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Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",
Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",
Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",
Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",
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36% Bias Score
Waist Circumference Increase Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
A Swedish study analyzing 340,000 health records found a significant link between increased waist circumference and cancer risk, particularly in men, where a 4-inch (11cm) increase over 14 years correlated with a 25% higher risk, highlighting waist circumference as a more effective measure than BMI ...
Waist Circumference Increase Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
A Swedish study analyzing 340,000 health records found a significant link between increased waist circumference and cancer risk, particularly in men, where a 4-inch (11cm) increase over 14 years correlated with a 25% higher risk, highlighting waist circumference as a more effective measure than BMI ...
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Fails to Reduce Overweight Population
The Netherlands is failing to decrease its overweight population, which remains unchanged from a decade ago, despite national prevention efforts. Experts cite an obesogenic environment and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment as major contributing factors, predicting a 60% overweight ra...
Netherlands Fails to Reduce Overweight Population
The Netherlands is failing to decrease its overweight population, which remains unchanged from a decade ago, despite national prevention efforts. Experts cite an obesogenic environment and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment as major contributing factors, predicting a 60% overweight ra...
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44% Bias Score
California Bill Aims to Phase Out Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools by 2032
California Assembly Bill 1264, a bipartisan bill introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and co-authored by Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, proposes a phased removal of ultra-processed foods from public schools by 2032, aiming to improve children's health and address concerns about the ...
California Bill Aims to Phase Out Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools by 2032
California Assembly Bill 1264, a bipartisan bill introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and co-authored by Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, proposes a phased removal of ultra-processed foods from public schools by 2032, aiming to improve children's health and address concerns about the ...
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40% Bias Score
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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24% Bias Score
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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12% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
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44% Bias Score
Melbourne Suburb Design Linked to Poorer Maternal and Child Health
A University of Melbourne study reveals stark health disparities across Melbourne's suburbs, linking poor maternal and child health outcomes to environmental factors like limited green spaces, poor walkability, and high fast-food outlet density, independent of socioeconomic status.
Melbourne Suburb Design Linked to Poorer Maternal and Child Health
A University of Melbourne study reveals stark health disparities across Melbourne's suburbs, linking poor maternal and child health outcomes to environmental factors like limited green spaces, poor walkability, and high fast-food outlet density, independent of socioeconomic status.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
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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52% Bias Score
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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36% Bias Score
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