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The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Some good news on obesity — but with major caveats

The number of states with an extremely high obesity rate dropped but remains historically high.

Axios

Novo Nordisk’s Akero Therapeutics Buy Targets Eli Lilly’s Lead

Novo Nordisk’s $4.7B Akero deal boosts its metabolic health pipeline, targeting Eli Lilly’s lead in obesity and liver disease treatments

MarketBeat

Almost 70% of US adults would be deemed obese based on new definition, study finds

Medical experts have called for new way to more accurately measure obesity, although definition has yet to be adopted

The Guardian - UK

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Twin Health, Peloton Team Up To Tackle Diabetes, Obesity With AI And Fitness

Twin Health, a pioneer in AI-driven digital twin technology for metabolic health, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTON) to enhance its wellness platform.

Benzinga

BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

The Conversation

Bill Gates And PAHO Push To Make Weight-Loss Drugs Accessible In Low-Income Nations

Bill Gates and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are reportedly developing plans to expand access to popular weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk A/S’ (NYSE:NVO) Wegovy and Eli Lilly and Co.’s (NYSE:LLY) Mounjaro in low- and middle-income countries.

Benzinga

Weight loss drug stigma shows society still holds negative attitudes towards body weight and obesity

Since Wegovy received approval as a weight loss treatment in 2021, there has been huge demand for GLP-1 drugs. These drugs reduce hunger and suppress the “food noise” that can make it difficult to lose weight.

The Conversation

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‘They’ve come for the hot chocolate’: More refills banned due to new government obesity laws

People have hit out at the policy that will restrict customers to one mug of hot chocolate at Morrisons supermarkets

The Independent UK

Calorie labelling rules on menus don’t prompt restaurants to make healthy changes, study finds

The findings deal the latest blow to England’s calorie labelling rules.

Euronews

Nando's Bans Bottomless Coke as Sugar Crackdown Intensifies — But How Obese Has Britain Really Become?

Nando's ends bottomless Coke refills as part of the UK's sugar crackdown — reflecting a nation where 1 in 4 adults now live with obesity.

International Business Times UK

Nando’s customers now restricted to just one Coca-Cola Classic under new government rules

Regulations aimed at tackling sugar consumption and obesity hit diners at the popular chicken chain

The Independent UK

Childhood Obesity: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Who Are Overweight

Learn how to help your child who is experiencing being overweight and avoid getting into obesity.

International Business Times

‘Buy one get one free’ junk food deals banned from today

New restriction will also be followed by a ban on junk food advertising on TV before 9pm from January

The Independent UK

Metsera Reports Up To 14% Weight Loss In Phase 2b Obesity Trial

Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR) on Tuesday released topline data from VESPER-1 and data from a planned interim analysis for tolerability of VESPER-3 – two Phase 2b trials of MET-097i with potential for monthly dosing.

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The Independent UK

Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

Barchart

Weight Loss Wars: Is Novo Nordisk’s Dominance Safe Against Eli Lilly?

As the battle for dominance heats up in the weight loss market, which stock is a better investment now?

Evening Standard

Children to see fewer ads for unhealthy food and drink from this week

The move to tackle childhood obesity will stop ads for ‘less healthy’ food and drink appearing on TV between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time.

The Guardian - UK

US refuses to back UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases

General assembly backs new targets on cancer, diabetes and heart disease but Robert F Kennedy Jr objects

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Benzinga

Eli Lilly Stock Is Trading Down Thursday: What's Behind The Move?

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) shares are trading lower after the company ended a mid-stage study of its experimental drug bimagrumab in obesity patients with type 2 diabetes, just weeks after it began. The termination is a setback for Lilly’s obesity pipeline among growing investor expectations.

Tom’s Guide

The clocks are falling back early this year, but new study reveals Daylight Saving Time harms our health — here’s why

Scientists reveal the true harm Daylight Saving Time has on our health and sleep

Benzinga

Eli Lilly Ends Bimagrumab Obesity Study Weeks After Launch

On Wednesday, Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE: LLY) ended a mid-stage study of its experimental drug bimagrumab in obesity patients with type 2 diabetes, just weeks after it began.

LiveScience

Abandoning daylight saving time could prevent over 300,000 stroke cases a year in the US, study claims

Springing forward by an hour each March knocks the circadian rhythm out of alignment. A new model of the chronic health impacts argues for scrapping it entirely.

Benzinga

Roche Targets Top Spot In Weight Loss Drug Market

Roche Holdings AG (OTC:RHHBY) on Monday outlined its plan to become a leading player in the surging weight-loss drug market, pushing its obesity pipeline farther into late-stage development as it eyes competition with Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO).

International Business Times UK

Metsera Stock Rockets After Pfizer's $7.3b — Should You Still Invest?

Metsera stock has soared after Pfizer announced a $7.3 billion acquisition, sparking investor buzz. Analysts are now weighing whether the biotech rally has more room to run or if buyers should stay cautious.

Euronews

Pfizer eyes obesity drug market as it seals $4.9bn deal for Metsera

Pharma giant Pfizer is betting on obesity treatments as it looks for new markets following the success of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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