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Alison Hammond’s mother inspired her 11-stone weight loss

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The Independent UK

Repeated Weight Loss and Regain Was Tied to Four Times More Thigh Muscle Loss in a Four-Year MRI Study

An MRI study of 1,433 adults found weight cyclers lost nearly four times more thigh muscle over four years than people with stable weight.

Medical Daily

If Your Weight Loss Injection Comes From a Compounder, Here Is What to Ask Before the Next Refill

Compounded GLP-1 users face a July 30 FDA comment deadline. Here is how to tell what you are taking and what to ask your pharmacy.

Medical Daily

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Intermittent fasting linked to better brain health – but be careful which method you choose, expert warns

HEALTH IN FOCUS: New research suggests a specific intermittent fasting protocol could reduce dementia risk and boost brain health. So should you do it? Harry Bullmore asks the experts

The Independent UK

Daily Oral Weight Loss Pill Outperformed Oral Semaglutide On Weight And Blood Sugar In Type 2 Diabetes

In a 1,698-person trial, orforglipron beat oral semaglutide on A1C and weight in type 2 diabetes. Here is what was measured and what was not.

Medical Daily

What Goes into OPTAVIA's Nutrition Products, and How to Read a Fueling Label

OPTAVIA, a science-backed, coach-guided comprehensive metabolic health system, displays nutrition facts on its Fuelings. This illustrates how that label functions in practice: every category on the FDA panel is documented in the product's public composition.

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Ozempic Side Effects: What New Research Reveals About the Risks and What Happens When You Stop

Ozempic aids in weight loss and diabetes management but raises concerns about side effects and weight regain post-treatment, highlighting the need for informed decision-making and long-term management strategies.

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Reducing eating hours may cut risk of dementia, research suggests

The findings suggest that weight loss and restricted eating times can ward off age-related cognitive decline, the study’s principle investigator says

The Independent UK

Millions of people are losing weight using GLP-1s. How do the drugs affect their love lives?

Prescribing doctors often warn of the medications’ potential side-effects – but unexpected impacts on romantic relationships are less understood

The Guardian - AU

10 Cancer Warning Signs Oncologists Say Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Most people experience aches, fatigue, or digestive issues from time to time, and in most cases those symptoms have harmless explanations. However, oncologists consistently emphasize that persistent or unexplained changes deserve medical attention rather than being brushed aside. Early detection remains one of the biggest factors influencing successful cancer treatment,…

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Large BMJ Study Confirms GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Mounjaro Are Linked to a Real Hair Loss Risk

A new BMJ study links Ozempic and Mounjaro to 37–68% higher hair loss risk. The FDA is evaluating a safety signal. What patients need to know before their next dose.

Medical Daily

‘Ozempic face’ and hair loss: what evidence is there for weight-loss drug side-effects?

Research into GLP-1 medications is not always robust but complaints such as digestive problems are well known

The Guardian - UK

Millions of Older Americans Are Starting GLP-1 Drugs Under Medicare Without Age-Specific Safety Standards, Experts Say

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program lacks required muscle, bone, and nutrition screening for adults over 65. Geriatric experts say older patients need different standards. Here's why.

Medical Daily

Millions of Older Americans Are Starting GLP-1 Drugs Under Medicare Without Age-Specific Safety Standards, Experts Say

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program lacks required muscle, bone, and nutrition screening for adults over 65. Geriatric experts say older patients need different standards. Here's why.

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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Be Thinning Bone: Doctors Are Starting to Have This Conversation with Patients

A July 2026 JCEM study found semaglutide and tirzepatide linked to greater hip bone loss, especially in people without diabetes. Here's what GLP-1 patients need to know now.

International Business Times UK

Doctors Sound Alarm as Popular Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Linked to Sudden Hair Loss

Wegovy and Mounjaro are linked to a higher risk of hair loss in a major study, with researchers pointing to rapid weight loss and possible iron, zinc and biotin deficiencies.

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The New Drug Melting Body Fat From 38% To 22% — And The Side Effect Patients Are Ignoring

A new weight loss drug is drawing serious attention from the medical community, and the comparisons to Ozempic are coming quickly. But researchers are pointing to one difference between the two that is proving difficult to overlook, and it may change how the conversation around weight loss medication develops from…

Medical Daily

Medicare's New GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Program Launched July 1, but It Expires in 2027 with No Successor in Place

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026 at $50/month for eligible beneficiaries. It expires December 31, 2027, with the permanent BALANCE replacement indefinitely delayed.

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The First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill With No Food or Injection Requirements Is Now Available

Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) is the first oral GLP-1 obesity pill with no food or water restrictions. FDA approved it April 1, 2026. Here is what patients should know.

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Man Loses 110 Lbs And Joins A Chinese Fat Camp, Says The Most Powerful Part Was Not The Weight

Weight loss content is everywhere. Before and afters, transformation reels, supplement ads disguised as testimonials- the internet is absolutely saturated with it, and most of it follows the same formula. But every now and then someone comes along with a story that cuts through all of that noise because it…

International Business Times UK

'What's Going on With Her?' Serena Williams' Knee Recovery Update Sparks Fan Concern Over Apparent Weight Loss

Serena Williams' latest knee recovery video reassured fans about her rehabilitation, but many instead questioned her apparent weight loss following her Wimbledon withdrawal.

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs tied to unexpected side effect, study finds

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The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs linked to loss of hair in major new study

The study looked at 50,000 people on GLP-1 agonist drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro

The Independent UK

The workforce runs on ... weight loss drugs? Employees on GLP-1s are taking fewer sick days

More Americans than ever are taking GLP-1s

International Business Times UK

Meghan Trainor's 'Unrecognisable Look' After Dramatic Weight Loss Sparks Claims Her Fuller Face Suited Her Better

Meghan Trainor's 60-pound weight loss sparks online debate, but her trainer emphasises her focus on strength and motherhood, promoting long-term health over appearance.

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