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Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly - reuters.com
Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly reuters.com
August 13, 2026New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
August 10, 2026Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
August 7, 2026Obesity battle heats up again as Novo claws way back into race with Lilly - Reuters
Obesity battle heats up again as Novo claws way back into race with Lilly Reuters
August 3, 2026Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.
July 25, 2026Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations - Reuters
Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations Reuters
July 22, 2026More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
July 22, 2026India approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy for fatty liver disease - Reuters
India approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy for fatty liver disease Reuters
July 17, 2026Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
July 16, 2026Hims' obesity drug business may get boost as employers drop coverage - Reuters
Hims' obesity drug business may get boost as employers drop coverage Reuters
June 25, 2026Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
June 24, 2026UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market - Reuters
UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market Reuters
June 11, 2026How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
June 11, 2026New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
June 8, 2026Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
April 10, 2026New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
April 8, 2026India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.
March 18, 2026Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
March 8, 2026Novo and Hims to sell obesity drugs together as feud ends, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Novo and Hims to sell obesity drugs together as feud ends, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
March 7, 2026Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's gearing up for March debut of generic semaglutide Obeda, sources say - Reuters
Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's gearing up for March debut of generic semaglutide Obeda, sources say Reuters
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New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
A daily weight-loss pill made by the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab has been approved for use in the UK - the first country in Europe to do so. Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, is for treating obesity
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
If England's obesity rates were still the same as 1993 there would be seven million fewer adults living with obesity. There are 14 million adults classified as obese, despite successive governments l
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Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight Daily life is not easy for Salvatore. At 17, he weighs 170kg (26st 10lb) and struggles to walk. He can't tie his own shoel
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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, experts at Imperial College London have warned. The rise has largely occurred since the Covid pandemic
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
Some popular energy drinks contain more caffeine than two cups of coffee Children under 16 will be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England from April, the government has said. Drin
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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
New cases of obesity are rising fastest in younger adults in England, a study suggests. Rates of new diagnoses for people in their 30s were nearly 20% higher in 2024-25 than they were in 2019-20, acc
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines r
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
It is thought about 1.6 million people are on weight-loss drugs in the UK. Some patients are able to get the injections through the NHS but most buy them privately. The most popular jabs are called M
Ozempic Butt: New Drug Aims to Prevent Muscle Loss
Researchers are developing a new medication to combat muscle loss associated with popular weight loss injections. Experts say up to one-third of weight reduction from obesity jabs comes from muscle ti
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New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A new drug called apitegromab could help people on obesity jabs avoid unwanted muscle decline that's been linked to flat bums or "Ozempic butt", according to research in Nature Medicine journal. Arou
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. The findings, outline
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
India could soon get a lot thinner - at least in theory. On Friday the patent on semaglutide - the molecule behind Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic - e
Kenya Obesity & Weight Loss Trends: Rising Rates & Changing Attitudes
63 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A growing demand for weight-loss treatments in Kenya reflects shifting societal attitudes towards body image, alongside a concernin