2050 because America is getting too fat, physicians warn

Rising rates of obesity and drug use deaths are forecast to contribute to future life expectancy

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WATCH: Vince Papale talks tackling obesity, ROCKY-Run, and Eagles Super Bowl hopes

Vince Papale sat down with The Eagles Wire to talk about how he tackled obesity, his beautiful wife Janet Kent, his talented son and UFL receiver Vinny Papale, and whether Nick Sirianni's team has what it takes to win a Super Bowl.

Fortune

Is Zepbound or Wegovy better for weight loss? New clinical trial reveals which medication sheds more pounds

Amid the war on obesity, a clear winner has emerged in a battle between two weight-loss injectables.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss meds go head-to-head in new study. One was significantly more effective, drugmaker says

In the first head-to-head test, people using Eli Lilly’s Zepbound lost just over 50 pounds while those using competitor Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy shed more than 33 pounds

Evening Standard

Sugary porridge and crumpets among food products in anti-obesity advertising ban

The ban, which will come into effect in October 2025, will mean ‘unhealthy’ products cannot be advertised before the watershed.

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Porridge and crumpets among list of breakfast foods in anti-obesity ban

The ban will come into effect in October 2025 and includes croissants and protein bars

Evening Standard

Junk food ad ban ‘will prevent an estimated 20,000 cases of childhood obesity’

The Government confirmed the laying of secondary legislation for the ban on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Junk food advert ban ‘will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity’

The ban will come into force next October

Evening Standard

Jamie Oliver launches campaign to target child obesity at London primary schools

Fortune

France's proposed new sugar tax could transform the biggest food companies—will the consumer pay the price?

In the fight against obesity and the need to raise revenue for a seriously impoverished economy, one policy idea is to tax these sugary, highly processed products.

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Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

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Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds

Most people who lose weight through dieting will see it creep back up, leading to a cycle of "yo-yo dieting" that's hard on the body. A new study suggests fat cells keep a memory of previous weight gain, which may help to explain why this happens.

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