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A new investigation found that one portion of Nestlé cereal for six-months-old babies contained around a cube and a half of sugar per serving.

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More than one billion people globally are now living with obesity, according to a new study

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More than one billion people globally are obese, study finds

Obesity rates have increased dramatically among children, teenagers, and adults, with more than one billion people in the world now affected.

01/03/2024

The injectable drug Ozempic is shown on July 1, 2023.

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Ozempic, Wegovy not linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts

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Europe's obesity crisis: Which countries are the most impacted?

The data shows one in six Europeans with obese and over 50% of adults overweight. The rates vary from country to country but where is the problem the worst?

20/12/2023

Faced with a shortage of Ozempic, Americans looking to lose weight are turning to alternatives

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Americans turn to alternatives amid Ozempic shortage

Approved in 2017 for adults with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has now become a blockbuster weight loss drug.

04/12/2023

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AstraZeneca facility for biological medicines in Södertälje, south of Stockholm, Sweden.

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AstraZeneca announces new anti-obesity drug deal and positive profit

AstraZeneca's share price climbed on Thursday after it announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Chinese biopharmaceutical company Eccogene to produce a new anti-diabetes and obesity drug.

10/11/2023

Diabetes drug Ozempic is shown at a pharmacy.

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Patients hospitalised after using counterfeit weight-loss drugs

Austria’s health authorities said they had reports that Ozempic counterfeit medicine had reached patients. UK regulators also said a small number of patients were hospitalised.

30/10/2023

The new weight loss drug is to be combined with a specific diet and exercise.

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UK's NHS gets limited supply of new Wegovy weight loss drug

Wegovy, manufactured by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is a popular new weight loss drug.

04/09/2023

Designed to treat obesity, a new class of drugs is also an opportunity for investors.

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Anti-obesity drug market booming with new class of popular drugs

Designed to treat obesity, a new class of drugs is also an opportunity for investors.

24/08/2023

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy could reduce risk of heart attack or stroke

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says the medicine could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But they’re also facing a lawsuit about severe side effects of its main ingredient.

09/08/2023

The UK has launched a £40 million two-year pilot for weight-loss drugs including Wegovy

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UK launches €46.5m project to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs

The UK is pouring millions into a programme to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.

07/06/2023

Air New Zealand assures passengers their weight will remain hidden from public view.

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Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding flights

New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before takeoff.

31/05/2023

Alarming research shows sperm counts have more than halved worldwide in the past five decades, and that the trend is accelerating. How worried should we be?

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‘Spermageddon’: Why men are at the centre of a global fertility crisis

A recent bombshell study found that sperm counts are plummeting faster than we thought. What is driving this trend, and can we reverse it?

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Sweeteners like stevia and aspartame won’t help you lose weight and may harm your health, WHO warns

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WHO warns against long-term health risks of artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners won’t help with weight loss and may raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

22/05/2023

What is the healthiest diet in Europe?

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Which countries in Europe have the healthiest diets?

It’s no secret that some countries eat better than others - but which are some of the healthiest in Europe?

04/05/2023

Ozempic, Wegogy, now Mounjaro: Here's what to know about the latest weight loss "wonder" drugs.

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This new weight loss drug is set to rival Ozempic and Wegovy

Ozempic has a new rival: Mounjaro, also a diabetes drug, has led to average weight losses of 15 to 24 kg.

28/04/2023

Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ could be contributing to obesity.

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Forever chemicals could contribute to obesity, research reveals

Obesity is not only caused by diet and lack of exercise - forever chemicals may also play a part, Danish research shows.

20/04/2023

Unlike in the US, calorie counts are not on the menu in most European countries

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Calorie counts on menus could prevent thousands of cancer deaths

Restaurant and fast food chains in the US with 20 or more outlets have to put calorie counts on their menus - and research shows this is saving thousands of lives.

19/04/2023

Sugary drinks in a London supermarket, which could be contributing to the UK's obesity problems

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Britain's food tsar Henry Dimbleby steps down over obesity crisis

Henry Dimbleby, the UK's food tsar, has quit over what he calls a 'lack of government action' over obesity in one of the worst affected countries in Europe.

20/03/2023

A new study suggests that higher levels of caffeine in your body could help cut fat and lower diabetes risks.

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Coffee lover? High caffeine levels may curb body fat and diabetes risk

Scientists found genetic evidence that higher blood caffeine levels reduce body weight and diabetes risk. What does it mean for coffee addicts?

16/03/2023

Eating late at night increases your appetite and changes the way your body stores fat.

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Late-night eating will actually make you hungrier, study finds

Eating late affects the way our body stores fat and regulates our appetite, new research shows.

06/10/2022