Shock revolt over influencer’s ‘shifting message’
A Queensland fashion influencer known for representing women over size 12 has opened up about copping flak from some followers and the pressure to explain her changing body.
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Warning weight-loss drug could lead to unexpected pregnancies
Health regulators have issued a warning to women using weight loss drugs after dozens of reports of unexpected pregnancies.
Weight-loss jab approved to treat common sleep disorder
A popular diabetes and weight-loss jab can now be used to treat sleep apnoea, after it became the first drug in Australia approved for the condition.
Warning issued about drugs like Ozempic if you’re having surgery
Authorities have ordered the makers of popular diabetes and weight loss jabs to warn patients about this risk if they are having surgery.
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New benefit of weight loss drug in Australia
In an Australian first, a weight loss drug has been approved for use to treat this common disease in obese and overweight patients.
‘Tacky’: Olivia’s team slammed for Weight Watchers partnership
Fans of Olivia Newton-John have slammed the team who have taken over the late singer’s social media for “cashing in” on “tacky” collaboration with Weight Watchers.
I started eating with this type of utensil – it helped me lose 20kg
Chris White, 73, signed up to a revolutionary new program that’s helped him lose 20kg. Part of it involves using certain utensils to eat food.
Alarming effect of taking weight loss drugs
Doctors have warned that people using popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic face the risk of developing a debilitating condition.
Australia’s most feared health condition revealed
More than 3000 Aussies have revealed the state of our nation’s wellbeing. It’s changed — with many saying we lose 11 minutes of sleep a night. See how you can get help and have your say.
You should check if you’re carrying a lot of fat here on your body
Top experts say we need to stop using the BMI to diagnose obesity. Instead it’s where you carry the fat that can matter more. While you don’t need to worry so much in some areas, you do if you hold a lot of weight here.
I lost 40kg in 16 months – and this is what really helped me do it
At her heaviest, Georgina Willard weighed almost 90kg and didn’t feel healthy. But she used specific kinds of goals to help her lose 40kg — and she still enjoys cookie-dough croissants.
Exciting medical breakthroughs we can expect in 2025
Australian specialists, scientists and researchers are at the forefront of treatments that could change the lives of people all over the world. Here’s what 2025 has to offer.
‘Surprising’ reason behind men’s back pain – and what to do about it
It’s a small change that can creep up on us as we age. But it’s now been found to be a “surprising” contributor as to why men get back pain.
‘Taboo’: Doctors weigh in on a tricky topic with patients
GPs want to do the right thing by their patients, but many still find this “taboo” topic a difficult one to navigate.
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