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Obesity Speeds Up Alzheimer's Biomarkers by 95%

New research shows obesity can accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression, with blood tests proving more sensitive than brain scans. Discover the crucial link and potential for future treatments.

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.

Trump slams 'fat shot' weight loss drugs in explosive rant

Donald Trump launches astonishing attack on revolutionary weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic, branding them the 'fat shot' while claiming natural methods are superior. The former president's controversial health comments spark medical debate.

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.

Weight Loss Drug Showdown: Novo Nordisk vs Eli Lilly

The pharmaceutical weight loss market heats up as Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic confront serious competition from Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, reshaping diabetes and obesity treatment landscapes.

Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs

A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.

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.

Wegovy's hidden mental benefits revealed

Stanford psychologist reveals how weight-loss drugs like Wegovy create profound mental changes that could revolutionise obesity treatment beyond mere physical transformation.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Wegovy Gains Medicaid Coverage in US States

Groundbreaking obesity medication Wegovy gains Medicaid coverage across multiple American states, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy for weight management treatments.

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.

NHS to use diabetes drugs to cut waiting lists

The NHS is launching an ambitious programme using weight-loss medications like Mounjaro to tackle obesity-related conditions and reduce hospital waiting times across the UK.

Weight loss jabs slash early death risk by 20%

Groundbreaking research shows weight loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic do more than help shed pounds - they're linked to significant reductions in premature death from cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

Ozempic October: Weight-Loss Drug Revolution in UK

Groundbreaking new research reveals how medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are creating unprecedented weight loss opportunities this autumn, potentially reshaping public health approaches to obesity nationwide.

Mounjaro Beats Wegovy in Weight Loss Study

Breakthrough research shows Mounjaro users lost significantly more weight than Wegovy patients in head-to-head comparison, potentially reshaping obesity treatment across the UK.

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