Sir Chris Whitty: Relying on weight-loss drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure' England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

"Is our answer to say 'give up on public #health' and then just rely on #drugs to get us out of a hole?" Quite.
#ObesityCrisis

BBC News - Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty
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James calls out the absence of medics in the fight against junk food.

Are we just treating the outcomes of "Neanderthal bodies" in a 21st-century food world?

Steve and James discuss why we are bankrupting the country by choosing prescriptions over prevention.

#PublicHealth #NHS #ObesityCrisis

The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap Why are people literally dying to be thin? In this eye-opening episode of The Karel Cast, we dive deep into the dangers behind the newest weight-loss craze—GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. While they promise miracle results, these injections are linked to serious side effects, including hundreds of deaths. From the dark history of Fen-Phen and Dexatrim to today’s injectable solutions, we expose the medical risks, the psychological toll, and the false hope sold to millions who simply want to lose 30 or 40 pounds. Is being thin worth risking your pancreas, gallbladder—or your life? PLUS: It’s time to talk about E-scooters, E-bikes, and other mobility devices that are flooding public spaces and hospitals. Who’s regulating them? And what can we do about the growing risks? 🔗 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel 🎥 Subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 📱 Listen & follow on all major platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, TikTok, Instagram & more. #GLP1, #Wegovy, #Ozempic, #WeightLossDrugs, #DietCulture, #ObesityCrisis, #FenPhen, #FitnessMyths, #HealthScams, #QuickFixCulture, #KarelCast, #PodcastLife, #YouTubePodcast, #WeightLossTruths, #BodyImageIssues, #EScooterAccidents, #PublicSafety, #OzempicSideEffects, #HealthDebate, #FitnessReality https://youtube.com/live/SbZ1oCnNXL0

📣 New Podcast! "The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap" on @Spreaker #bodyimageissues #dietculture #escooteraccidents #fenphen #fitnessmyths #fitnessreality #glp1 #healthdebate #healthscams #karelcast #obesitycrisis #ozempic #ozempicsideeffects #podcastlife

🚨 America’s obesity epidemic is out of control
In 2022, 42% of U.S. adults were obese—more than double the UK, quadruple France, and nearly 8x Japan.
This isn’t a trend. It’s a public health emergency. #ObesityCrisis #USA

Are GLP-1s a true solution or a 'Band-Aid'? While they can jumpstart lifestyle changes, concerns exist about perpetuating reliance on meds instead of fostering sustainable behavioral shifts. Addressing root causes of unhealthy habits is crucial for long-term health. #ObesityCrisis 5/5

Which? urges UK government to mandate front of pack nutrition labelling amid obesity crisis Consumer group Which? calls for compulsory nutrition labelling to tackle obesity crisis affecting millions across Britain

Consumer group Which? urges the UK government to make front‑of‑pack nutrition labels mandatory to help tackle the nation’s rising obesity crisis and guide healthier choices. 🍏📊

#WhichCampaign #ObesityCrisis #NutritionLabels #HealthyEating

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People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.

It can be very difficult, but discipline and help is required to lose weight and then keep it down. Miracles don't exist.
#ObesityCrisis #Healthcare #MentalHealth

BBC News - People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters
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WHO Backs GLP-1 Drugs for Treating Obesity: A Turning Point in the Global Fight Against a Growing Health Crisis - The WHO’s endorsement of GLP-1 drugs marks a turning point in the global response to obesity. For millions, these medicines

WHO Backs GLP-1 Drugs for Treating Obesity: A Turning Point in the Global Fight Against a Growing Health Crisis wiobs.com/who-backs-gl... #WHO #ObesityCrisis #GLP1Drugs #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

San Francisco Just Declared War on Big Food
#BigFood #SanFrancisco #UltraProcessed #ObesityCrisis

GLP-1 Drugs, Obesity and the Politics of Blame - Industrial Estate of Mind GLP-1 drugs promise dramatic weight loss — but unless we fix inequality and our broken food system, they’ll only make the health divide wider

Obesity drugs might change public health forever — but only if we stop pretending weight is about willpower and start fixing the system that made us sick.

#ObesityCrisis #GLP1 #Ozempic #PublicHealth #NHS #HealthInequality #FoodIndustry #Wellness #HealthPolitics

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AMERICA IS OBESE — AND NOW TRUMP WANTS TO USE YOUR WEIGHT TO DECIDE WHO DESERVES A VISA.
The State Dept just told visa officers to flag obesity + chronic illness as “public burden” risks. This is wild.
#OffShift #Health #Political #HealthcareNews #ObesityCrisis #ImmigrationNews

Trump Slashes Weight-Loss Drug Costs to $50

#ObesityCrisis #HealthcareDebate #TrumpPolicy #MedicareChanges #PublicHealth

Redefining Obesity: 7 in 10 Americans Now ‘Obese’?
#HealthTruth #BMI #ObesityCrisis #PublicHealth

Why Obesity Is Deadlier for Men Than Women
#MensHealth #ObesityCrisis #HealthFacts #DiabetesAwareness

