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Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.

WEKU

Young and old: how the Covid pandemic has affected every UK generation

From children behind on milestones to less active older people, broader effects are being felt four years after the initial outbreak

The Guardian - UK

Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Using Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro After Health Scare

Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey share their weight loss journeys and discuss societal stigma around obesity and weight loss medications.

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The debate over kids and Ozempic

Adolescents are being prescribed semaglutide for obesity, but some experts are concerned about band-aid solutions

Salon

Analyst revamps Eli Lilly stock price target on weight loss drug

Here's what could happen to Eli Lilly shares next.

The Street

How essential are free school meals?

"As of 2023, several states have implemented their own universal free school meals policies"

Salon

Collaborative study between bariatric, transplant surgery team provides new hope for ESRD patients

A bariatric and transplant surgery team collaborated on a study that gave people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity a new hope. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Texas City with Largest Proportion of Latino Population Has Highest Obesity Rate in the U.S.: Study

A report by WalletHub analyzed data from 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across 19 key metrics

Latin Times

Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease: Research

In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eli Lilly Taps Amazon's Pharmacy To Deliver Meds, Including Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound

Eli Lilly said Wednesday it tapped Amazon.com's pharmacy division to deliver some of its prescription meds, including its weight-loss drug.

Investors Business Daily

Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants

A collaborative research between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has provided fresh hope for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Overweight girls ‘more likely to see GP about musculoskeletal problems’

Study finds reception-age girls with obesity 67% more likely to see doctor about musculoskeletal issues than those at healthy weight

The Guardian - UK

Research shows how oestrogen protects against fatty liver

New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. further on Dynamite News:

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How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk

It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.

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Research shows how oestrogen protects against fatty liver

New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institute demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Guardian - UK

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: ministers doing ‘next to nothing’ to tackle obesity

Celebrity chef clashes with health secretary over what he calls government’s lack of obesity strategy

The Hindu

Are many Labradors hard-wired for obesity?

New research shows Labrador retrievers with a genetic mutation face constant hunger and lower calorie burn, leading to obesity.

WEKU

FDA approves Wegovy for lowering heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

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US FDA Approves Wegovy To Cut Risk Of Heart Problems

The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for a popular anti-obesity drug to be used to prevent serious heart conditions for the first time, in a move likely to expand insurance coverage.

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Novo Nordisk CEO Warns Of Health Risks From Semaglutide

Novo Nordisk CEO addresses concerns about compounded semaglutide for diabetes and obesity, emphasizing safety risks and need for FDA-approved medications.

Medical Daily

People At High Risk Of Obesity In Middle Age If Parents Were Obese: Study

People whose parents both experienced obesity in middle age are six times more likely to live with obesity during the same life stage, and the risk of developing obesity triples when one parent is living with the condition.

AAP

No fish, eggs during pregnancy 'may lead to obesity'

Mums who do not eat cooked fish or eggs during pregnancy have a higher risk of having kids with childhood obesity, a new study says.

The Guardian - UK

‘Much more fixated on the sausage’: study sheds light on obesity in labradors

Study suggests dogs with POMC gene mutation are hungrier between meals and burn fewer calories when at rest

Evening Standard

King's College to investigate global surge in bowel cancer cases among under-50s

London university to look at how obesity and diet could contribute to rise in cases

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