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Weight loss jabs 'should be probed as cancer prevention agents' after US study

Weight loss jabs 'should be probed as cancer prevention agents' after US study Scientists say a new study into weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempiccan suggest the impact of GLP-1 medicines "may reach further and transform how we think about cancer prevention" Weight loss jabs should be probed as potential "cancer prevention agents", experts say. A study has shown weight loss injections used to tackle obesity and type 2 diabetes - including Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempiccan - may...

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs linked to 30% lower breast cancer risk

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs linked to 30% lower breast cancer risk Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may have an unexpected bonus: a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. - Date: - June 6, 2026 - Source: - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Summary: - A large study found that women taking GLP-1 drugs, the medication class behind Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer.

Woman competing to represent UK at beauty contest after losing nine stone

Woman competing to represent UK at beauty contest after losing nine stone Michelle used to weigh 23 stone but found two ways to lose the weight A 23-stone woman who started taking weight-loss jabs while on the waiting list for a gastric band has now lost nine stone and has entered a beauty contest. Michelle Akpata, 30, says she felt ‘invisible’ when she was at her heaviest, but now plans to be a model and an actress. Michelle, from Islington, north London, was prescribed Mounjaro by her GP...

Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicinesA drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have proved highly effective at helping people who are overweight or obese, experts have warned it is not only fat that is lost. Studies suggest 25-40% of total weight loss is down to a reduction in lean...

Whey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demand

Price of dairy product has risen fivefold after users of GLP-1 medications advised to increase protein consumptionThe growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage. The price of whey has risen fivefold to record levels as companies race to secure supplies amid a boom driven by growing use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Mounjaro, which often require higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass.

Whey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demand

Price of dairy product has risen fivefold after users of GLP-1 medications advised to increase protein consumptionThe growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage. The price of whey has risen fivefold to record levels as companies race to secure supplies amid a boom driven by growing use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Mounjaro, which often require higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass.

Certain tortillas are now being marketed as ‘GLP-1 friendly.’ What does that even mean?

Certain tortillas are now being marketed as ‘GLP-1 friendly.’ What does that even mean? While a ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label may seem arbitrary, some medical experts say it may make people pay closer attention to what they’re eating - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Food manufacturers are trying to cash in on the popularity of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, with a growing number of easy, grab-and-go meals and snacks being sold as “GLP-1 friendly.”

Hundreds of soldiers put on weight loss jabs as jaw-dropping number are obese

Hundreds of soldiers put on weight loss jabs as jaw-dropping number are obese Official figures show the Body Mass Index - of military personnel records more than 11,000 soldiers, 4,300 sailors and 3,900 aircrew as being obese Weight loss jabs are being prescribed to soldiers who have gone over the top with their diets. They were among 240 military personnel last year who were placed on the Mounjaro and Wegovy jabs to help them shift their excess fat. The numbers on the specialist injections...

Whey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demand

Price of dairy product has risen fivefold after users of GLP-1 medications advised to increase protein consumptionThe growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage. The price of whey has risen fivefold to record levels as companies race to secure supplies amid a boom driven by growing use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Mounjaro, which often require higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass.