obesity
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Ozempic and eating disorder concerns prompt calls for more screening
Initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (brand names for semaglutide) have become household…
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How Ozempic works in the brain to help people lose weight
When Jenni* started using a medication called liraglutide to lose weight, she noticed changes not just in her appetite, but…
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Half of Australia’s kids forecast to be overweight or obese by 2050: study
As obesity rates are set to soar globally, half of children and young people in Australia are forecast to be…
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‘Dramatic’ overhaul on obesity as global health experts rethink BMI focus
Global health leaders have proposed a “dramatic overhaul” of the way doctors look at obesity, publishing new guidelines that split…
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How many drinks should you have per week? Take our male health quiz
Reckon you’re an expert in male health? We’ve created a quiz on the biggest health issues facing Aussie males today.…
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Doctors weigh societal costs of using drugs to treat obesity crisis
It could be one of the most transformative medical advancements since the contraceptive pill: an injection of a peptide that…
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