38 h. ago The foods that actually block the body from gaining weight... even in people who eat high

Researchers at the University of Utah have found that eating certain foods may help someone to avoid weight gain.

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40 h. ago One in seven people using drugs not licensed for weight loss as 1.6 million in UK now on them

Some 2.9 per cent of people surveyed said they use jabs to lose weight

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43 h. ago Why experts believe weight loss jabs may not be worth the cost

With many people regaining the weight they lost after stopping – are weight loss jabs still worth it?

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66 h. ago People who stop weight loss jags regain weight four times faster than dieters

A study by THE BMJ found that those who come off weight loss medication could reverse all their benefits on the heart and metabolic health marks

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3 d. ago Fat jab users pile fat back on FOUR TIMES faster than regular dieters – as docs call for ‘jabs for LIFE’

SLIMMERS who use weight loss jabs pile flab back on four times faster than dieters, a study has found. Oxford University experts said injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy should be taken for life. A review of 9,341 people in 37 studies found most put all the weight back on within two years of stopping medication....

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3 d. ago Lack of support leaving people on weight loss drugs vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

Many taking weight loss drugs could be at risk of ‘replacing one set of health problems with another’, academics warned

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3 d. ago People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’

Around 1.5 million people are currently using weight loss jabs in the UK, 4 per cent of households

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3 d. ago People on weight loss jabs 'put weight back on faster than dieters'

Experts warn people buying the jab privately 'need to be aware of the very high risk of rapid weight regain when treatment ends'

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5 d. ago 85p baking staple that helps people with obesity lose weight

New Year goals for 2026 are being set and if losing weight is on your list there is a kitchen cupboard favourite that might help

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5 d. ago NHS warning to people using weight loss injections like Mounjaro

The NHS has issued an important notice to anyone using weight loss injections who also takes the contraceptive pill or HRT

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5 d. ago Hunger gene that makes it impossible for many of us to lose weight

Some people may find it harder than others to lose weight, but according to one expert, this may be down to carrying a mutated gene that affects hunger abd weight loss

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5 d. ago Why some people find it harder to lose weight, according to science

Author Dr Giles Yeo tells The Independent why genetics play a major role in weight loss

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6 d. ago The five ways to kickstart a healthy lifestyle in 2026 that have nothing to do with losing weight

Research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan to lose weight and improve their health ultimately don't keep the weight off or the habits up.

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6 d. ago NHS 'important' warning to people using Mounjaro injections for weight loss

Patients are urged to check the latest guidance and speak to their GP if they have any questions

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1 week ago People losing weight hail 'incredibly motivating' smart scales now just £18

It is perfect timing for those New Year weight-loss and fitness resolutions

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1 week ago M&S launches meals and snacks for people on weight loss jabs

There are 20 products

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1 week ago Supermarket launches food range specifically for customers on weight

Estimates suggest about 90% of people on weight-loss jabs pay for them privately online and via high street pharmacies

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1 week ago Dr Michael Mosley diet that saw Martin Clunes 'lose 3 stone in 3 months'

The late Dr Michael Mosley's diet plan helped countless people lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle

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1 week ago Drug safety experts warn two words can show your skinny jabs are 'dangerous'

It is believed around 1.5 million people in the UK are using weight-loss injections with 90% paying privately

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2 w. ago Taking fat jabs this Christmas? Read our expert guide on exactly how to enjoy your festive feast without being hit by those hideous side

With an estimated 2.5million people in the UK now on weight-loss jabs, there's every chance that you are feeling a degree of trepidation this party season.

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