Weightloss

How 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. Source link

3 months ago

Why 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…

4 months ago

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 to…

4 months ago

Relying on weight-loss drugs to stop obesity would be ‘societal failure’

Speaking at the Medical Journalists' Association annual lecture, Sir Chris said he was worried about obesity as there is an…

5 months ago

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. Source link

6 months ago

People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain

Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesSlimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds…

7 months ago

Thousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial

Getty ImagesThousands of people from some of Scotland's most deprived areas are to be offered free weight-loss jabs as part…

9 months ago

How weight-loss injections are making obesity a wealth issue

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentBBCThree years ago, a fashion editor friend returned from Milan Fashion Week bursting with a story to tell.Most…

10 months ago

Will Serena Williams’s weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Serena Williams, one of the most successful athletes of all time, has spoken out about using weight loss drugs -…

11 months ago

More weight-loss drugs offered in type 2 diabetes care shake-up

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterGetty ImagesTreatment for millions of people with type 2 diabetes should be more personalised, with greater access to…

11 months ago