Obesity

Drawing on Harvard Chan School research, biotech startup aims to to tackle age-related illness Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health20:15Heart Disease Biotech Global Health

Self-employment tied to lower heart disease risk, new study finds Forbes21:00Heart Disease Biotech Global Health

Novo Nordisk stock rises 6% in a week: What should investors do? Zacks18:41Novo Nordisk Tirzepatide Pharma

Novo Nordisk ramps up obesity fight, advances amycretin to Phase III Clinical Trials Arena14:58Novo Nordisk Tirzepatide Pharma

New review calls for better integration of scale in obesity prevention cost-effectiveness studies World Obesity Federation09:07Global Health

Scientists discover molecule that switches off brown fat activity News-Medical.Net15:34Global Health

Alarming rise in liver disease amid global fatty liver day 2025 American Journal of Managed Care22:41Tirzepatide

Fdf swings behind mandatory health reporting in call for ‘bold’ action on obesity The Grocer11:11Tirzepatide

FDA-approved drug may help restore breathing in obesity-related sleep disorder News-Medical.Net18:52FDA Global Health Pharma

New ‘weight-loss’ drugs have lower impact in real life compared to clinical trial results: study The Hindu05:51FDA Global Health Pharma

UAE: Pioneering initiative against obesity launched Gulf News11:05Abu Dhabi Global Health Middle East

Oig favorable advisory opinion on physician practice’s arrangement with telehealth platform and recent corporate… JD Supra16:37Abu Dhabi Global Health Middle East

London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis Evening Standard13:36Food and Drink London England

Kingston set to ban junk food adverts BBC08:32Food and Drink London England

Data Reveals: Scotland is one of UK’s least obese regions The Scotsman15:34UK Health NI News NHS

Data reveals: North East is UK’s most obese region Sunderland Echo15:37UK Health NI News NHS

New algorithm makes fitness trackers more accurate for people with obesity News-Medical.Net03:47Diet and Fitness Global Health Nature

Popular fitness trackers often fail people with obesity. Northwestern study reveals the fix Study Finds17:07Diet and Fitness Global Health Nature

Detecting monogenic obesity: a systematic exome-wide workup of over 500 individuals Nature.com17:06Genetics Nature Global Health

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In the last 4 hours

Plans for 'healthy food' takeaway at Gwent leisure centre South Wales Argus12:20

In the last 6 hours

UAE: Pioneering initiative against obesity launched Gulf News11:05

Earlier today

New Swedish research initiative targets obesity and metabolic diseases News-Medical.Net04:38

New algorithm makes fitness trackers more accurate for people with obesity News-Medical.Net03:47

Half of your kid’s food might be ultra-processed and that’s a problem News-Medical.Net03:06

Yesterday

Popular Fitness Trackers Often Fail People With Obesity. Northwestern Study Reveals The Fix Study Finds17:07 19-Jun-25

Data reveals: North East is UK’s most obese region Sunderland Echo15:37 19-Jun-25

Data Reveals: Scotland is one of UK’s least obese regions The Scotsman15:34 19-Jun-25

Domino's given permission for new North Wales store despite 'obesity' fears Wales Online14:02 19-Jun-25

Research shows a hidden cause of obesity Knowridge Science Report11:43 19-Jun-25

Healing through food: UF researchers say diet can be powerful medicine ABC Action News, Florida11:36 19-Jun-25

How obesity also affects the next generation University of Bonn05:47 19-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

STAT Plus: Zealand’s GLP-2 candidate shows early weight loss results STAT17:42 18-Jun-25

Kupffer cell programming by maternal obesity triggers fatty liver disease Nature.com17:12 18-Jun-25

Weight-loss drugs are changing the way we drink. What does that mean for alcohol brands? BeverageDaily.com17:10 18-Jun-25

Oig Favorable Advisory Opinion on Physician Practice’s Arrangement with Telehealth Platform and Recent Corporate… National Law Review17:09 18-Jun-25

Can Ozempic, Wegovy Drive Further Growth for NVO in the Obesity Space? Zacks16:59 18-Jun-25

