Weight-loss drug Mounjaro is poised for NHS rollout in England come March, with stories of transformative experiences from users like Alix Harvey and Jane Graham. Harvey, who lost a significant amount of weight, highlights the drug’s life-changing effects, while Graham…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a silicone gastric balloon that inflates before meals and deflates afterward, potentially providing an effective alternative for individuals hesitant about invasive weight loss treatments. Initial animal studies indicated that the…
Paige Roberts, a 24-year-old healthcare assistant from Conwy, shared her harrowing experience with black market weight-loss drugs that led to hospitalization. After being advised by her GP to lose weight, Roberts attempted self-injections of unprescribed semaglutide, which caused severe side…
A recent international study published in Nature reveals that fat cells retain molecular memories of obesity, impacting their behavior after weight loss. Researchers analyzed fat tissues from individuals pre- and post-bariatric surgery and discovered lasting genetic changes that predispose fat…
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new drug that effectively reduces appetite and increases calorie burn without inducing nausea. Initial tests revealed that the drug activates neurokinin-2 receptors (NK2R), enhancing metabolic functions vital for energy balance and…
Janet Lynne Savage, a driving examiner from Bangor, Gwynedd, tragically died following a gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. The inquest revealed that a complication occurred during the procedure, causing damage to her aorta and leading to cardiac arrest. Despite emergency…
