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          Obesity

          The latest news on obesity, including causes and health stories

          Overweight women in the Middle East have a higher risk of developing hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease than women with a lower body mass index. Getty Images

          Overweight Middle Eastern women 'face higher risk' of heart disease and diabetes

          HealthOctober 15, 2024
          Diseases linked to the consumption of harmful products such as tobacco kill more than 10 million people around the world every year. Getty Images

          Raising ‘sin taxes’ on harmful products could save 50 million lives by 2075

          HealthSeptember 28, 2024
          Weight-loss drugs Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic have been found to increase metabolic activity. dpa via Reuters

          Study: Weight-loss drugs boost metabolism ... it's not all about food

          HealthAugust 22, 2024
          Eating red meat only twice a week could increase your risk of developing dementia. The National

          High cholesterol and red meat linked to increased dementia risk

          HealthAugust 01, 2024
          A patient prepares for a robotic hair transplant procedure in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images

          Botched medical tourism and weight-loss shots 'burden NHS'

          HealthJune 25, 2024
          Fake batches of Novo Nordisk’s drug Ozempic have been circulating. AP

          World health warning after fake Ozempic seized in UK and Americas

          HealthJune 20, 2024
          Changes to lifestyles and diets and rising obesity rates have an impact on cancer rates in the UK, experts say. Getty Images

          Rising obesity suspected in under-50s cancer surge in UK

          HealthJune 03, 2024
          Wegovy is being released in countries, including the UAE, to reduce the use of diabetes medicine for weight loss. Reuters

          Ozempic maker urges UAE users to switch to Wegovy for weight loss

          HealthMay 22, 2024
          Weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy could be used more widely to cut the risks of heart attacks, experts say. AP

          Study finds weight drugs such as Ozempic can benefit stroke patients

          HealthMay 14, 2024
          Addressing obesity is important as the disease is linked to several other chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and diabetes. PA Wire

          De-stigmatising obesity: there's no one solution for all

          CommentApril 24, 2024
          New compounds mimic benefits of exercise, offering hope for those unable to exert themselves. Getty Images

          Future pill may mimic exercise benefits for muscle health

          ScienceMarch 18, 2024
          Almost 7.5 million people in the UAE are expected to be overweight or obese by 2035 at current rates, a World Obesity Federation report says. PA

          Annual UAE spending to tackle obesity expected to hit $12bn

          UAEMarch 04, 2024
          Sarosh Sohail lost 72kg after using the obesity drug Mounjaro for a year. Shahar Bano / Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Pakistani father hails weight-loss drug after losing 72kg

          UAEJanuary 20, 2024
          Medical advances are set to benefit patients in 2024 and beyond. PA

          Cancer and obesity care expect big breakthroughs in 2024

          UAEDecember 31, 2023
          We take a look into diabetes, including cutting-edge treatment, technological innovations and promising research. Getty Images

          Everything you should know about diabetes

          HealthNovember 14, 2023
          New drugs are proving good at treating diabetes and obesity. Getty Images

          Alternative to wonder weight-loss drug Mounjaro approved

          HealthNovember 09, 2023