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AstraZeneca pauses UK research expansion
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AstraZeneca signs $4.7bn obesity drugs deal with China's CSPC

CSPC will receive an upfront payment of $1.2 billion and could earn up to $3.5 billion more from development and regulatory milestones

higher dose Wegovy MHRA
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MHRA okays higher dose of Wegovy for obesity treatment

MHRA okays higher dose of Wegovy for obesity treatment

Obesity risk: Experts bat for waist-to-height ratio over BMI for older adults

Obesity risk: Experts bat for waist-to-height ratio over BMI for older adults

'If your waist is less than half your height, that’s a good indicator you’re at a healthy weight'

junk food advertising ban before 9pm UK
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No advertising of junk food on TV before 9 pm

The banned ads are of food products like soft drinks, chocolates and sweets, pizzas and ice creams

Boots Online Doctor to help insomniacs cope with sleep difficulties
Technology & Digital Health

Boots Online Doctor to help insomniacs cope with sleep difficulties

Boots Insomnia Treatment service to provide expert advice, treatment options and guidance for better sleep

WHO GLP-1 obesity drug guidelines
Obesity & Weight Management

WHO unveils global rules for using weight loss GLP-1 drugs

With the new guideline, WHO issues conditional recommendations for using these therapies to support people living with obesity

Ultra-processed foods are a danger to global public health: Experts
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Ultra-processed foods are a danger to global public health: Experts

Scientists argue that UPFs are now increasingly common worldwide and linked to a decline in diet quality and many diseases

Weight-loss jabs trial planned in Scotland's deprived areas
Obesity & Weight Management

Weight-loss jabs trial planned in Scotland's deprived areas

The findings will provide insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health inequalities across the UK