Wegovy use among teens up 50% as obesity crisis worsens
LOS ANGELES, June 3: American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as… Read More
2 months ago
obesity
Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when… Read More
7 months ago
More than a billion people worldwide suffer from obesity: WHO
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an… Read More
1 year ago
Zepbound: Eli Lilly obesity drug now available in pharmacies
Eli Lilly on Tuesday said its recently approved obesity treatment Zepbound is now available in… Read More
2 years ago
Roche joins race for obesity drugs with $2.7 billion
Roche agreed to take over unlisted obesity drug developer Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion upfront,… Read More
2 years ago
Weight-loss drugs pilot to begin in UK
Britain plans to launch a pilot programme exploring how new weekly weight-loss shots such as… Read More
2 years ago
Obesity may weaken Covid vaccine protection
Severe obesity may weaken the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in those who have never been… Read More
3 years ago
No chocolate or ice cream ads for kids as Spain tackles obesity
Spain will ban advertising of unhealthy foods and drinks like chocolate, biscuits and ice cream… Read More
4 years ago
Coronavirus found to infect fat cells
Obesity is a known risk factor for more severe COVID-19. One likely reason may be… Read More
4 years ago
Woman moves out of bed after 14 years following weight loss surgery in Lahore
LAHORE: A Lahore surgeon helped a female school teacher who was on a bed for… Read More
4 years ago
Teens who need to lose weight should quit staying up so late
“Sleep deprivation may be associated with increased caloric intake, and decreased physical activity, resulting in… Read More
6 years ago
Double burden of obesity, undernourishment stalks world: report
A report in The Lancet said being overweight can no longer be considered a rich… Read More
6 years ago
1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight: UNICEF
Among children under five, diet during first 1,000 days after conception is the foundation for… Read More
6 years ago
Competition can help overweight people get moving
People who are overweight or obese may get more physical activity when they participate in… Read More
6 years ago
As Americans get heavier, obesity-linked cancers may strike earlier
Increasing numbers of middle-aged Americans appear to be developing cancers that can be associated with… Read More
6 years ago
Consumption of sugary drinks linked with cancer risk: study
The consumption of sugary drinks has exploded worldwide in recent decades and the high-calorie beverages… Read More
6 years ago
Weightlifting better at reducing heart fat than aerobic exercise
Obese people who engaged in resistance training were more likely to see reductions in a… Read More
6 years ago
Varied bedtimes tied to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
People who don’t consistently get the same amount of sleep or go to bed at… Read More
6 years ago
Overly obese Noor Hassan to undergo surgery after preliminary tests: Doctors
"The Army Chief is worried about my health and I would like to thank him… Read More
6 years ago
COAS Bajwa green lights air ambulance support for obese man
Hassan weighs 320 kgs and had made an appeal for help to the Army Chief… Read More
6 years ago