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Weight Loss Jabs: Users Regain All Weight in 20 Months

A major Oxford University study reveals people on drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro regain weight four times faster than traditional dieters after stopping. Learn the long-term implications for NHS policy and private users.

Study: Weight returns after stopping obesity jabs

A landmark Oxford review reveals weight regain is rapid after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, suggesting a need for lifelong treatment. Experts warn of implications for NHS policy and private costs.

Weight loss pills set for 2026 approval, cost to fall

A major shift in obesity treatment is coming as weight loss drugs in pill form are set for UK approval in 2026, making them cheaper and more accessible. Experts warn of the need for a public debate on long-term use.

World's most obese man dies aged 41 in Mexico

Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Mexico aged 41. Read the full story on his health struggles and global obesity crisis.

Pregnancy diet smell linked to child obesity risk

New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.

Man denied NHS weight-loss surgery over ADHD

Keren Slater, 48, claims the NHS refused him a gastric bypass due to his ADHD, leaving him in limbo. He says he's being discriminated against and has nowhere to turn for help.

West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart

New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.

Weight Loss Drug Showdown: Novo Nordisk vs Eli Lilly

The pharmaceutical weight loss market heats up as Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic confront serious competition from Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, reshaping diabetes and obesity treatment landscapes.

NHS approves weight loss drug Mounjaro

The groundbreaking diabetes treatment Mounjaro receives NHS approval for weight management, offering new hope for millions struggling with obesity in the UK.

NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis

Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.

NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care

Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.

Wegovy's hidden mental benefits revealed

Stanford psychologist reveals how weight-loss drugs like Wegovy create profound mental changes that could revolutionise obesity treatment beyond mere physical transformation.

NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients

New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.

NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists

Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.

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