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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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US Man Addicted To Fast Food Sheds 124 Kg, Reveals Simple Hobby That Transformed His Life
Ryan Grewell, a 36-year-old from Ohio, lost 275 pounds through cycling and dietary changes, transforming his life and sharing his inspiring journey on Reddit, where he documented his progress and connected with others.
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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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Oprah Winfrey Says World "Has Always Shamed Overweight People"
Reflecting on her public journey, Winfrey shared the emotional toll of tabloid exploitation and societal judgment.
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Watch: Fans Worried As Dave Blunts Performs Sitting On Couch, Hooked To Oxygen Tank
Many of Dave Blunts' fans applauded his routine but also expressed concern that he needed to take care of his health.
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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Drugs Like Ozempic Won't 'Cure' Obesity But Might Make Us More Fat-Phobic
Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could "end obesity" by reducing the appetite and waistlines of millions of people around the world.
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An Exercise Pill That Gives Benefits Of Working Out
The scientists say the pill could offer other benefits including making us feel younger and working against obesity, heart failure, and kidney decline.
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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.
-
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.
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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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US Man Addicted To Fast Food Sheds 124 Kg, Reveals Simple Hobby That Transformed His Life
Ryan Grewell, a 36-year-old from Ohio, lost 275 pounds through cycling and dietary changes, transforming his life and sharing his inspiring journey on Reddit, where he documented his progress and connected with others.
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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.
-
Oprah Winfrey Says World "Has Always Shamed Overweight People"
Reflecting on her public journey, Winfrey shared the emotional toll of tabloid exploitation and societal judgment.
-
Watch: Fans Worried As Dave Blunts Performs Sitting On Couch, Hooked To Oxygen Tank
Many of Dave Blunts' fans applauded his routine but also expressed concern that he needed to take care of his health.
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
-
Drugs Like Ozempic Won't 'Cure' Obesity But Might Make Us More Fat-Phobic
Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could "end obesity" by reducing the appetite and waistlines of millions of people around the world.
-
An Exercise Pill That Gives Benefits Of Working Out
The scientists say the pill could offer other benefits including making us feel younger and working against obesity, heart failure, and kidney decline.
