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Ozempic to Mounjaro - what are the weight loss injections and what were they designed to do?
As Sky News research revealed thousands of severely obese patients are facing severely delayed treatment, here we look at the ...
'King Kong' weight loss jab Mounjaro hit by NHS postcode lottery
Thousands of patients desperate to access the “King Kong” of weight loss jabs are facing a postcode lottery, research reveals ...
New NHS fat jab guidance issued as top doctor says it's 'crucial'
The updated standard replaces three previous guidelines and reflects the latest thinking on tackling obesity through the ...
Weight loss jab left mum-of-two passing BLACK urine and hospitalised: 'I thought I was going to die'
Claire Reed, from Aberdeen in Scotland, was prescribed Mounjaro in March after she was left 'fed up' of not fitting into her ...
NHS fat jab medication guidance change including Wegovy and Mounjaro - 'it's crucial'
People using weight loss medication have been warned it is not a "quick fix" with many at risk of regaining their lost weight ...
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Noom expands its GLP-1 range with 'microdose' package
Digital health company Noom has started offering lower doses of GLP-1 agonist semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy, at a knock-down price. The 'microdose' ...
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Calls for long-term weight support to improve health outcomes
People completing obesity medication or weight management programmes should be offered structured, long-term support to help ...
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Real-World Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs Exposed Through Facebook Posts
Facebook posts reveal more GI side effects from semaglutide drugs like Ozempic than Mounjaro, offering new insights into ...
Weight loss drugs could soon be used to treat these seven other health conditions
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are actively exploring other medical uses for their GLP-1 drugs, and have already seen some ...
Warning issued to anyone on weight-loss jabs as patients risk piling pounds back on
Experts say NHS patients should be monitored for at least a year after treatment ends, with tailored support provided if ...
Dr. Roach: Person with mild sleep apnea is wary of PAP machines
Dr. Roach: I’m a 67-year-old female in pretty good health. The only medications I take are for my thyroid, arthritis and hormone replacement. … Dr. Roach: I am 66 years old and have had highly ...