OIG Favorable Advisory Opinion on Physician Practice’s Arrangement with Telehealth Platform and Recent Corporate… JD Supra16:37 18-Jun-25

Changing mindsets and narratives around obesity for a healthier future The Hindu12:59 18-Jun-25

New review calls for better integration of scale in obesity prevention cost-effectiveness studies World Obesity Federation09:07 18-Jun-25

Researchers Discover Drugs Like Ozempic Aren’t as Effective Outside of Clinical Trials The Tribune, California22:46 17-Jun-25

Study: Prevalence and Clinical Implications of MASLD in Type 2 Diabetes Pharmacy Times21:10 17-Jun-25

Prior Auth for Obesity Drugs; New Dietary Guidelines? Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1s Medpage Today19:18 17-Jun-25

FDA-approved drug may help restore breathing in obesity-related sleep disorder News-Medical.Net18:52 17-Jun-25

A nitroalkene derivative of salicylate, Sana, induces creatine-dependent thermogenesis and promotes weight loss Nature.com18:33 17-Jun-25

Bariatric surgery linked to lower risk of psychiatric disorders than GLP-1 drugs News-Medical.Net18:31 17-Jun-25

New Tirzepatide Access and Pricing Through Self-Pay Options Pharmacy Times15:14 17-Jun-25

Obesity is not a death sentence: the Shalimov Center successfully uses modern surgery to combat excess weight UNN.ua14:47 17-Jun-25

Fatty liver found in majority of type 2 diabetes patients News-Medical.Net12:55 17-Jun-25

STAT Plus: China, where obesity levels are low, becomes hotbed for weight loss drug trials STAT09:32 17-Jun-25

Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to High Prevalence of Chronic Medical, Psychiatric Comorbidities American Journal of Managed Care22:36 16-Jun-25

Drawing on Harvard Chan School research, biotech startup aims to to tackle age-related illness Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health20:15 16-Jun-25

An experimental obesity drug shows promise in early trials Los Angeles Times19:53 16-Jun-25

Childhood weight gain leads to taller adults without increasing obesity risk News-Medical.Net19:38 16-Jun-25

Alcohol-free beer makes you fat and can give you diabetes, according to boffins Daily Star19:30 16-Jun-25

Novo Nordisk Stock Rises 6% in a Week: What Should Investors Do? Zacks18:41 16-Jun-25

Early-life weight gain boosts adult height without increasing obesity risk University of Michigan17:54 16-Jun-25

Detecting monogenic obesity: a systematic exome-wide workup of over 500 individuals Nature.com17:06 16-Jun-25

A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits NPR16:34 16-Jun-25

GLP-1 Drugs and Liver Screening Took Center Stage at AACE Meeting Medpage Today16:31 16-Jun-25

Scientists discover molecule that switches off brown fat activity News-Medical.Net15:34 16-Jun-25

The poor eat not for nourishment, only to be full Bianet14:36 16-Jun-25

Understanding the Cellular Underpinnings of Obesity New York Institute of Technology14:02 16-Jun-25

Eli Lilly: Zepbound Highest Doses To Be Available In Single-dose Vials For $499/month RTT News12:16 16-Jun-25

Fdf swings behind mandatory health reporting in call for ‘bold’ action on obesity The Grocer11:11 16-Jun-25

A new pill may help fight obesity without diet or exercise Knowridge Science Report11:07 16-Jun-25

A revolutionary drug for extreme hunger offers clues to obesity's complexity CBS News10:10 16-Jun-25

A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite WIRED10:05 16-Jun-25

Mango consumption linked to improved heart health SAMAA09:00 16-Jun-25

Vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity Knowridge Science Report01:17 16-Jun-25

Alcohol-free beer 'raises diabetes and obesity risks', research suggests MailOnline23:04 15-Jun-25

London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis Evening Standard13:36 15-Jun-25

Predictors of BMI reduction with phentermine/topiramate in adolescents with obesity Nature.com08:32 15-Jun-25

Kingston set to ban junk food adverts BBC08:32 15-Jun-25

New drug could treat fatty liver disease and obesity Knowridge Science Report01:19 15-Jun-25

