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Novel Polymer Trap Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease
Canadian researchers developed a biodegradable polymer that traps D-lactate, a gut bacteria byproduct linked to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, in obese mice, improving blood sugar control and liver health without dietary changes.
Novel Polymer Trap Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease
Canadian researchers developed a biodegradable polymer that traps D-lactate, a gut bacteria byproduct linked to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, in obese mice, improving blood sugar control and liver health without dietary changes.
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24% Bias Score
Government's Weak Health Regulations Contradict Public Opinion and Promises
The UK government's approach to regulating businesses impacting public health is criticized for being weak, contradicting previous promises and public opinion, with 74% wanting health prioritized over business growth, necessitating stronger actions like minimum alcohol pricing and tobacco levies.
Government's Weak Health Regulations Contradict Public Opinion and Promises
The UK government's approach to regulating businesses impacting public health is criticized for being weak, contradicting previous promises and public opinion, with 74% wanting health prioritized over business growth, necessitating stronger actions like minimum alcohol pricing and tobacco levies.
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40% Bias Score
Rising Temperatures in the US Correlate with Increased Sugar Consumption
A new study reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures in the United States and increased consumption of added sugar, particularly among low-income and less-educated populations, resulting in over 100 million pounds of extra sugar consumed annually.
Rising Temperatures in the US Correlate with Increased Sugar Consumption
A new study reveals a concerning link between rising temperatures in the United States and increased consumption of added sugar, particularly among low-income and less-educated populations, resulting in over 100 million pounds of extra sugar consumed annually.
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36% Bias Score
England's Weight Loss Jab Rollout Faces Challenges: Access Issues and Funding Shortfalls
A new report reveals that the NHS rollout of weight-loss injections in England is facing significant challenges, with thousands of eligible patients unable to access the treatment due to insufficient funding and uneven distribution across different regions.
England's Weight Loss Jab Rollout Faces Challenges: Access Issues and Funding Shortfalls
A new report reveals that the NHS rollout of weight-loss injections in England is facing significant challenges, with thousands of eligible patients unable to access the treatment due to insufficient funding and uneven distribution across different regions.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
The UK government plans a new law to prevent children under 16 from buying energy drinks, citing concerns about obesity, sleep disorders, and behavioral issues, with 100,000 children consuming at least one daily.
UK to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
The UK government plans a new law to prevent children under 16 from buying energy drinks, citing concerns about obesity, sleep disorders, and behavioral issues, with 100,000 children consuming at least one daily.
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56% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain and Reduced Sex Hormones in Men
A new study found that eating ultra-processed foods caused healthy men to gain body fat and experience decreased sex hormones, adding to evidence linking such diets to negative health consequences.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weight Gain and Reduced Sex Hormones in Men
A new study found that eating ultra-processed foods caused healthy men to gain body fat and experience decreased sex hormones, adding to evidence linking such diets to negative health consequences.
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60% Bias Score
High Dropout Rate Among Weight Loss Drug Users
A new analysis reveals that 52 percent of over 77,000 people using anti-obesity drugs in Denmark stopped within a year, raising concerns about long-term adherence and highlighting socioeconomic disparities in access.
High Dropout Rate Among Weight Loss Drug Users
A new analysis reveals that 52 percent of over 77,000 people using anti-obesity drugs in Denmark stopped within a year, raising concerns about long-term adherence and highlighting socioeconomic disparities in access.
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20% Bias Score
Mexico Increases Tax on Sugary Drinks: A Health Measure or Revenue Generator?
Mexico, a world leader in soft drink consumption, increased its tax on sugary beverages in 2024, aiming to curb obesity and diabetes; however, the effectiveness of this measure as a health initiative versus a revenue-generating tool remains debated.
Mexico Increases Tax on Sugary Drinks: A Health Measure or Revenue Generator?
Mexico, a world leader in soft drink consumption, increased its tax on sugary beverages in 2024, aiming to curb obesity and diabetes; however, the effectiveness of this measure as a health initiative versus a revenue-generating tool remains debated.
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24% Bias Score
CVS Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Obesity Drug Coverage
A class-action lawsuit targets CVS Caremark for removing coverage of Eli Lilly's Zepbound, replacing it with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, despite medical professionals arguing the drugs aren't interchangeable, impacting an estimated 25-30 million people.
CVS Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Obesity Drug Coverage
A class-action lawsuit targets CVS Caremark for removing coverage of Eli Lilly's Zepbound, replacing it with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, despite medical professionals arguing the drugs aren't interchangeable, impacting an estimated 25-30 million people.
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24% Bias Score
Insufficient NHS Funding Limits Mounjaro Access for Obesity
New research reveals that limited NHS funding will restrict access to the Mounjaro weight-loss jab for obesity to as few as one in five eligible people in England, despite 220,000 people being eligible over three years.
Insufficient NHS Funding Limits Mounjaro Access for Obesity
New research reveals that limited NHS funding will restrict access to the Mounjaro weight-loss jab for obesity to as few as one in five eligible people in England, despite 220,000 people being eligible over three years.
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44% Bias Score
Mounjaro Price Hike Jeopardizes Mental Health Benefits for Weight Loss Patients
Sammi Hill, a 33-year-old mother of two from Nottingham, UK, regained her mental well-being and lost 4st (25.4kg) using Mounjaro, but a significant price increase threatens her continued access and the mental health of others.
Mounjaro Price Hike Jeopardizes Mental Health Benefits for Weight Loss Patients
Sammi Hill, a 33-year-old mother of two from Nottingham, UK, regained her mental well-being and lost 4st (25.4kg) using Mounjaro, but a significant price increase threatens her continued access and the mental health of others.
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40% Bias Score
UK Cancer Cases to Soar to Record Highs by 2040
A UK charity projects a 6.3 million increase in cancer diagnoses by 2040, driven by obesity, low vaccination rates, and smoking, with the South East region most affected; the report calls for policy changes and increased investment in cancer services.
UK Cancer Cases to Soar to Record Highs by 2040
A UK charity projects a 6.3 million increase in cancer diagnoses by 2040, driven by obesity, low vaccination rates, and smoking, with the South East region most affected; the report calls for policy changes and increased investment in cancer services.
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52% Bias Score
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