Sun Pharma, Lupin push for affordable anti-obesity pills in India - Mint Investing.com-- India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (NSE:SUN) and Lupin Ltd (NSE:LUPN) are seeking regulatory approval to develop affordable anti-obesity pills as the country faces a mounting obesity crisis, Mint reported on Monday, citing documents and a person familiar with the matter. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has cleared Sun Pharma to conduct a large-scale Phase III trial for its semaglutide tablets, while Lupin has received approval to begin a bioequivalence study to show its generic version performs similarly to the original, Mint said. Currently, anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s (CSE:NOVOb) Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s (NYSE:LLY) Mounjaro remain costly and largely limited to injections, reducing accessibility for Indian patients. A Lancet study has projected India could have 450 million overweight and obese adults by 2050. Experts cited by Mint said generics could bring costs down but warned against misuse, stressing the need for strict medical supervision and regulatory safeguards. With LLY making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed LLY alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including LLY, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2025 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 50% or more. Is LLY poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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How Stress and Social Struggles Fuel America’s Obesity Crisis All the science news you can handle in a single feed

How Stress and Social Struggles Fuel America’s Obesity Crisis #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #ObesityCrisis #MentalHealth

FDA Petition Could Redefine the Future of America’s Food System

David Kessler has submitted a petition calling on the Food and Drug Administration to remove processed refined carbohydrates from the U.S. food supply by revoking their “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) status 1/3

#ObesityCrisis

🎙️ Torn Liberal, Conflicted Human | Karel Cast 25-111 Being human means being conflicted — and today I’m tackling two issues that have me torn. First: SNAP benefits may soon exclude snack foods, sodas, and chips. On one hand, we face an obesity crisis and need healthier choices. On the other, should poor people be policed on what they can eat while the wealthy buy whatever they want? Second: Algorithms are shaping how we see race. Why do viral videos often show Black people “acting out,” while similar (or worse) white content isn’t pushed as widely? Is the algorithm racist — and reinforcing dangerous stereotypes? Being a liberal, being human, means wrestling with contradictions. I’ll share my thoughts, where I’m conflicted, and what I’m absolutely clear on. ✨ Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts stream. #KarelCast, #LiberalPodcast, #ProgressiveTalk, #SNAPBenefits, #FoodStamps, #ObesityCrisis, #FoodJustice, #PoorPeoplesRights, #VeganLife, #SocialJustice, #RacialBias, #AlgorithmRacism, #BlackVoicesMatter, #MediaBias, #EqualityForAll, #HumanStruggles, #ProgressivePolitics, #LasVegasPodcast, #PodcastCommunity, #IndependentMedia https://youtube.com/live/q_kYeFYavYY

📣 New Podcast! "🎙️ Torn Liberal, Conflicted Human | Karel Cast 25-111" on @Spreaker #algorithmracism #blackvoicesmatter #equalityforall #foodjustice #foodstamps #humanstruggles #independentmedia #karelcast #lasvegaspodcast #liberalpodcast #mediabias #obesitycrisis #podcastcommunity #racialbias

DID YOU KNOW THE AVERAGE AMERICAN IS FATTER THAN AN AMERICAN PIG?

America’s obesity crisis has reached shocking new levels—watch how we stack up against pigs and what it says about our future.

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#ObesityCrisis #HealthFacts #WakeUpAmerica #NutritionMatters #FiveWholeMinutes

Is the ‘obesity crisis’ really the health crisis of the food system? The ecological determinants of health for food system change | Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation Scholarly and community articles about food and food systems

Is the ‘obesity crisis’ really the health crisis of the food system?
The ecological determinants of health for food system change

Sarah Elton

#Ecology #FoodSupply #Obesity #ObesityCrisis #ClimateChange #FatStigma

Novo Nordisk shares nosedive as Mounjaro, copycat weight loss drugs threaten market lead Novo Nordisk’s shares fell by more than 20% on Tuesday

Novo Nordisk shares tumble as Mounjaro takes weight‑loss lead

#NovoNordisk #Mounjaro #Wegovy #WeightLossDrugs #GLP1 #EliLilly #ObesityCrisis #PharmaNews #HealthTech #StockMarketCrash #ObesityTreatment #NHSAccess #MedicalNews

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Researchers discover steep increases in cancer deaths linked to obesity since 1999, especially among women, older adults and Black people.

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#CancerAwareness #ObesityCrisis #PublicHealth

To Tackle Our Obesity Crisis, Experts Say Everything We Do Must Change 'Eat less, move more' is failing.

To Tackle Our Obesity Crisis, Experts Say Everything We Do Must Change #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #ObesityCrisis #Nutrition

Urgent Action Needed from the EU to Combat Rising Obesity and Related Diseases Obesity is implicated in a dramatic rise in digestive diseases and cancers across Europe, especially among those under 50. Urgent action is needed.

Urgent Action Needed from the EU to Combat Rising Obesity and Related Diseases #None #Brussels #CancerAwareness #DigestiveHealth #ObesityCrisis

The $3.5B Vegan Donut Lie
#VeganDonutMyth #FakeHealth #ObesityCrisis #tjwalker #bsbuster

Let’s stop calling dessert a wellness trend

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❤️ IMSPARK: A Heart-Healthy Pacific Future ❤️ Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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❤️ IMSPARK: A Heart-Healthy Pacific Future ❤️

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How Cities Alter ADHD’s Path to Obesity A complex systems study reveals how city size, services, and structure can reshape the link between ADHD and obesity, offering fresh insight into public health and urban policy.

ADHD, obesity, and city living form a hidden feedback loop. New data shows how urban design rewires public health. #UrbanHealth #ADHD #ObesityCrisis

New Obesity Drugs Defy Logic – And Succeed Drugs that both activate and block the GIP receptor reduce weight through different brain mechanisms, offering a new direction for targeted obesity treatments. Drugs that target the receptors for the...

New Obesity Drugs Defy Logic – And Succeed #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #ObesityCrisis #HealthTech #WeightManagement