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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.

The Independent UK

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…

The Conversation

Removing this food from diet can help reduce almost 4 kilos, say scientists

A lot is being spoken about weight loss these days. Obesity is spreading like an epidemic and health experts are worried about the early onset of obesity in populations across the world. While physical activity and movement plays a key role in weight management, diet plays a crucial role too.

The Times of India

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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

The Independent UK

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.

MarketBeat

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 Independent UK

Sitting for long hours has the same consequences as smoking, drinking?

Prolonged sitting is equivalent to physical inactivity and its health consequences has been a primary concern of health experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised to engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week to give the body the minimum amount of movement and activity. Lack of physical…

The Times of India

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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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

Obesity and sleep apnea: Revealing the connection and optimal therapies

Obesity is among the leading risk factors for the development and worsening of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition with intermittent nighttime breathing cessation. As an individual gains weight, particularly in the upper airway and neck, fat buildup causes the airway to tighten. The airway is also more prone to…

The Times of India

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study

Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly

Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance

The Independent UK

Is fatty liver in kids a bigger threat than we know? Could it lead to cirrhosis?

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate, bringing with it a hidden but serious health concern—Pediatric Fatty Liver Disease (PFLD), now recognized as Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Too frequently underdiagnosed, this disease can quietly advance to advanced liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver failure if not treated.

The Times of India

Beyond blame: The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity

Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.” Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from keto to fasting, with minimal results. Despite their best efforts, what they often hear from physicians, friends, family and even strangers, is that they lack…

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The Independent UK

A third of the world’s children will be obese or overweight in the next 25 years

More than half of adults will also be overweight or have obesity in the same timeframe, researchers say

The Times of India

Slim is out, fat is in: Over half the world set to be overweight or obese by 2050; how it will impact health

The world is getting fatter by the day and in the next 25 years over half of us could be overweight or obese, a new study published in The Lancet journal has warned. Not that this can't be reversed, but it would demand a series of bold and drastic measures…

Fortune

The crisis over GLP-1 out-of-pocket costs deepens—it’s time for health-care leaders to step up

Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and other GLP-1 or GIP medications are needlessly out of reach for many Americans.

Medical Daily

Act Now: By 2050 Over Half Of Adults, A Third Of Children Will Be Obese

Researchers are calling for urgent action and global policy reforms to address widespread global obesity pandemic by 2050.

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Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

Lancet study uses data from 204 countries to paint a grim picture of what it called an ‘unprecedented global epidemic’.

The Times of India

World Obesity Day 2025: Theme, history and importance

Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people across different age groups. But what exactly is obesity, and why is it such a pressing issue?

The Conversation

Without change, half of Australian kids and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050

Since the 1990s, the proportion of the world’s population who are overweight (with a body mass index of 25–30) or obese (with a body mass index of 30 or above) has doubled.

The Guardian - AU

One in two Australian children will be obese or overweight by 2050 unless ‘action taken now’

Study predicts nation on course to have second-highest overweight and obesity rates in world but says urgent government reform could help avoid this

The Guardian - UK

More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report

Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to health

The Independent UK

Number of obese children and adults in the UK ‘will rise substantially by 2050’

Children as young as five face a future of growing obesity, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Obesity in children under 14 set to rise by more than half by 2050, shocking research suggests

Experts said the global picture represents a ‘profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure’

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