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England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide).

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3 Pharmaceutical Stocks Betting Big on Weight Loss Drugs

Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists; they create a $100 billion market opportunity. With plenty up for grabs, pharmaceutical giants like Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Novo Nordisk (NVO), and Amgen (AMGN) are betting big on next-generation weight loss treatments to dominate this booming market. Keeping reading.

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As PM Modi starts anti-obesity campaign, doctor shares foods that can lead to weight gain

Many people do not realize the importance of a healthy diet in their weight loss journey until they encounter a few roadblocks. A healthy diet plays a big role in maintaining the weight along with keeping key parameters of the body like insulin, blood sugar level, obesity and other in…

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Supplies of high-demand obesity drugs are improving – but they’re not easier to get

‘There are a lot of people right now who want access to the medication and can’t get it’

The Independent UK

Mohanlal, Shreya Ghoshal, other influential figures join PM Modi's call to combat obesity with reduced oil consumption

In his latest effort to tackle rising health concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nationwide movement to combat obesity and promote healthier eating habits Read further on Dynamite News:

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Obesity is the root cause of many diseases: PM Narendra Modi nominates 10 celebs to spread awareness

As obesity remains a critical health issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong pitch in his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast.

The Times of India

Rise of heart disease among young Indians a wake-up call for change, say experts at TOI Medithon Part-4

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting individuals at an increasingly younger age. Factors like poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, and diabetes contribute significantly to cardiovascular issues. In India, genetic predisposition makes people more vulnerable, making early awareness crucial.

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Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says

Federal regulators say shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy have been resolved, as supplies of popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve

The Independent UK

Researchers discover the brain cells that regulate eating

The neurons identified by the Columbia scientists, a new element of these circuits, are located in the brainstem, the oldest part of the vertebrate brain. Their discovery could lead to new treatments for obesity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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“Anant has fought obesity throughout his life…” Nita Ambani’s emotional speech about son's struggle with health

Nita Ambani recently took to the stage at the Harvard India Conference and shared a deeply personal and emotional story about her youngest son, Anant Ambani. She reflected on his struggles with health, particularly his lifelong battle with obesity, and the transformation he underwent.

The Times of India

Medical tourism ‘special offers’ spark warning from experts

Experts have weighed in as long waiting lists for care are sending more people overseas for help

The Independent UK

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers

Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise

The Guardian - UK

Patients urged to be cautious of surgical tourism special offers

Experts have published new guidance on best practice for travelling abroad for care.

Evening Standard

Nita Ambani opens up on how Anant Ambani's confidence overshadowed his obesity struggle during the lavish wedding

Anant Ambani's lavish wedding had gained global attention last year, when he tied the knot with Radhika Merchant. Anant, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani has always been at the centre of attention for several reasons: his love for animals, his bond with his parents, and also…

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The Independent UK

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol

The Times of India

Join the fight against heart disease with TOI: Be a part of Medithon Part - 4 Amazing Heart, Amazing Life

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with cases rising at an alarming rate due to unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and poor dietary habits. Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity significantly contribute to cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, even…

The Guardian - UK

Health insurer Vitality is first to offer UK members weight-loss jabs

Company will give up to 20% off treatments such as Wegovy and Mounjaro through private cover

Fortune

Patients call out fat-shaming doctors for hurting their health: ‘I always go in with my guard up’

Weight bias is pervasive in medical settings, say experts.

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Cervical cancer and lifestyle diseases: Understanding the impact of obesity, smoking

Being only 38-years-old, Mohit could not believe that he had developed colorectal cancer. Including him, many of them tend to ignore what they consider are mere ailments like passing bright red bowels due to piles. This misjudgment combined with the fact that he led a very active life put him…

The Independent UK

Diabetes and obesity drugs fuel Eli Lilly profit in the final quarter of 2024

Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and obesity treatments, and the drugmaker debuted a mostly better-than-expected 2025 forecast

The Guardian - UK

McDonald’s accused of tough tactics in fights with councils over new branches

Critics say firm uses ‘playbook’ of questionable arguments to get its way in appeals against planning refusals

MarketBeat

Earnings Miss? Amgen’s Dividend Still a Bright Spot

AMGN stock is down over 1% despite beating revenue and earnings estimates; investors are selling the news on the company’s latest obesity drug and weak guidance

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk confident despite Trump tariff risk as sales of weight-loss jab soar

Europe’s biggest firm, whose sales of Wegovy almost doubled, feels it can ‘meet demands’ of US administration

The Independent UK

Wegovy: sales of weight loss injection more than double

The company said more than 45 million people were now ‘benefitting from our treatments’

Evening Standard

Wegovy obesity drug sales more than double but set to slow

Sales of Wegovy, a prescription weight loss injection, surged to 19.9 billion Danish kroner (£2.2 billion) in the fourth quarter of last year.

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