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Walking fast for 15 minutes a day slashes risk of early death by 20%, study says

Researchers said a brief burst of speedy walking could help improve cardiovascular health and prevent obesity

The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk Implodes After Wegovy Warning—Is The Weight-Loss Bubble Bursting?

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) suffered its worst trading session on record Tuesday, plunging as much as 25% in European markets after issuing a surprise profit warning tied to its blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy and appointing a new CEO.

Benzinga

Liver cancer cases could double by 2050. A new study says 60% are preventable

Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.

Euronews

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The simple changes that could prevent three in five liver cancer cases

The majority of liver cancer cases are preventable

The Independent UK

Lifestyle changes and vaccination ‘could prevent most liver cancer cases’

Lancet Commission says three in five cases preventable with action on obesity, alcohol and hepatitis

The Guardian - UK

What is liver cancer? Expert explains causes, symptoms and how to treat it

Many adults remain unaware of the risk factors for liver cancer

The Independent UK

The causes and treatments of liver cancer – as cases set to double fuelled by obesity

Many adults remain unaware of the risk factors, with obesity a major factor.

The Independent UK

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Obesity to fuel rise in liver cancer cases – study

By 2025, 11% of liver cancers will be linked to obesity.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs could help obese people control asthma, study suggests

A number of types of the drug are recommended to help tackle obesity on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs could reduce asthma symptoms in obese people, study says

Researchers says the drugs could be a treatment for obese people with asthma who are ‘often resistant’ to steroids

The Independent UK

Is a ‘nanny state’ a price worth paying to keep the NHS free? The evidence shows it could work

The UK government’s new ten-year-plan to transform the NHS includes a focus on preventing ill health rather than treating illness. But to what extent should people depend on the state to help them make healthy decisions?

The Conversation

New test twice as effective as previous methods for predicting obesity

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The Independent UK

New tool can predict which children are likely to become obese

Tool can also predict how well obese adults will respond to targeted weight loss programmes

The Independent UK

New tool can identify children who are likely to become obese in adulthood

It is hoped the discovery could one day lead to targeted help for youngsters at highest risk.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Obesity fuelling UK’s sleep problems as apnoea cases soar by 214% in decade

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder that causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep

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10 Gas Station Foods That Are Linked to Health Warnings

Gas stations offer quick, convenient food options for people on the go, but that convenience often comes at a steep nutritional price. Many of the most popular gas station snacks and meals are ultra-processed and loaded with ingredients that health organizations warn against. These foods frequently contain excessive sodium, unhealthy…

International Business Times UK

Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency Fatal? Trump's Chronic Disease Explained - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Health experts say that CVI is more likely to develop in people over the age of 50 and is commonly linked to ageing, obesity, inactivity, and prolonged standing or sitting.

The Independent UK

Why some freebies for supermarket staff are being scrapped

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54.2% Of Americans Are Obese, According To Surprising New Health Guidelines

"BMI is a terrible index!"

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Sainsbury’s to ban unhealthy snacks for staff amid government obesity crackdown

Sainsbury’s says the change in food provisions will give employees a chance to ‘make light meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner’

The Independent UK

Obesity is caused more by diet than lack of exercise, new research shows

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The Independent UK

Being a couch potato has long been blamed for obesity - a new study has found the real cause

The study found that people in developed nations who are more sedentary burn similar amounts of calories to people in less-developed nations who often have very active lifestyles.

The Independent UK

Hidden health benefits from weight-loss shots revealed

The study saw experts from Taiwan examine data on 60,000 people from around the world

Evening Standard

Weight loss jabs linked to lower dementia and stroke risk

A study assessed the drugs in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Woman On Ozempic Goes Online For Advice About Her BF, Gets A Mental Health Diagnosis Instead

Do you think using Ozempic to lose weight is cheating?

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