Obesity rates have surged worldwide, more than tripling from 5% to nearly 16% of adults between 1990 and 2022. The latest rankings highlight which countries are most affected, with small island nations in the Pacific topping the list due to their reliance on processed foods and high rates of cardiovascular
A new study involving nearly 10 million people has linked eating ultra-processed foods like snacks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat meals to 32 serious health issues, including heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and even anxiety. Dr. Zheng Yuanyu explained on the “Health 1+1” program how these foods are not only
A new study (view below) from the American Cancer Society reveals that about 40% of cancer cases and half of all cancer deaths in adults over 30 are linked to lifestyle choices we can control, like smoking, diet, and exercise. Smoking is the biggest culprit, responsible for nearly 20% of
Recent research has raised concerns about weight loss injections like semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy), revealing a potential link to a serious eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). People with diabetes on semaglutide were four times more likely to develop NAION, and those who were overweight
According to a study presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, sponsored by Lund University in Malmo, Sweden, half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity. Obesity is associated with over half of cancer incidences, according to recent studies. Over 30 different varieties of the disease may
According to Bloomberg, fake Ozempics were seized by the FDA as demand for obesity drugs soared due to a shortage, and counterfeiters are taking advantage of the hype cycle. The counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetic medication Ozempic have been alerted to wholesalers, retail pharmacies, medical professionals, and patients by
A company called Allurion has launched the world’s first swallowable weight loss balloon in India, which can help a user lose around 14 kg within 16 weeks with complete approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.