People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. ...

Importantly, benefits were seen early in the clinical trial, before significant weight loss occurred, suggesting the drug works directly on the heart and blood vessels, not just through weight ...

Speaking at the Medical Journalists' Association annual lecture, Sir Chris said he was worried about obesity as there is an "optimal weight" for healthy living, with larger waistlines increasing ...

Dr Frances O'Hagan, head of the Northern Ireland GP Council, said there were two main issues with online ordering of weight-loss injections. If GPs are told, then they have ...

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Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesSlimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting ...

Serena Williams, one of the most successful athletes of all time, has spoken out about using weight loss drugs - she says, to lift the "stigma" around using such ...

A woman who purchased weight-loss jab Mounjaro online says she is now considering coming off the drug, as she believe it is causing her to lose hair. Rebecca Quarmby ...

Getty ImagesA new weight-loss jab will be rolled out on the NHS in England - but it could take 12 years for everyone to receive it, the NHS drugs ...

Getty ImagesThe anti-obesity injection Wegovy contains the drug semaglutideWeight-loss treatment Wegovy has been approved by the UK's medicines regulator, for reducing the risk of serious heart problems in overweight ...

2 days agoBy Philippa Roxby, Health reporterGetty ImagesPeople are using the drugs to lose a few pounds to get ready for the beach this summer, Prof Powis saidNHS England's medical director ...