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Undernutrition and obesity a 'double burden' in Africa: WHO study

According to a World Health Organization study published by The Lancet medical journal, obesity has increased alarmingly in low and middle income countries, particularly in Africa. World Obesity Day, held on 4 March, aims to raise awareness around what the WHO describes as an "epidemic".

Radio France Internationale

Global Obesity Crisis: Lifestyle Changes Urged For Healthier Future

Learn about the global obesity crisis, its causes, and solutions to combat this health issue.

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What do Latinos Think About Using Weight Loss Drugs Such as Wegovy and Ozempic?

According to the CDC, almost 44.8% of Latino adults live with obesity

Latin Times

Increasing obesity among children a cause for concern: NCDPA

Prevent childhood obesity with the '5-2-1-0' rule recommended by NCDPA to combat unhealthy lifestyle habits.

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How The Red-Hot Obesity Space Could Help Eli Lilly Join The 1,000 Club

Lilly's new weight-loss drug could top $62 billion in 2030 sales, an analyst said Friday as he boosted his price target on Eli Lilly stock to 1,000.

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More that 1 billion of world's population is clinically obese, study shows

More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity – with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a WHO study published by The Lancet medical journal.

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Government 'not doing nearly enough' to tackle obesity, says former Tory health minister

Lord Bethell tells the Standard that obesity will ‘bankrupt the country’ without urgent action

Evening Standard

More Than One Billion Now Afflicted By Obesity: Lancet

More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by the Lancet medical journal.

International Business Times

More than a billion people worldwide are obese, research finds

Over past three decades. obesity rates increased fourfold among children and doubled among adults

The Guardian - UK

Oprah Winfrey announces she is stepping down from WeightWatchers

Talkshow host says she will donate all her shares ‘to eliminate any perceived conflict around her taking weight-loss medications’

The Guardian - US

Calories on menus in pubs and restaurants will save 9,000 lives, says study

Scientists say extending measures to all food outlets would reduce obesity

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2 Obesity Treatment Stocks Morgan Stanley Likes More than Novo Nordisk

While Novo Nordisk's Wegovy currently dominates the obesity treatment market, Morgan Stanley sees more upside potential for LLY and AZN stocks going forward.

Evening Standard

Getting pupils to move during lessons can cut obesity, says London study

UCL scientists say reducing sedentary time in classroom can reduce weight by 8%

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Weight-Loss Drugs Have One Big Problem. These Drugmakers Are Taking It On.

Weight-loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly lead to massive weight loss. But not all of that weight loss is healthy.

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Europe's Most Valuable Stock Is a Must-Own Near 52-Week Highs

Despite concerns over its ability to meet surging semaglutide demand, this Danish pharmaceutical giant holds a dominant position in the diabetes and insulin markets - and now commands the lead in Europe's stock market, too. Here's why NVO is a must-own stock.

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The Tories have ruined our health. These are the three things Labour must do to repair the damage

Childhood obesity and demoralised NHS staff are among the biggest problems for Keir Starmer, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

A doctor argues that the current focus on fighting obesity with drugs like Ozempic ignores the bigger picture: We need a medical system and society that support healthy life habits.

Salon

Do fermented foods aid in weight loss?

"A systematic review of all studies that looked at the impact of fermented foods on satiety . . . showed no effect"

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drugs need to become cheaper, says AstraZeneca boss

Loss of muscle mass also flagged, as UK drugmaker works with China’s Eccogene on obesity and type 2 diabetes pill

Investors Business Daily

Viking Therapeutics Charges To A Record High On An Update For Its Eli Lilly-Rivaling Obesity Drug

Viking Therapeutics moved up its timeline for an Eli Lilly-rivaling obesity treatment on Thursday, leading VKTX stock to a record high.

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Novo Nordisk vs. Eli Lilly: Which Mega-Cap Healthcare Stock is a Better Buy for 2024?

Healthcare stocks LLY and NVO have crushed broader market returns in the past two decades. But with competition heating up over obesity drugs, which mega-cap stock is a better buy today?

Dynamite News

Weight loss surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates

Bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure, than blood pressure medication alone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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