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Weight loss drugs may halve early death risk in heart patients, study shows

New research presented at the European Society of Cardiology annual conference in Madrid suggests that weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalisation and premature death in patients with heart conditions. The study analysed real-world data from over 90,000......

Obesity crisis in Morocco: alarming projections for 2030

Obesity is emerging as a significant health concern in Morocco, affecting an increasing number of adults each year. According to the latest World Obesity Atlas report, released on March 4 in conjunction with World Obesity Day, 59% of Moroccan adults currently have a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 25......

Biden Administration Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs A Transformative Step or Costly Gamble?

Washington, D.C.— In a landmark move, the Biden administration has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include expensive but highly effective weight-loss medications. If approved, millions of Americans suffering from obesity could access drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, hailed by......

Childhood Obesity Aggravated During COVID-19 Pandemic, WHO Europe Report Finds

In a concerning revelation, a new report by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch has established a direct link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in obesity rates among school-aged children. The comprehensive study, conducted across 17 member states of the WHO European Region,......