Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford the drugs.
Tag: Obesity
Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.
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.
Declaring Curry and Samosas Enemy No. 1 to Whip the Police Into Shape
The police chief in an Indian island territory had a theory: If the boss was watching his officers’ weight, they would too.
Brazil, Land of the Thong, Embraces Its Heavier Self
A country known for beach bodies is confronting soaring obesity rates with new laws that enshrine protections for people who are overweight.
The Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Scientists Find
The research may help explain why people who are overweight and obese have been at higher risk of severe illness and death from Covid.
U.K. Food Review Calls for a Tax on Sugar and Salt
The tax on salt and sugar in processed and restaurant-made foods was among several measures proposed in a sweeping review into England’s food industry.
Severe Obesity Raises Risk of Covid-19 Hospitalization and Death, Study Finds
A large new study has confirmed an association between obesity and patient outcomes among people who contract the coronavirus.
Influencers May Face Fines as China Tackles Obesity and Food Waste
According to a new government report, more than half of the country’s adult population is either overweight or obese. Chinese officials have vowed to address the problem with a campaign.
Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
Even people who aren’t obese may be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said.