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Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Significant Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 trial results for its oral GLP-1 obesity drug, orforglipron, showing a 12.4% average weight loss in 3,127 obese adults (excluding diabetics) after 72 weeks, with 59.6% losing at least 10% of their body weight and 39.6% losing at least 15%, and fewer cardiovascula...
Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Significant Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 trial results for its oral GLP-1 obesity drug, orforglipron, showing a 12.4% average weight loss in 3,127 obese adults (excluding diabetics) after 72 weeks, with 59.6% losing at least 10% of their body weight and 39.6% losing at least 15%, and fewer cardiovascula...
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness a Stronger Mortality Predictor Than Body Weight
A study of almost 400,000 people found cardiorespiratory fitness, measured by peak oxygen consumption (VO2), to be a more significant predictor of mortality than body weight; even with excess weight, high VO2 levels correlated with lower mortality risk.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness a Stronger Mortality Predictor Than Body Weight
A study of almost 400,000 people found cardiorespiratory fitness, measured by peak oxygen consumption (VO2), to be a more significant predictor of mortality than body weight; even with excess weight, high VO2 levels correlated with lower mortality risk.
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Maternal Genetics Significantly Influences Childhood Obesity Risk
A study of 2600 British families revealed that while both parents' obesity increases a child's risk, the mother's genetics exert a wider influence on the child's BMI, impacting the child's development and health beyond directly inherited genes, highlighting the need for interventions focused on mate...
Maternal Genetics Significantly Influences Childhood Obesity Risk
A study of 2600 British families revealed that while both parents' obesity increases a child's risk, the mother's genetics exert a wider influence on the child's BMI, impacting the child's development and health beyond directly inherited genes, highlighting the need for interventions focused on mate...
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36% Bias Score


Unhealthy Diets Fuel Public Health Crisis in Northern England
Research reveals unhealthy diets are causing a public health crisis in Northern England, with higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity linked to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, alongside a high density of fast-food outlets.
Unhealthy Diets Fuel Public Health Crisis in Northern England
Research reveals unhealthy diets are causing a public health crisis in Northern England, with higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity linked to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, alongside a high density of fast-food outlets.
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Liver Cancer Cases Projected to Rise Sharply by 2050
A new report projects a substantial increase in liver cancer cases by 2050, driven by rising obesity and alcohol consumption, despite a projected decrease in viral hepatitis-related cases; 60% of liver cancer cases are potentially preventable.
Liver Cancer Cases Projected to Rise Sharply by 2050
A new report projects a substantial increase in liver cancer cases by 2050, driven by rising obesity and alcohol consumption, despite a projected decrease in viral hepatitis-related cases; 60% of liver cancer cases are potentially preventable.
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CVS Caremark's Weight-Loss Drug Switch Stirs Patient Outrage
CVS Caremark dropped Zepbound (tirzepatide) from its preferred drug list on July 1, 2025, replacing it with Wegovy (semaglutide) due to high costs, prompting negative patient reactions and concerns about treatment disruptions. A study showed Zepbound resulted in greater weight loss than Wegovy.
CVS Caremark's Weight-Loss Drug Switch Stirs Patient Outrage
CVS Caremark dropped Zepbound (tirzepatide) from its preferred drug list on July 1, 2025, replacing it with Wegovy (semaglutide) due to high costs, prompting negative patient reactions and concerns about treatment disruptions. A study showed Zepbound resulted in greater weight loss than Wegovy.
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Metformin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Overweight and Obese Individuals
A study of half a million overweight and obese individuals revealed that metformin users had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and death from any cause, with the greatest benefits observed in those with BMIs between 25 and 34.9.

Metformin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Overweight and Obese Individuals
A study of half a million overweight and obese individuals revealed that metformin users had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and death from any cause, with the greatest benefits observed in those with BMIs between 25 and 34.9.
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40% Bias Score

Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Significant Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly's Phase 3 trial of the oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron showed an average weight loss of 27.3 pounds (12% body weight) in over 3,100 overweight or obese adults over 72 weeks, with cardiovascular benefits and side effects similar to injectable GLP-1s; the company plans to seek regulatory approv...

Eli Lilly's Oral GLP-1 Pill Shows Significant Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly's Phase 3 trial of the oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron showed an average weight loss of 27.3 pounds (12% body weight) in over 3,100 overweight or obese adults over 72 weeks, with cardiovascular benefits and side effects similar to injectable GLP-1s; the company plans to seek regulatory approv...
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Preventable Liver Cancer: A Lancet Report Outlines Global Strategy
A new Lancet report reveals that over 60% of the world's liver cancer cases are preventable; a 2% reduction in the annual incidence rate could prevent 8.8 million new cases and 7.7 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the need for global collaboration.

Preventable Liver Cancer: A Lancet Report Outlines Global Strategy
A new Lancet report reveals that over 60% of the world's liver cancer cases are preventable; a 2% reduction in the annual incidence rate could prevent 8.8 million new cases and 7.7 million deaths by 2050, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
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One-Third of Baby Foods Ultra-Processed, Raising Obesity Concerns
A University of Leeds study found that 31% of baby foods are ultra-processed, with some containing up to 89% of calories from sugar, contributing to obesity and other health problems, prompting calls for stricter government regulations.

One-Third of Baby Foods Ultra-Processed, Raising Obesity Concerns
A University of Leeds study found that 31% of baby foods are ultra-processed, with some containing up to 89% of calories from sugar, contributing to obesity and other health problems, prompting calls for stricter government regulations.
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Preventable Liver Cancer: Obesity and Alcohol Consumption to Surpass Hepatitis as Leading Causes
A Lancet study reveals that over 60% of global liver cancer cases are preventable, with obesity and alcohol consumption projected to surpass hepatitis as leading causes by 2050, necessitating urgent public health interventions to avoid a doubling of new cases within 25 years.

Preventable Liver Cancer: Obesity and Alcohol Consumption to Surpass Hepatitis as Leading Causes
A Lancet study reveals that over 60% of global liver cancer cases are preventable, with obesity and alcohol consumption projected to surpass hepatitis as leading causes by 2050, necessitating urgent public health interventions to avoid a doubling of new cases within 25 years.
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Weight Regain Follows GLP-1 Medication Discontinuation
A study in BMC Medicine reveals that patients stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic regain weight within two months, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity and need for ongoing management, despite continued healthy habits.

Weight Regain Follows GLP-1 Medication Discontinuation
A study in BMC Medicine reveals that patients stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic regain weight within two months, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity and need for ongoing management, despite continued healthy habits.
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36% Bias Score
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