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Weight gain as adult increases cancer risk by up to five times, research shows

Swedish study of 600,000 patients between 17 and 60 years old suggests there is no safe age to get heavier

The Guardian - UK

The Mona Lisa likely ‘put on weight in pregnancy’ – why it could change doctors’ views on obesity

Learning about art history could help counter stigma around being overweight

The Independent UK

Art history ‘could help medics be less judgmental when it comes to obesity’

Obesity was viewed as a sign of wealth for centuries, and future art may depict gaunt faces caused by rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs.

Evening Standard

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How UK obesity rates compare to other high-income western nations

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The Independent UK

Experts reveal the good and bad news about Britain’s obesity rates – and the role weight loss jabs will have

The UK remains mostly in the top 10 countries among high-income western nations for obesity rates, researchers said

The Independent UK

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk A/S Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by rapid uptake of its newly launched Wegovy pill in the U.S., continued expansion of its obesity franchise and a series of pipeline and regulatory milestones, even as adjusted sales declined because of lower realized prices. Chi

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Lift safety warning as its claimed capacity limits ‘have not risen with obesity’

Average weight of men and women has increased since the mid 1970s, sparking lift safety concerns

The Independent UK

Daily pill can help people maintain weight loss after they come off jabs, trial shows

Data shows orforglipron could in future avoid need to take other long-term medications for diseases associated with obesity

The Guardian - UK

Capacity of lifts not kept up with UK obesity levels, study shows

Research on weight limits of elevators made in UK and Europe 1972-2004 raises concerns over safety and equity

The Guardian - UK

Children as young as four sent to NHS weight loss clinics

More than 400 children aged four or younger were referred to the clinic which accepts patients with a BMI above the 99.6 percentile

The Independent UK

How your cortisol levels are affecting your weight gain – and what you can do about it

HEALTH IN FOCUS: Research suggests long, stressful days at work could be linked to higher obesity rates, with bad work-life balance cited as a contributing factor. Harry Bullmore looks at the stress hormone to find out the truth

The Independent UK

More than 6,000 children treated at obesity clinics in England, figures show

Hundreds of four-year-olds among ‘extremely overweight’ patients at 39 specialist centres since 2021

The Guardian - UK

Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity

Eli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The campaign aimed to reframe obesity as a chronic disease. It featured various media without naming specific products. Lilly cited regulatory uncertainty and conflicting guidance. The regulator's advisory prohibited indirect promotion…

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MBX Biosciences Obesity Day Spotlights Monthly GLP-1 Hope and Pipeline Push

MBX Biosciences (NASDAQ:MBX) used its Obesity Day event to outline preliminary clinical data for its lead obesity candidate MBX 4291, introduce a new preclinical obesity program and reiterate key development milestones across its endocrine and metabolic disease pipeline. President and CEO Kent Hawr

The Guardian - UK

Experts call for UK four-day week as study links long work hours to obesity

Countries such as US and Mexico that have longer hours also have higher obesity rates, research finds

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Thousands of Seniors May Not Qualify for Medicare’s New Weight-Loss Coverage

For many older Americans struggling with obesity, Medicare’s new GLP-1 weight-loss coverage sounded like long-awaited relief. Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have dominated headlines because...

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5 Expert-Backed Habits to Reverse Fatty Liver Naturally

Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common across the world, especially due to modern lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and rising obesity levels. Doctors explain that in many cases, early-stage fatty liver, also known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, can be improved and even reversed…

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8 Weight-Loss Drugs Covered by Medicare’s New GLP-1 Bridge

Among seniors with diagnosed diabetes, roughly 20.8% are using GLP-1 injectables. It is a key part of addressing their health concerns. While the weight loss...

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Eli Lilly Stock Popped on Earnings. America Can’t Get Enough of Its GLP-1s.

Eli Lilly stock jumps on strong Q1 performance numbers, with its GLP-1s leading the chart.

Euronews

These 11 cancers are rising in younger adults in England, but lifestyle does not fully explain why

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

The Guardian - UK

Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds

While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasing

Evening Standard

Cancer in the under-50s: Obesity is an important driver, researchers warn

Overweight and obesity, which have increased steadily since 1995, seem to be key factors in the rise of cancer cases, experts suggest.

The Independent UK

Obesity is a key factor in soaring cancer rates among young adults, new study finds

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The Independent UK

Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet

A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group

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