The Obesity Market Is Growing Just Fine. But Investors Want to Know What’s Next
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have both assuaged investor concerns over near-term growth. Now the focus shifts back to their ...
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Central obesity metrics more accurate than BMI in estimating excess weight-related CRC
Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...
US imports hit record high as Trump tariffs backfire
US imports surged to a record high in December, official figures showed today as Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs triggered a rush among American companies to import goods.
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA hold on an Amgen obesity drug, imported Canadian drugs, and more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered a hold on a study of an early-stage obesity drug being developed by Amgen, another potential setback in the company’s efforts to join the booming weight ...
Ultra-processed foods provide nearly half of calories for Canadian children
Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Make Up Nearly Half of Calories for Canadian Kids
Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new stud ...
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Preschoolers get almost half their calories from ultra-processed foods: study
Canadian preschoolers are getting nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods and it’s putting them at risk of ...
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It will be impossible to control obesity until you control the ‘big fat lies’: Trace Gallagher
Today’s RFK Jr. confirmation hearing just proves how willing Democrats are to turn on their own at the slightest disagreement ...
Fact-Checking Health Claims in Kennedy’s 2nd Day of Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the ...
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Almost three-quarters of Canadian troops are overweight or obese: documents
That, in turn, has been associated with an increase in sick days and medical releases as well as reduced readiness and ...
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New obesity benchmark adds body fat, organ health to BMI
LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...
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New definition for obesity? What a new Lancet commission has proposed to replace BMI
The Lancet medical journal’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission last week proposed a new definition and method for diagnosing obesity, beyond simply looking at a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), the ...