6 h. ago Weight loss jabs cause severe reactions and several deaths, prompting new study

Health officials have launched a new study into the effects of weight loss jabs after hundreds reported bad reactions to the medication.

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7 h. ago Hundreds of weight loss and diabetes jab users report pancreas problems

UK health officials launch study into side-effects of weight loss drugs after increased reports of acute pancreatitisHundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes injections, prompting health officials to launch a study into side-effects.Some cases of pancreatitis reported to be linked to GLP-1 medicines (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) have been fatal. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Hundreds of people report problems 'linked to weight loss jabs including 10 deaths'

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a study into the side effects of weight loss and diabetes jabs. Recent estimates suggest that about 1.5 million people in the UK are taking the injections

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40 h. ago If you’re not eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS, here are your options

Mounjaro has been approved for both type 2 diabetes and weight loss, but access will be limited by strict eligibility criteria

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43 h. ago Mounjaro is available on the NHS. Here’s what to do if you’re not eligible

Mounjaro has been approved for both type 2 diabetes and weight loss; however, access will be limited by strict eligibility criteria

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69 h. ago Who is eligible for Mounjaro as weight loss jab becomes available from GPs?

Here's who will be able to get Mounjaro, that treats types 2 diabetes and aids weight loss, on the NHS

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7 d. ago GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer

GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss.

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8 d. ago Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro now linked to more than a HUNDRED deaths, the UK's drug watchdog confirms

A total of 111 deaths were logged with the regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), up to and including May 29.

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2 w. ago Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients

Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degenerationWeight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Mounjaro babies' alert as women fall pregnant while taking weight

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued its first alert to the public on contraception and weight loss and diabetes jabs after concerns they may not be used safely

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2 w. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

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