Does EU Approval of Wegovy Pill Change NVO’s Competitive Story?
Novo Nordisk NVO received a meaningful commercial boost last week after the European Commission approved the oral version of…
The Exercise Paradox: Why Workouts Don’t Guarantee Weight Loss
Exercise may do less for initial weight loss than commonly assumed, but it could be crucial for preventing…
America’s GLP-1 use nearly quadruples in just two years
America is slimming down — one shot at a time. The number of US adults turning to blockbuster…
Too many Britons are too fat to work – and smartphones are the problem
Thirty-one years ago, approximately 15 per cent of 10-11 year olds in the UK were classified as obese.…
Natural Supplement May Boost Cancer-Fighting Immunity
Researchers have found that a yeast-derived dietary supplement can reprogram developing immune cells in obese mice, strengthening their…
Scientists show how sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria
Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular…
Mwyngil Therapeutics to tackle obesity, but without GLP-1s
Allison covers what hot startups are getting up to, and who’s financing them. She is also co-host of…
Semaglutide dose may matter more than weight loss for heart health
A large real-world study suggests semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits may be more closely linked to the dose patients receive…
Scientists Develop a Food Ingredient That May Prevent Obesity
A newly authorized food ingredient developed by UK researchers may help prevent gradual weight gain by enhancing the…
Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that…
‘I party hard then use skinny jabs and IV drips to stay healthy and look good’
Brandon Banach says he uses ‘biohacking’ so he can keep living a ‘party lifestyle’Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money…
Inside South Africa’s illegal weight-loss drug trade
Story audio is generated using AI People become obese for many reasons. Genetics, the environments they live in,…