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The science of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

The medicines, which contain the drug semaglutide, can help people who are obese or overweight to quickly lose weight, but some are concerned over their potential side effects

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Losing weight is good for your health – even if you regain it

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We may finally know why people tend to regain weight after losing it

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We may finally know why people tend to regain weight after losing it

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Caffeine linked to lower BMI and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

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Previous studies have produced different results on the weight-loss benefits of fasting

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Only eating between 7am and 3pm helps people with obesity lose weight

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The bacterium Hafnia alvei produces a molecule that mimics an appetite-reducing hormone

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Appetite-suppressing probiotic helps overweight people lose weight

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Weight loss advice isn't based on good evidence

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A new weight loss drug could be used to prevent obesity. Will it work?

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A new weight loss drug could be used to prevent obesity. Will it work?

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JMXD1J Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1, 7-36) molecule. GLP-1 analogues are used in the treatment of diabetes and include exenatide, liraglutide, lixisenatide, albiglutide, dulaglutide, semaglutide. Stylized combination of a semi-transparent surface model with a cartoon representation. Gradient colouring (N-terminus blue, C-terminus pink).

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Obesity drug achieves average weight loss of 24 kg in clinical trial

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Middle-age spread isn't down to metabolism, but we know how to beat it

It's a myth that extra belly fat in middle age is due to a slowing metabolism – and now we know what really causes the dreaded spread we can also fix it

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Middle-age spread isn't down to metabolism, but we know how to beat it