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Food Industry Lobbying Derails Labour Health Plans, Experts Warn

Exclusive: Senior health professionals warn that intensive food industry lobbying is pressuring the Labour government to abandon crucial public health policies, including junk food advertising restrictions and sugar taxes, putting corporate profits before

World's Heaviest Man's Tragic Final Days Eating in Bed

The heartbreaking story of Ricky Naputi from Guam, who weighed over 64 stone. Confined to his bed and eating until his final moments, his struggle highlights the devastating reality of extreme food addiction and failed surgical interventions.

Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs

Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.

NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis

The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.

Banting Diet: Expert Verdict on Low-Carb Weight Loss

New research re-examines the controversial low-carb, high-fat Banting diet, pioneered by Tim Noakes. Discover the potential benefits for weight loss and blood sugar control, alongside critical health warnings from leading nutritionists.

NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed

Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe

Body Fat, Not BMI, Is Key Heart Failure Risk

New research from the University of Glasgow颠覆ляет traditional thinking, showing that body fat percentage—not BMI—is the critical predictor of heart failure risk, with significant implications for public health strategies.

'Godzilla' Weight Loss Jab Burns Fat Faster Than Ever

Breakthrough UK study reveals Retatrutide, the new triple-action 'Godzilla' weight loss injection, is dramatically more effective than its predecessors, helping patients lose up to 24% of their body weight in just 48 weeks.

UK Weight Loss Jab Price War Erupts

Exclusive: A dramatic price war has broken out for 'game-changer' weight loss drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro in the UK, making them more accessible through private providers but raising concerns for the NHS.

NHS Imposes Mandatory Sugar Limits on Baby Food

The NHS is spearheading a major crackdown on sugar and salt in baby food. Discover how new mandatory limits and a ban on sweeteners aim to reshape children's health and combat the UK's obesity crisis from weaning age.

Weight Loss Jabs Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk

Groundbreaking research suggests popular weight loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic could significantly lower the risk of obesity-related cancers, offering a potential double benefit for millions.

Premature Birth Raises Women's Heart Failure Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals women who give birth before 37 weeks, especially those with diabetes or obesity, are significantly more likely to develop heart failure later in life. Experts call for targeted healthcare strategies.

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