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Hidden side effects: What GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could do to your body
Drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda now available in NZ - what are the side effects?
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'Predatory': Kiwi woman's botched overseas op prompts warning from surgeon
A Manawatū woman needed six operations after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
Measles case confirmed at Auckland Grammar, two year groups sent home
There are now 14 measles cases confirmed across New Zealand.
Ozempic for pets? Are chunky puppies and overweight cats next in line for fat jabs?
A 12.2kg cat named Whiskey lost 50% of her body weight: 'She was like a barrel.'
What you can do now to help avoid cancer later
In the US, about 40% of cancer cases are tied to lifestyle factors and habits.
'Get skinny quick': Are weight-loss drugs causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?
Dr Roger Mysliwiec heard of people wanting to go on weight-loss injections for a ball.
'Turning point': Obese kids surpass underweight ones for first time
Unicef says ultra-processed foods fuelling the problem, with 188m aged 5 to 19 obese.
Kennedy defends firing of CDC chief amid Senate turmoil
The Senate hearing was marked by shouting matches and sharp exchanges.
Britain moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
New York Times: Sales of tea, coffee and lower-caffeine soft drinks would not be affected.
Letters: Sport is supposed to enhance health, not endanger it
OPINION: Readers loved young trainee farmer Jack Boon playing his bagpipes to his dogs.
Wealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through
'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny
Lake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge Govt’s compensation scheme
Malcolm Richards is seeking to have the compensation scheme declared unlawful.
Intern pharmacist suspended after baby dies
Bellamere Arwyn Duncan died from phosphate toxicity at Starship children's hospital.
'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgery
The patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.
'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain
The doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid.
‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval
Finlay Thompson lost 30kg using semaglutide during a clinical trial last year.
'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealed
Semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.
New daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugar
New York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.
Study: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%
Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.
Weight-loss jabs could be handed out like statins in UK
The NHS plans to broaden access through pilot schemes and online pharmacies.
Auckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STI
False positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.
Seven ways to dementia-proof yourself in midlife
Experts say up to 40% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes.
What nearly brainless rodents know about weight loss and hunger
New York Times: We might not be choosing to eat as consciously as we think.
The science of male middle-age spread and how to get rid of it
Telegraph: Experts have declared waist size crucial for health.
Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications
They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.
Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer
Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.
‘It’s not pretty’: Dave Letele defends work amid online scrutiny
BBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.
The health risks of an apron belly – and how to get rid of it
Telegraph: Apron bellies can lead to infections, posture problems and more.
‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’s
New York Times: Could the drugs that upended diabetes and obesity benefit the brain?
Opinion: The simple habit that helped me lose 38kg
One woman shares how she shed a third of her body weight.