Weight loss jabs not ‘quick fix’ for UK worklessness, health experts warn
Sort by
480 items
-
Sports - CBS Sports
LOOK: Former NFL OT Jake Long shows off dramatic weight loss at Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction
Long has become another in a growing list of offensive linemen to shed weight in retirement5 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Weight loss jabs not ‘quick fix’ for UK worklessness, health experts warn
Scientists say using the drugs to get people back into work could carry logistical and ethical problems. Weight loss jabs are not a “quick fix” and the health secretary’s plan to use them to help ...8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...14 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’
Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Why Thomas Tuchel is a necessary quick fix for England -- and why England is a gamble for Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel's decision to take the England job is a surprising one, but it's a big bet by the storied manager on himself.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses
Lucid’s stock took a deep dive in early Thursday trading, after the EV maker called for larger-than-expected operational losses and quarterly revenue that would be slightly ahead of forecasts.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse
Analysis points to potential of drugs such as Ozempic beyond tackling obesity and diabetesYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK small-cap stocks face ‘existential threat’, report warns
Abrdn calls for stamp duty to be scrapped on FTSE 250 sharesYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in U.K.
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Weight-loss drug firm accused of prioritising profits after halting insulin pen production
Novo Nordisk’s decision will force people in developing countries to use outdated glass vials and syringes, warn campaigners. The pharmaceutical company behind injectable weight-loss drugs has been ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Healthy Returns: Covering weight loss drugs could cost Medicare $35 billion through 2034
Medicare coverage of the drugs would up federal spending by $35 billion from 2026 to 2034. Meanwhile, CNBC tests Abbott's continuous glucose monitor Lingo.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump vows to impose tariffs as experts warn of price hikes and angry allies
In often-combative conversation with Bloomberg editor in Chicago, Trump says ‘tariff’ is his favorite word. Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to levy tariffs on all imports in a bid to ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?
Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work.3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.
The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country3 days ago -
-
Top stories - NBC News
Maine shooting survivors claim Army negligence and FDA's weight-loss drug decision: Morning Rundown
Detroit, TCF Center, 2024 election, Harris in Pennsylvania, Lewiston Maine shooting, Trump rally shooting survivors, giant pandas at National Zoo, Mount Everest3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FDA will reconsider decision barring copycat versions of Lilly weight loss drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will reconsider its decision to remove Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drug from its official shortage list and allow compounding ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say
From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here's what changes experts say to watch for next year.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw4 days ago - United Kingdom