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Fact check: How AI is selling you weight loss
Fact check: How AI is selling you weight loss
A viral TikTok weight-loss journey seemed authentic. But DW Fact Check found identical bodies with different faces.Digital World08/25/2026August 25, 202605:54 min
Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?
Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?
Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but there are signs this could be changing thanks to weight-loss drugs.Health08/23/2026August 23, 2026
Study: Obesity ‘bigger cancer risk’ than previously thought
Study: Obesity ‘bigger cancer risk’ than previously thought
German researchers have found that abdominal fat particularly increases the risk of cancer — especially among women.Science08/09/2026August 9, 2026
Is there anything GLP-1 agonist drugs cannot do?
Is there anything GLP-1 agonist drugs cannot do?
From type 2 diabetes to weight loss, GLP-1 agonist drugs keep getting repurposed. It’s cheaper than developing new ones.Science06/11/2026June 11, 2026
Why exercise alone won’t make you lose fat
Why exercise alone won’t make you lose fat
Workouts aren’t the fat loss trick! New science reveals limits of exercise—and what really helps melt stubborn fat.Health05/22/2026May 22, 202612:52 min
Germany’s sugar tax sparks ‘nanny state’ debate
Germany’s sugar tax sparks ‘nanny state’ debate
Friedrich Merz’s government wants to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks. Businesses see too much interference.Politics05/09/2026May 9, 2026Skip next section In the spotlight
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Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative
Scientists hope a naturally occurring molecule could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects.Science04/24/2026April 24, 2026
As Ozempic use grows, lesser-known risks emerge
Reports of side effects from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic are growing. In rare cases they can be deadly. Health07/10/2025July 10, 2025
Turkey sees sharp rise in obesity
Turkey’s health ministry has launched a national public health campaign, but its measures are drawing criticism.Health06/01/2025June 1, 2025
These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain
Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Which foods reduce pain, and how does it work? Science12/15/2024December 15, 2024
Type 2 diabetes: Why people from South Asia are more at risk
People of South Asian heritage are four times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than Europeans, due to genetics.Science11/26/2024November 26, 2024
Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype
Originally approved to help with obesity, Wegovy has become synonymous with weight loss fads. What you need to know.Science10/02/2024October 2, 2024All content (270) on this topic
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