92 m. ago Scientists develop 'Holy Grail' weight loss jab that burns fat without affecting appetite or muscle mass

In a first round human trial slimmers in Sweden taking the new drug-currently known as ATR-258-found they burnt fat yet preserved muscle mass.

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5 h. ago GPs to dish out 'King Kong' weight loss jab Mounjaro from TODAY, for free on the NHS

More than one million people in the UK are already paying for the appetite-suppressing drug, from private clinics which charge around £250-a-month.

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5 h. ago Weight loss jabs known as Mounjaro to be offered through the NHS in England

There are no plans for Wales to do the same yet

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7 h. ago Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs as NHS begins mass rollout

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

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7 h. ago Mounjaro weight loss jabs now available from GPs – are you eligible?

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

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7 h. ago Mounjaro side effects to look out for as NHS begins mass rollout of weight loss jabs

Around 220,000 Brits are expected to receive Mounjaro through the NHS over the next three years – but what are the side effects of the weight loss drug?

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7 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 h. ago List of people who qualify for NHS Mounjaro weight loss jab as rollout begins

The NHS will begin the mass rollout of the Mounjaro injection from Monday, with around 220,000 people expected to qualify for the treatment in the next three years

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10 h. ago Mounjaro: GPs are allowed to prescribe weight loss jab for first time from today

Around 220,000 people with ‘greatest need’ are expected to receive Mounjaro over the next three years

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12 h. ago 'King Kong' of weight loss jabs Mounjaro available on NHS to those in need from TODAY

Around 220,000 people with "greatest need" are expected to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Lilly through the NHS over the next three years

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16 h. ago Miracle microdosing trick celebrities use to get thicker hair revealed. This is how I plumped up my volume and length

You've probably heard about microdosing weight loss jabs, but now this same A-list trick has hit the haircare market.

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18 h. ago NHS changes weight loss jab rules as GPs prepare for Mounjaro demand

Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese

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18 h. ago Weight loss jabs to be given out on NHS for first time as Brits face obesity crisis

GPs in England will be allowed to prescribe the weight loss jab Mounjaro to severely obese people who suffer from a range of other health problems. But pharmacy experts warned there could be pressure on supplies of the drug

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53 h. ago Vicky Pattison makes 'worried' admission as she gives honest update on 'struggles'

Vicky Pattison has opened up about her "struggles" with food and admitted she has concerns over the use of weight loss jabs. The former Geordie Shore star has previously been open about her battle with "disordered eating"

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3 d. ago Cancer patients must speak to their doctor before using weight

Macmillan Cancer Support said it felt compelled to issue the advice amid a rise in people seeking help over whether they can take them.

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5 d. ago When doctors said my unborn child could have severe birth defects I suspected what might be to blame: My weight

It was desperation to lose the stubborn three stone in baby weight I'd put on after two children that first led me to Mounjaro.

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6 d. ago Weight loss jabs may achieve less drastic results outside trials, study suggests

Patients in real world shed less weight than in clinical settings and may benefit more from bariatric surgeryPeople using weight loss jabs shed far fewer pounds in the real world than in clinical trials, researchers have found.Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, which contain the drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide respectively, have transformed the treatment of obesity, with studies suggesting the former can help people lose up to 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment. Continue reading...

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6 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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7 d. ago Ozempic heatwave alert: Weight loss jabs put users at risk of deadly complication as temperatures soar, medics warn

With Britain set to be as hot as Barbados and Malibu in the coming days, medics have warned those taking revolutionary weight loss jabs need to be extra cautious amid the heatwave.

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7 d. ago Weight loss jabs could impact your contraception. Here’s why

Simon Cork on the surprising side effect of weight loss jabs - unintended pregnancy

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