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Trump's In 'Excellent Health', But Body Mass Index Nears Obese Level
Trump had recently talked about how good he feels, even as he joked about his fondness for fast food and his minimal exercise beyond frequent golf outings.
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Los Angeles Schools Set Limit On Students' Screen Time In Class
The policy was meant to strike a balance between instructional needs and growing concerns about excessive screen exposure harming students' attention.
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Higher-Dose Wegovy Gets US Nod, Trials Show Over 20% Average Weight Loss, Says Drugmaker
Novo Nordisk said it plans to launch the new formulation, (semaglutide 7.2 mg), in the United States in April 2026.
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Cheap Generic Ozempic To Hit India: Patent Exit Sparks Weight-Loss Drug Boom
Swati Pradhan sees about 12 obesity patients a day at her clinic in southern Mumbai. She expects this number to at least double from this month as Indian drug makers prepare to launch off-patent versions of Novo Nordisk A/S's blockbuster weight.
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RFK Jr Questions Safety Of Sugary Coffee Drinks Sold By Starbucks And Dunkin'
"We're gonna ask Dunkin' Doughnuts and Starbucks, show us the safety data that shows that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it. I don't think they're gonna be able to do it," said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
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San Francisco Sues Oreo, Coca-Cola, KitKat In First-Ever Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods
The lawsuit links the rise of ultra-processed foods to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer.
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US Teen Starved, Locked Away By Obese Family In Shocking Abuse Case: "Skin And Bones At 16 kg"
The girl was allegedly confined to a locked room with no mattress, forced to sleep on the bare floor, and denied access to regular food, water, and bathroom use.
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US Adds New Grounds To Deny Visas: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease
Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
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Obesity Injections May Have Fewer Weight Loss Effects In Real World: Study
Anti-obesity injections may have smaller effects on weight loss in a real-world context compared to clinical trials, as patients tend to discontinue treatment or use a lower maintenance dose, a study in US patients has found.
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Woman Fights Obesity And Loses 97 Kg In 3 Years After Bad Disneyland Experience, Reveals Diet
Leah from the US has gone viral on social media for her impressive weight loss journey, fighting obesity and losing more than half of her original weight.
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Obesity Breakthrough? Scientists Discover Neurons That Regulate Eating
Scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake.
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Trump's In 'Excellent Health', But Body Mass Index Nears Obese Level
Trump had recently talked about how good he feels, even as he joked about his fondness for fast food and his minimal exercise beyond frequent golf outings.
-
Los Angeles Schools Set Limit On Students' Screen Time In Class
The policy was meant to strike a balance between instructional needs and growing concerns about excessive screen exposure harming students' attention.
-
Higher-Dose Wegovy Gets US Nod, Trials Show Over 20% Average Weight Loss, Says Drugmaker
Novo Nordisk said it plans to launch the new formulation, (semaglutide 7.2 mg), in the United States in April 2026.
-
Cheap Generic Ozempic To Hit India: Patent Exit Sparks Weight-Loss Drug Boom
Swati Pradhan sees about 12 obesity patients a day at her clinic in southern Mumbai. She expects this number to at least double from this month as Indian drug makers prepare to launch off-patent versions of Novo Nordisk A/S's blockbuster weight.
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RFK Jr Questions Safety Of Sugary Coffee Drinks Sold By Starbucks And Dunkin'
"We're gonna ask Dunkin' Doughnuts and Starbucks, show us the safety data that shows that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it. I don't think they're gonna be able to do it," said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
-
San Francisco Sues Oreo, Coca-Cola, KitKat In First-Ever Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods
The lawsuit links the rise of ultra-processed foods to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer.
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US Teen Starved, Locked Away By Obese Family In Shocking Abuse Case: "Skin And Bones At 16 kg"
The girl was allegedly confined to a locked room with no mattress, forced to sleep on the bare floor, and denied access to regular food, water, and bathroom use.
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US Adds New Grounds To Deny Visas: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease
Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
-
Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
-
Obesity Injections May Have Fewer Weight Loss Effects In Real World: Study
Anti-obesity injections may have smaller effects on weight loss in a real-world context compared to clinical trials, as patients tend to discontinue treatment or use a lower maintenance dose, a study in US patients has found.
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Woman Fights Obesity And Loses 97 Kg In 3 Years After Bad Disneyland Experience, Reveals Diet
Leah from the US has gone viral on social media for her impressive weight loss journey, fighting obesity and losing more than half of her original weight.
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Obesity Breakthrough? Scientists Discover Neurons That Regulate Eating
Scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake.
