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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Genetic Test Accurately Predicts Childhood Obesity Risk

A new genetic test accurately predicts children's obesity risk from age 2.5, outperforming other methods and informing early interventions; it also predicts weight loss program responses in adults, potentially impacting public health strategies.

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New Obesity Measurement: US Rate Soars to 54.2 Percent

A new European obesity classification system increases the US obesity rate to 54.2 percent by including overweight individuals with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, impacting millions and highlighting the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities.

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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.

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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.

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Smooth Sailing for Senate Appointees Husted and Moody

Appointees Jon Husted (Ohio) and Ashley Moody (Florida) are cruising to the Senate primaries, having secured early Trump endorsements and strong fundraising, suggesting an easy path to the 2026 general elections.

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Medical Tourism for Weight Loss Surgery: A Global Safety Crisis

A booming trade in medical tourism for weight loss surgery is placing patients at risk, with at least 28 British deaths since 2019 linked to procedures in Turkey, highlighting the urgent need for international regulation to address long NHS waiting lists and the affordability of private surgery in t...

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US Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths Triple in Two Decades

A US study reveals a tripling of obesity-related cancer deaths between the late 1990s and 2020, rising from 3.7 to 13.5 per million, disproportionately impacting women, older adults, and minority groups, with the Midwest showing the highest rates.

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