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Wegovy Pill Launched in US, UK Decision Expected

Novo Nordisk launches daily Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US. The UK regulator could approve it this year, offering a needle-free alternative. Discover the pricing and market impact.

UK bans junk food ads targeting children

New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this is a vital step for public health and tackling inequality. Read more.

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

World's most obese man dies aged 41 in Mexico

Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Mexico aged 41. Read the full story on his health struggles and global obesity crisis.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed

A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

Pregnancy diet smell linked to child obesity risk

New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.

West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart

New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.

NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care

Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.

Obesity linked to 32 cancer types in shock study

Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.

Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs

New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.

Weight-loss jabs transform child obesity treatment

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals obesity injections like Wegovy are dramatically more effective than lifestyle changes alone for teenagers, offering new hope in the childhood obesity crisis.

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