1000-Lb Sisters: Tammy Slaton's Medical History Explained (Will She Go Further Than Skin… ScreenRant23:33 14-Jun-25

Peter Moore: Wonder drugs said to cure obesity not all they seem Torbay Weekly17:03 14-Jun-25

Obesity Guidelines Differ for Adult, Pediatric Patients American Journal of Managed Care02:08 14-Jun-25

Overweight, Obesity Associated With Neurologic and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Post-COVID-19 Condition Pharmacy Times17:11 13-Jun-25

This Parenting Style Reduces Childhood Obesity Risk PsyBlog17:02 13-Jun-25

From 110 kg to 78 kg: Retired Himachal agri officer credits millets for health revival Indian Express15:43 13-Jun-25

NVO Stock up on Plans to Advance Obesity Candidate Amycretin Zacks15:18 13-Jun-25

Novo Nordisk ramps up obesity fight, advances amycretin to Phase III Clinical Trials Arena14:58 13-Jun-25

Dental Issues Top List in Indonesia’s Mass Health Screenings, Minister Says Jakarta Globe14:19 13-Jun-25

Health Ministry advances plan to lower smoking, obesity rates in Türkiye Daily Sabah13:08 13-Jun-25

New research discovery could advance drug treatments for diabetes and obesity University of Glasgow12:30 13-Jun-25

Half of Indonesian women have abdominal obesity: ministry Antara News11:56 13-Jun-25

Korean researchers to use AI to predict psychiatric drug-induced weight gain Korea Biomedical Review08:48 13-Jun-25

Health organizations, experts term federal budget anti-public The Nation04:30 13-Jun-25

Worried About Your Vision on Ozempic or Wegovy? Read This FirstCan Ozempic or Wegovy Make You Go Blind? What Doctors… The Tribune, California00:54 13-Jun-25

Study: Dementia caregivers face more dementia-related health risks McKnight's Long-Term Care News00:07 13-Jun-25

In the last month

Alarming Rise in Liver Disease Amid Global Fatty Liver Day 2025 American Journal of Managed Care22:41 12-Jun-25

Sedentary lifestyle leads to rise in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among young adults The Times of India17:05 12-Jun-25

Pediatric probiotic supplements linked to lower obesity in young children: Study NutraIngredients-USA.com15:15 12-Jun-25

Obesity drug tops Finland’s pharmaceutical sales Helsinki Times14:57 12-Jun-25

OneSource eyes weight-loss drug boost to order book The Business Standard13:02 12-Jun-25

Obesity drug now one of Finland's most-sold medications YLE News11:45 12-Jun-25

Major study offers practical guidance on antibiotic dosing in patients with obesity Leiden University08:35 12-Jun-25

‘Drugs alone not the answer’, says top GP as he talks about weight loss jabs The Bolton News07:58 12-Jun-25

Kakao Healthcare partners with Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital to manage obesity Korea Biomedical Review07:56 12-Jun-25

South Africa: The Way We Understand Obesity Is Changing - What Does It Mean for South Africa? AllAfrica06:15 12-Jun-25

Why choosing different foods each day could lower your diabetes risk News-Medical.Net03:54 12-Jun-25

South London council to ban adverts for unhealthy food, vaping and gambling My London18:08 11-Jun-25

Can Mounjaro, Zepbound Help Lilly Maintain Dominance in Obesity Space? Zacks15:48 11-Jun-25

Waist-to-height ratio found to predict liver damage better than BMI News-Medical.Net14:39 11-Jun-25

Smelling food triggers fullness through newly found brain pathway News-Medical.Net14:29 11-Jun-25

Smelling Food Activates Neurons That Curb Appetite in Lean Mice Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News13:14 11-Jun-25

The way we understand obesity is changing: What does it mean for South Africa? Eyewitness News11:26 11-Jun-25

How to keep weight off after obesity drugs Nature.com10:02 11-Jun-25

Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of hospital admission for infection in children University of Oxford09:23 11-Jun-25

