Novo Nordisk to build North Carolina plant to add 1,000 jobs
CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it plans to add 1,000 jobs when another company manufacturing plant is built in …
Obesity
UK faces surge in silent killer disease – eight major risk factors listed
Health experts are warning the public to consider eight vital factors that could lead to a huge surge in cases of a killer disease. The UK could be set to …
Diabetes time bomb as record 3.6 million are living with high blood sugar
Diabetics have to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels or risk serious problems (Image: Getty) A record 3.6 million people are at high risk of developing diabetes as the nation …
‘Disturbing’ surge in young cancers may be linked to gut health, say experts
Obesity and changing Western diets are believed to be a factor (Image: Getty) Unhealthy lifestyles, an obesity epidemic and poor gut health are feared to be fuelling a “disturbing” explosion …
Half of workers may struggle to get obesity drug insurance coverage
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Companies are increasing access to new …
Millions of Brits could be labelled ‘obese’ under new BMI guidelines
Under a proposed revamp of the body-mass-index (BMI) system, millions of Brits could be classified as obese. The World Health Organisation-endorsed system, which measures a person’s weight in relation to …
Experts demand obesity action to cure sick note Britain after diabetes surge
Diabetes UK warned people have been bombarded by unhealthy food (Image: Getty) Experts are demanding a “tough love” crackdown on obesity to cure sick note Britain after a report revealed …
Study finds almost half of cancer cases linked to one common but deadly lifestyle habit
A new study has found that almost half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity, proving further how crucial it is so stay in shape. The research was carried out …
Experts warning of public health crisis as liver disease among young soars
Experts are warning high levels of fatty liver disease among young people could signal a public health crisis. Fatty liver disease is normally associated with people in their 50’s and …
Promise of Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug for sleep apnea adds reason to own
Eli Lilly ‘s weight-loss drug Zepbound showed promise as a treatment for sleep apnea — giving investors more confidence to keep owning the world’s most valuable health-care company even after …