28 h. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago I’m a nutrition expert. Here’s what I wish everyone knew about weight loss

If you’re not seeing big changes on the scales, it may be more helpful to shift your focus

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8 d. ago The genetic factor that could impact a child’s future weight, according to experts

A mother’s weight, eating habits, or behaviours during pregnancy can influence the weight of her child

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8 d. ago How to come off Mounjaro without gaining weight — the expert's guide

Coming off GLP-1 drugs doesn’t have to mean inevitable weight gain. Giulia Crouch asks doctors what you can do to keep it off for good — while also boosting your wellbeing

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9 d. ago Avoiding common food type you could see people 'lose twice as much weight'

Experts suggest making one dietary change could boost weight loss

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1 week ago Expert dietitian warns young people 'don't take weight loss tips from influencers'

While social media may be full of dieting advice and health guidance, not all of it is correct and people should think twice before taking it, experts have explained

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3 w. ago Man, 31, who lost 14 stone after Mounjaro helped him kick habit that caused his weight gain reveals odd side effect of jab

Jordan Bateman, 31, found himself relying on fast food from service stations as he travelled the UK working as an entertainer-and it soon caught up with him.

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4 w. ago Weight loss surgery tourism needs urgent regulation, say UK experts

Despite popularity of weight loss jabs, more Britons are going abroad for surgery, analysis suggestsA booming trade in medical tourism for weight loss surgery is placing patients at risk and needs urgent regulation, experts have warned.Despite the growing popularity of injections such as Mounjaro to treat obesity, the number of patients travelling to other countries for surgery is increasing, the latest analysis suggests. Continue reading...

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