AMA endorses resolution to expand access to anti-obesity medications News-Medical.Net08:32 11-Jun-25

Health and transport experts object to new McDonald’s drive-through The Argus, Sussex07:49 11-Jun-25

New ‘weight-loss’ drugs have lower impact in real life compared to clinical trial results: study The Hindu05:51 11-Jun-25

Chromium-rich fiber supplement keeps you fuller and reduces insulin spikes News-Medical.Net04:28 11-Jun-25

Metsera’s long-acting obesity drug sheds 8.4% weight in phase 1, fueling once-monthly GLP-1 combo plan Korea Biomedical Review01:44 11-Jun-25

Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s rating surprise tied to persistent consumer issue The State, South Carolina01:11 11-Jun-25

Semaglutide Combinations Show Promise in Phase 2 COURAGE Obesity Trial Pharmacy Times22:05 10-Jun-25

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management: Bridging Disease State Expertise and Real-World Insights for Pharmacists Pharmacy Times19:32 10-Jun-25

The Last "Acceptable" Prejudice: Obesity Psychology Today19:18 10-Jun-25

Less Real-World GLP-1 Weight Loss; TROA Support; Rebuttal to Vitamin D Guidelines Medpage Today18:51 10-Jun-25

Real-world study finds lower weight loss with GLP-1 drugs due to early discontinuation News-Medical.Net17:05 10-Jun-25

A Call for Comprehensive, Equitable Adolescent Obesity Care American Journal of Managed Care13:45 10-Jun-25

Obesity Injections May Have Fewer Weight Loss Effects In Real World: Study NDTV.com13:02 10-Jun-25

Obesity rates in adults drop across city BBC12:49 10-Jun-25

Built for health? New review explores How neighbourhoods influence obesity through physical activity World Obesity Federation11:28 10-Jun-25

How obesity raises the risk of bowel cancer—and what you can do about it Knowridge Science Report10:51 10-Jun-25

How robotic surgeries are offering safer, quicker, more precise care for gynaecological cancers The Hindu05:57 10-Jun-25

'Fat-shaming' not the answer to Worcestershire's obesity problem Evesham Journal05:06 10-Jun-25

CPAP or Zepbound? Patients, doctors debate sleep apnea treatment UPI21:42 9-Jun-25

Advertising of Hfss food and drink to children The House of Commons Library blog18:32 9-Jun-25

Support not shame to tackle obesity - health chief BBC17:31 9-Jun-25

Industry-sponsored opinion of the week: forget about food warning labels Food Politics14:05 9-Jun-25

Olive oil fat linked to obesity risk, study shows Knowridge Science Report12:05 9-Jun-25

Obesity raises colon cancer risk by 50%, study finds Knowridge Science Report01:09 9-Jun-25

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About our Obesity news

Latest news on obesity, weight management and public health policy, covering treatment advances, prevention strategies, childhood obesity rates, and global health initiatives worldwide.

Obesity has become one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, affecting over 800 million adults globally according to the World Health Organisation. The condition, defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher, is associated with numerous health complications including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

Recent developments in obesity management include breakthrough medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have shown promising results in clinical trials. However, access to these treatments remains limited due to high costs and supply shortages. Meanwhile, governments worldwide are implementing various policy measures, from sugar taxes to advertising restrictions, aimed at tackling rising obesity rates.

Beyond medical interventions, communities are increasingly focusing on creating healthier environments through initiatives such as improving access to nutritious food, developing walkable neighbourhoods, and promoting physical activity programmes. Schools across the UK have implemented comprehensive healthy eating and exercise programmes, while local authorities are working to increase green spaces and recreational facilities.

The understanding of obesity has evolved significantly since the early 20th century, shifting from viewing it simply as a matter of personal choice to recognising it as a complex chronic disease influenced by genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. This change in perspective has led to more nuanced approaches to prevention and treatment.

Stay informed about the latest developments in obesity research, treatment options, and public health initiatives through our comprehensive NewsNow feed. From breakthrough medical treatments to community health programmes and policy changes, our coverage brings together critical updates from leading health organisations, research institutions, and medical journals worldwide.

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