60 h. ago Thousands to benefit as weight loss drug Mounjaro approved for new use

Australia and the United States have both approved the drug for the treatment of sleep apnoea

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3 d. ago Psyllium husk is being touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ – here’s what experts say

It often looks like tiny wood shavings or a gloopy gel, and experts say it has benefits – but make sure to take it with lots of waterGen Z in the US: tell us how you spend your moneyAs Ozempic and similar GLP-1s have transformed the world of weight loss, health companies and influencers have been scrambling to find “nature’s Ozempic” – cheaper, non-prescription products they claim can help with weight loss. The latest buzzy supplement? Psyllium husk.“Psyllium husk has become popular thanks to a wave of social media influencers and wellness personalities touting its ability to suppress appetite, regulate digestion and even mimic the effects of more costly medications,” says Lena Beal, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But comparing it to Ozempic is “oversimplified and misleading”, she warns. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Woman loses four stone and keeps weight off for five years without giving up ice cream

Losing weight doesn't have to mean missing out on the things you love, as Brianna discovered after her weight loss transformation

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5 d. ago 'I lost 5stone on weight loss jabs and there's one major downside no one talks about'

One woman has spoken out about a negative side effect of weight loss jabs that no one really talks about, despite losing a staggering 80lbs on the injections

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5 d. ago 'I lost 80lbs on weight loss jabs there's one negative effect no one talks about'

One weight-loss injection user has revealed that although she has lost 80lbs since starting the jabs, there is one big downside that lots of people don't expect

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6 d. ago Shocking rise of 'Ozempic HANDS': New disturbing side effect of weight

One video which honed in on the hands of reality TV star Khloe Kardashian had some users commenting that the stars have hands like those of a 'vampire' or 'Nosferatu'.

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7 d. ago Best mushrooms for weight loss: boost energy and metabolism naturally

Explore how medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps, Reishi and Lion’s Mane can be a sustainable and natural boost

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8 d. ago ‘NHS says I’m too big for surgery — now I’m spending my pension on weight

Exclusive: 72-year-old who worked for the NHS for 15 years denied operation that would stop her daily pain because her BMI is too high

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9 d. ago Weight loss injections: The 3 things women should know before starting from contraception to side effects

Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names 💊

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago EastEnders star shows off the results of her health kick as she reveals new secret behind her five

EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has shared new photos of her incredible five stone weight loss as she speaks out on her recent health kick. 

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9 d. ago Pregnancy warning to women taking Ozempic and Mounjaro after ‘baby boom’

The injections have been previously linked to a ‘baby boom’

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1 week ago Weight loss jabs 53% more effective with coaching, study shows

New UK research reveals that combining weight loss injections with coaching and regular tracking can lead to 53% more effective results.

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1 week ago Ozempic raises risk of 'silent cancer' that is surging in young people, study finds

The findings come as part of the world's largest study of weight-loss drug users, which looked at 86,000 obese or overweight patients tracked for up to ten years.

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1 week ago Voices: Is Ozempic fueling a new era of body image pressure? Join The Independent Debate

As weight-loss injections become more mainstream, do you see them as a breakthrough treatment, or are we moving too fast without fully understanding the long-term consequences?

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1 week ago Woman looks unrecognisable after 6st weight loss she managed in months by ditching one popular staple

Ellie Crabtree, 22, from Cumbria, fell into a trap of emotional eating while caring for her father, Geoff, 59, was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer in July 2022.

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1 week ago Sisters share how they ‘took control’ of weight and health issues to lose 18 stone between them

One sister thought gastric surgery was the only option to lose weight

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2 w. ago I tried the $1 drug hailed as BETTER than Ozempic... the weight

I've already lost two pounds in two weeks, despite still eating out and drinking alcohol a few nights a week.

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2 w. ago Kilmarnock football team aimed at positive mental health and weight loss celebrates debut season with title

East Ayrshire FFIT are a club geared towards positive mental health and helping players lose weight

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2 w. ago TOWIE's Amy Childs cancels wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq after stressful period dealing with her mother's ill health and extreme weight loss

Amy Childs has called off her wedding to her fiancé Billy Delbosq after a stressful period dealing with her mother's ill health and her own extreme weight loss.

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