#Obesity

Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

The move forms part of the first set of global guidelines for the treatment of obese children and adolescents

Scientists have discovered that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving medications producing surprisingly strong effects.…

A study of nearly 90,000 adults found that people consuming the most of a little-known sugar found in red meat had a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.…

Novo released new evidence that its experimental CagriSema injection can improve upon the weight loss with its blockbuster GLP-1 obesity injection, Wegovy.

A large majority of Americans are walking around with too much body fat, nationally representative data suggests.

Scientists have created an AI-powered system that can scan and map an entire mouse body in extraordinary detail — and it just uncovered a surprising new effect of obesity.…

By analyzing over 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers discovered that users of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs frequently discussed unexpected symptoms like menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes.…

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source.…

Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting millions worldwide.…

When the body runs low on protein, the gut sends powerful signals to the brain that reshape cravings and push animals to seek essential amino acids instead of sugar.…

Colorectal cancer is increasingly showing up in younger adults, with cases now appearing in people as young as their thirties — often with no family history or warning signs.…

There are a multitude of red-light emitting consumer goods, but do they really do anything for your health? We look at the science behind the hype — plus, the increasing levels of obesity in lower-income countries.…

Global reporting of obesity is commonly based on comparisons over multiple decades1 and lacks a granular and systematic analysis of its dynamics.…

Trajectories of obesity prevalence over the past 45 years reveal patterns of growth, plateau and decline that differ across high-, middle- and low-income countries.…

From Independent RSS Feed: Doctors urged to study Mona Lisa for fresh perspective on obesity

Swedish study of 600,000 patients between 17 and 60 years old suggests there is no safe age to get heavier

From Independent RSS Feed: How UK obesity rates compare to other high-income western nations

From Independent RSS Feed: Experts reveal the good and bad news about Britain’s obesity rates – and the role weight loss jabs will have

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends