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A ‘skinny jab’ is no quick fix for obesity – and no excuse to let junk food companies off the hook

Britain should be taxing unhealthy food and clamping down on marketing, says Sarah Boseley, the Guardian’s former health editor

The Guardian - UK

Britain has an obesity crisis. We won’t solve it until we start listening to ‘nanny’

In failing to regulate the food sector, successive governments have allowed industry giants to flood the market with products that make us ill

The Guardian - UK

Larger-bodied airline passengers forced to pay for two seats prompts call for clearer anti-discrimination laws

Advocates say rules for ‘guests of size’ are inconsistent across Australian aviation, generating anxiety and unfair costs for those affected

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Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

Suzette Zuena is her own best advertisement for weight loss.

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Losing weight on NHS soup and shake diet can ‘reverse’ type 2 diabetes

Obesity is a major cause of type 2 diabetes, and research suggests obese people are as much as 80 times more likely to develop the condition

Evening Standard

Nanny statism fears behind UK’s 30-year failure to tackle obesity, report says

IfG says Labour and Conservative governments have shied away from addressing subject seen as a minefield

The Guardian - UK

How UK governments from Major to Johnson tried to tackle obesity

Successive administrations have produced hundreds of policies to solve public health threat since 1990

The Guardian - UK

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UK 'faces higher taxes' as successive PMs have been 'too squeamish' to tackle obesity

The Institute for Government warned that a repeated failure to tackle the obesity epidemic will result in higher taxes and spending - with the problem already costing the NHS £6.5billion every year

Daily Mirror

Losing weight can put type 2 diabetes in remission ‘for at least five years’

Obesity is a major driver of type 2 diabetes, with research suggesting that obese people are up to 80 times more likely to develop the condition.

The Independent UK

Government ‘squeamishness’ over tackling obesity ‘will lead to higher taxes’

The Institute for Government said rising UK obesity rates are harming people’s health, burdening the NHS and seriously damaging the economy.

The Independent UK

13 years after bariatric surgery, a 27-year-old says it changed her life

Maria Caprigno was one of the youngest people in the U.S. to get the surgery. As parents and doctors grapple with the obesity treatment for teens, Caprigno cites the long-term benefits.

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'Super vegetable' helps you lose weight and decrease cancer risk, says new study

Eating the superfood can help aid your digestive system and decrease your risk of health issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity and even cancer.

Daily Record

Diabetics’ weight loss drug Ozempic draws demand, and questions

Interest has exploded in a weight loss drug that was initially developed to help diabetics control their blood sugar.

Tribune News Service

These new weight-loss drugs are tempting – but here’s why I won’t use them

I’ve never been thin. But if these new anti-obesity drugs put me off my dinner, count me out

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Risk of heart disease lower when obesity is due to genetics rather than lifestyle – new research

It’s well known that a high body mass index (BMI) has negative effects on our health, increasing the risk of several diseases. This is concerning since nearly one-third of the world’s population is now classified as overweight or obese.

Evening Standard

‘Tackle junk food’ call as one in four London primary pupils are obese

Health experts warn that high obesity rates will increase pressure on the NHS

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: My child wants to be a vegetarian. Is that OK?

Children and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated fat than their nonvegetarian peers. They also tend to be at lower risk for obesity and overweight.

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Did you know Beige fat are linked to age-related metabolic changes? Research reveals

Researchers have revealed a method to avoid age-related weight gain, which may help to prevent obesity and related health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation. Read further on Dynamite News;

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The Guardian - UK

British doctor pioneers low-carb diet as cure for obesity and type 2 diabetes

A lifestyle approach developed by Dr David Unwin shows benefits that could have significant health implications

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Experts warn new weight loss medications carry long-term concerns

Some doctors, psychologists and eating disorder experts worry these new medications, originally developed to treat diabetes, could become a problem long-term.

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New study links "free sugar" to cancer

Free sugar has been linked to cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, strokes and more ailments

The Guardian - UK

Obesity is a symptom of a society that doesn’t care

Letters: John Atkinson says obesity is almost exclusively a disease of poverty, particularly in children, while Kate Halliwell defends the food and drink industries. Plus letters from Fiona Morgan, Julie Box and Alix Dearing

The Guardian - UK

Food experts condemn UK supermarkets over failure to tackle sugar levels

Retailers continue to encourage sugar consumption while paying lip service to healthy eating, report says

Capital & Main

Something to Chew Over While You Order Your Next Boba Tea

We hate to break your bubble, but here’s the sweet, sticky truth about a popular Asian drink.

The Guardian - AU

‘Hollywood skinny jab’: what do we know about anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic in Australia?

Demand for the jab has prompted worldwide shortages of Ozempic, but a new class of drugs has challenged the way we approach obesity

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