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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics

The Independent UK

Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

The Tory former deputy prime minister also spoke of her personal experience of trying to lose weight as peers considered food and obesity policy.

Evening Standard

Novo Nordisk Inks Its Second Big Obesity Deal In A Week — And It's Not For A GLP-1

Novo Nordisk will pay Lexicon Pharmaceuticals up to $1 billion to license its experimental obesity treatment.

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Podcast: French wine in Africa, confronting obesity, video game giant

The Nigerian woman helping Bordeaux wine find new markets in Africa. Confronting France's fatphobia by classifying obesity as a disease. And the story of the French video game company behind the hit game Assassin's Creed.

Radio France Internationale

Viking Therapeutics Skids Despite 'Rapid' Enrollment In Obesity Pill Study

Viking Therapeutics stock skidded Wednesday despite the "encouraging" speed with which the company enrolled patients in an obesity study.

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Welsh supermarkets to be banned from displaying junk food near tills

The Senedd has agreed to implement new rules on how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted in Welsh supermarkets from March 2026.

The Independent UK

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images of beautiful, slim models. Not much has changed.

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Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with condition

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: NHS job cuts may exacerbate health service’s challenges

Staff shortages, obesity and an ageing population all pose deep questions for which structural reorganisation has no answer

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year. An Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss

Research shows weight loss-inducing semaglutide medicines can help lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea

The Guardian - AU

How the left wins: Tell the right story

Sociologist Jessica Calarco explains why the right keeps winning, and how progressive narratives can turn the tide

Salon

First Thing: Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war

System overhaul announced as new judge advocate generals being nominated after purge of predecessors. Plus, study finds marriage triples obesity risk in men – but not women

The Guardian - UK

What is preclinical obesity? The warning signs you are in the 'danger zone' and how to solve it

A new diagnostic framework has shifted away from defining peoples’ bodies by body mass index

Evening Standard

Study reveals how marriage affects men’s waistlines

There’s a big difference between married men and women

The Independent UK

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Married men really do let themselves go, study finds

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married, but appear to be particularly acute for men

The Independent UK

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married

The Guardian - UK

Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals

Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if married

The Independent UK

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men, study suggests

Married men were 3.2 times more likely to be obese than unmarried men while no such link was found for married women.

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Short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity, shows research

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong. Research shows that these ultra-processed, high-calorie foods play a significant role in the development of obesity, but the lasting…

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Roche Inks 'The Largest Obesity Deal To Date' With Zealand Pharma At $5.3 Billion

Roche and Zealand Pharma inked a $5.3 billion deal Wednesday to collaborate on a weight-loss drug in the amylin class.

The Independent UK

Hardest Geezer suggests daily 5km runs to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis

The ultramarathon runner is set to run a 3,000km mountainous trail which spans the length of New Zealand

MarketBeat

Despite Challenges Novo Nordisk Plans to Crush GLP-1 Competitors

Novo Nordisk slashed prices on its GLP-1 obesity drugs as it launches NovoCare to gain compounded GLP-1 users as the compounding labs face deadlines to cease.

The Independent UK

Scientists discover same ‘hungry genes’ make humans and labradors fat

Dog that are constantly hungry may share the same gene as humans who are more likely to be obese

The Conversation

Labradors and humans share the same obesity genes – new study

Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless. But when she hears the word “biscuit”, her entire demeanour changes. Ears pricked, she’s immediately at her owner’s feet, gazing adoringly, sitting, even woofing on command.

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Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually.

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