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Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

A 20 per cent tax on unhealthy foods could lead to hundreds of thousands of lives being saved and billions in health costs recouped, research reveals.

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As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications

The Independent UK

Weight-loss drugs do work – but not on their own

Letters: GLP-1 medicines work best alongside lifestyle adjustments, writes Dr Sam Robson. Plus letters from Anne Williams, Siân Williams, and a reader who has had success with Mounjaro

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Stopping GLP-1s can reverse cardiovascular benefits within six months, study finds

Discontinuing the drugs leaves a ‘lasting scar,’ researchers at WashU Medicine say

The Independent UK

The number one workout rule everyone on GLP-1s should follow, according to a doctor

Why strength training should be non-negotiable if you’re taking GLP-1s

Fit & Well

GLP-1 diabetes drugs could stop anxiety and depression worsening, study finds

Drugs such as semaglutide may be useful for mental health conditions associated with diabetes, authors say

The Guardian - UK

Processed Food Health Risks and How Ultra-Processed Diets Quietly Damage Long-Term Health

Explore how ultra-processed foods impact weight, heart health, diabetes, mood, and gut balance while learning practical ways to reduce processed food health risks in everyday meals.

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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Science Backed Benefits for Health and Hidden Risks

Discover science-backed intermittent fasting benefits, how it may support weight, heart, and metabolic health, and the key risks and safety tips to consider before starting.

Medical Daily

30 Day Sugar Detox and the Surprising Effects That Quitting Sugar Has on Your Body

Discover what a 30-day sugar detox does to your energy, weight, skin, and cravings while exploring the key effects of quitting sugar on overall health.

Medical Daily

Ozempic vs Mounjaro: 5 Celebrity Before and After Photos and What They Said About the Medication

Discover how celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Eric Stonestreet are using Ozempic and Mounjaro to manage diabetes and weight loss.

International Business Times UK

Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia

Workplace health checks, clearer labels on unhealthy foods and better education would help Australia reduce high rates of obesity, a drug company chief says.

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The Guardian view on weight-loss jabs and addiction: there is too much moralising about these remarkable medicines

Editorial: Evidence is piling up that GLP-1 drugs can treat addiction. We must learn from the way that obesity has been stigmatised

The Guardian - UK

Children Health Risks of Sugary Drinks and Why Pediatricians Urge Parents to Rethink Kids' Favorite Beverages

Discover why pediatricians warn about sugary drinks children health risks, including obesity, tooth decay, and diabetes, and learn healthier drink choices to protect kids' long-term health.

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Forget Expensive Glucose Monitors - “Glucose Guarding” Is the New Way to Beat Your 3 pm Slump

We ask top nutrition experts to dig into the science behind the trend.

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Brianna Chickenfry Has A Harsh Warning For People Using Weight Loss Injections

The injections have been used and endorsed by several celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne.

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Girl returned to killer parents despite 'cult' warning

A family's extreme religious beliefs against medical treatment were known to authorities years before their "cult" killed a little girl, a coroner has heard.

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Experts Warn: 1 in 10,000 Wegovy Users Face 5X Higher Risk Leading to Serious Eye Complications

Experts warn that 1 in 10,000 Wegovy users face a fivefold higher risk of serious eye complications, including permanent vision loss, compared to Ozempic.

The Independent UK

Patients alarmed after glucose monitors used by diabetics are recalled after links to 7 deaths

Abbott recalled certain sensors used in its FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus systems, warning they could produce falsely low glucose readings

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Weight loss jab ‘may carry higher risk of sudden sight loss’ as new warning issued

Wegovy is approved on the NHS to help people lose weight in higher doses

The Guardian - UK

Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds

‘Eye strokes’ that reduce blood flow to optic nerve likely to be side-effect of active ingredient semaglutide, says author

The Guardian - UK

UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say

Exclusive: Report suggests only 1% of annual spend on food and drink adverts will be affected after industry lobbying

The Independent UK

FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug could help many people with autism

The FDA is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

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'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

A diabetic says he made some "very stupid decisions" as he became hypoglycaemic and did not eat before driving into and killing five people including kids.

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drugs alone will not solve UK’s obesity crisis, says Chris Whitty

Chief medical adviser warns of side-effects and calls for action on junk food advertising and making food healthier

The Guardian - UK

Other countries are streets ahead of the UK on childhood obesity. Here’s what they’re doing differently

There could be 227 million obese children worldwide by 2040. But as South Korea and Denmark have shown, it is possible to tackle this crisis, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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