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Novo Nordisk cuts profit outlook after weaker sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy

Danish company, which also makes Ozempic, faces increasing competition from US rival Eli Lilly

The Guardian - UK

10 superfoods crucial for women post 30

Women in their 30s face unique health challenges as their bodies undergo various changes. It is crucial for women to prioritize their health during this stage of life to ensure overall well-being and longevity. Metabolism tends to slow down in the 30s, making it easier to gain weight. Therefore, maintaining…

The Times of India

Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

It’s no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage – known as sarcopenia – can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. Eventually, it can mean needing residential aged care.

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5 daily habits to reverse side effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Too much sitting is silently killing you by raising your risk of heart disease and cancer. Prolonged hours of staying glued to your chair have several health risks that can shorten your life span as well as diminish the quality of your life. People who sit for 8-10 hours daily,…

The Times of India

“We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover

"We're in the Ozempic era," says plus-size supermodel Hunter McGrady, the new cover woman for 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The post “We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Cancer rates rise for Gen X, Millenials

Cancer rates in Millennials and Gen X have risen sharply along with obesity rates

Salon

How Eli Lilly went from pharmaceutical slowpoke to $791 billion juggernaut

Tirzepatide, a drug for diabetes and obesity, has sent the 148-year-old pharma giant on a wild ride. It’s now the ninth most valuable company in the world.

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Why school anti-obesity policies failed

Evidence has grown that school BMI screenings aren’t helpful and can even be harmful. Why do they persist?

Salon

Why young people are getting this ‘old’ heart condition

Are you in your late thirties, feeling faint and wondering why you have an erratic heartbeat? You might want to get it checked out. For, atrial fibrillation or A-Fib disease — an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm — which was usually found in patients who are 65 years…

The Times of India

Study Links Fat Cell Size To Future Weight Changes‌ Fat Cell Size: A Predictor Of Long-Term Weight Changes ‌

Research suggests large fat cells predict weight loss, while small fat cells may lead to weight gain over time.‌ New insights into how fat cell size influences weight dynamics in a study presented to the European Congress on Obesity. ‌

Zenger

I’m an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They’re no fad

Most diseases can’t be treated solely with lifestyle intervention, and obesity is no exception.

Fortune

Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight

“BMI doesn't tell you what I can do, what I do on the field, how much muscle I have,” Ilona Maher said. The post Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight first appeared on Bored Panda.

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1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold

Pfizer's stock shows signs of a potential rebound, buoyed by recent pipeline successes in hemophilia and obesity treatments, an attractive 5% dividend yield, and a rock-bottom valuation. This makes it an appealing dividend stock for value and income investors as the drug giant prepares to report earnings.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Health Concerns

Recent reports reveal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health issues due to obesity, raising concerns about succession.

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The Independent UK

North Korean officials looking for medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and suffers obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes

Fortune

Swiss pharma giant Roche is ‘fast-tracking’ development of an experimental Wegovy challenger pill for weight loss

Roche is working on bringing its weight-loss medications to patients "faster than anticipated,” making it yet another contender in the weight-loss drug market.

Medical Daily

Obesity Raises Hospitalizations From Dengue In Children: Study

Researchers have uncovered a significant link between obesity in children and increased likelihood of hospitalization due to dengue in a large-scale study.

Salon

Diabetes and obesity can damage liver

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide, but many people are unaware of the connection to diabetes

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Study assesses therapeutic strategies for severe obesity in adolescents

According to a study, adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jab to be used to prevent other health problems

Some 17,600 people took part in the trial and were either prescribed Wegovy or a dummy drug

The Conversation

Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but few people know their risk of developing liver disease

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.

Medical Daily

Obesity Affects Sperm Count: Study Uncovers Brain Mechanism Behind Fertility Decline

The researchers discovered in a mice study that obesity causes chronic changes in the brain, which affects sperm count.

The Conversation

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Fortune

The 5 biggest weight loss myths that ‘need to die,’ according to an obesity doctor

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you may have experienced one of these popular pitfalls.

The Guardian - UK

Obesity surgery to butt lifts: UK concern over unregulated plastic surgery expo

Exclusive: As a London event promotes surgical tourism packages, experts call for advertising controls

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