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China Launches Nationwide Weight Management Clinics to Combat Obesity Crisis
China is launching a nationwide campaign to combat obesity, establishing weight management clinics integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, aiming to address the growing health crisis affecting over half of its adult population and projected to impact 70.5 percent by 2030.
China Launches Nationwide Weight Management Clinics to Combat Obesity Crisis
China is launching a nationwide campaign to combat obesity, establishing weight management clinics integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, aiming to address the growing health crisis affecting over half of its adult population and projected to impact 70.5 percent by 2030.
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Stress, Obesity Magnify Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Mice: Study
UCLA research shows that stress and obesity significantly increase pancreatic cancer risk in mice, accelerating precancerous lesion growth, especially in females, by activating CREB, suggesting potential for repurposing beta-blockers for prevention.
Stress, Obesity Magnify Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Mice: Study
UCLA research shows that stress and obesity significantly increase pancreatic cancer risk in mice, accelerating precancerous lesion growth, especially in females, by activating CREB, suggesting potential for repurposing beta-blockers for prevention.
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China Expands Weight Management Clinics to Combat Rising Obesity
A weight management clinic at Jincheng People's Hospital in Shanxi province, China, has expanded to combat the nation's rising obesity rates, offering personalized plans and integrating various medical fields to address individual patient needs.
China Expands Weight Management Clinics to Combat Rising Obesity
A weight management clinic at Jincheng People's Hospital in Shanxi province, China, has expanded to combat the nation's rising obesity rates, offering personalized plans and integrating various medical fields to address individual patient needs.
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China Faces Obesity Crisis: 70% of Adults at Risk
China's National Health Commission warns that without intervention, over 70% of adults and 32% of children will be overweight or obese in five years, driven by lifestyle changes, urbanization, and the rise of fast food; this will cost 22% of all medical expenses by 2030.
China Faces Obesity Crisis: 70% of Adults at Risk
China's National Health Commission warns that without intervention, over 70% of adults and 32% of children will be overweight or obese in five years, driven by lifestyle changes, urbanization, and the rise of fast food; this will cost 22% of all medical expenses by 2030.
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Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
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Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050
By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
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High Cost of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Limits Cost-Effectiveness
A JAMA Health Forum study found that despite improved health outcomes, GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are not currently cost-effective due to high net prices, patient non-persistence, and insurer churn; price reductions of 30% for tirzepatide and 82% for semaglutide are neede...
High Cost of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Limits Cost-Effectiveness
A JAMA Health Forum study found that despite improved health outcomes, GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are not currently cost-effective due to high net prices, patient non-persistence, and insurer churn; price reductions of 30% for tirzepatide and 82% for semaglutide are neede...
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Brain's Reward System Drives Excessive Sugar Consumption
A study using mice and human brain tissue found that high-sugar diets activate POMC neurons, releasing beta-endorphin, an endogenous opioid, which triggers a reward response, driving increased consumption. This mechanism was also observed in humans using fMRI.
Brain's Reward System Drives Excessive Sugar Consumption
A study using mice and human brain tissue found that high-sugar diets activate POMC neurons, releasing beta-endorphin, an endogenous opioid, which triggers a reward response, driving increased consumption. This mechanism was also observed in humans using fMRI.
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France Approves Stricter Nutri-Score Algorithm
The French government approved a stricter Nutri-Score food labeling system despite initial opposition, giving companies two years to adapt packaging to reflect changes designed to combat obesity and improve public health, while remaining vigilant about potential negative effects on some French produ...
France Approves Stricter Nutri-Score Algorithm
The French government approved a stricter Nutri-Score food labeling system despite initial opposition, giving companies two years to adapt packaging to reflect changes designed to combat obesity and improve public health, while remaining vigilant about potential negative effects on some French produ...
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China Faces Looming Obesity Crisis
China's National Health Commission warns that over 70 percent of adults and 32 percent of children could be overweight or obese in five years due to lifestyle changes, resulting in a projected 22 percent of medical costs being obesity-related by 2030.
China Faces Looming Obesity Crisis
China's National Health Commission warns that over 70 percent of adults and 32 percent of children could be overweight or obese in five years due to lifestyle changes, resulting in a projected 22 percent of medical costs being obesity-related by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
Limited Access to Weight Loss Drugs on Scotland's NHS
Currently, in Scotland, only NHS patients with a BMI over 38 and at least one weight-related health condition can access weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy due to cost and the scale of obesity; however, private prescriptions are readily available, exceeding one million individuals.
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Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
Global Obesity Rise Spurs Infrastructure Overhaul
A study predicts that over half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to significant adaptations in various sectors, including hospitals, transport, stadiums, and funeral services to accommodate larger bodies.
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24% Bias Score
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