US-based Halia Therapeutics’ new therapy will be put to a six-month-long trial that will involve 60 patients with type 2 diabetes in the UAE
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Obesity
Over 45% of Saudi nationals are overweight: GASTAT
Saudi statistics authority highlights the level of obesity in the Kingdom
fashion trends
Retailers face potential ‘tens of millions’ in financial losses as weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy shift clothing demand
Those who fail to adapt quickly may find themselves sized out of the market, expert says
Obesity
Ozempic, Mounjaro: Celebrities embrace ‘vanity weight loss’ craze as experts warn of abuse, council natural remedies
While celebrities chase a fleeting concept of bodily perfection, the growing misuse of GLP-1 medications has revealed an ugly reality – that even the most promising new treatments are no match for society’s unhealthy obsession with thinness at all costs
Diabetes
‘Hostage economy’: Does Denmark risk over-reliance on Big Pharma as obesity drug boom fuels 4.5% GDP contribution?
Big Pharma’s profitable grip tightens as Danish weight loss drugs Wegovy and Saxenda, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, surge in popularity globally as people spend out of pocket
2024
Saxo Bank Outrageous Predictions: Oil to hit $150, Saudi to buy Champions League club, Kennedy wins US election, AI security risk, global health crisis
Saxo Bank releases its cautionary Outrageous Predictions for 2024
Diabetes
Obesity drug Wegovy shows promising results for heart health
Obesity breakthrough: Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy cuts heart attack risk by 20% in clinical trial
Obesity
Weight loss pill on the way, offers replacement to needle-based Wegovy
Wegovy in a pill: Oral semaglutide pill may revolutionise weight loss treatment, offering an alternative to injectable diabetes drugs for needle-averse patients
Childhood obesity
Video: Mapping a way out of childhood obesity
Researchers are mapping local ‘food environments’ to show the relationship between income, where you live and obesity. The FT meets the people using this data to help change shopping and eating habits.
Alpen Capital
Revealed: how much more food the GCC will consume by 2023
Alpen Capital says increase in population, growing tourism, high per capita income are likely to drive the growth of the food sector in the region
Americana
Hungry for more: KFC’s Sabir Sami
Sabir Sami, KFC’s managing director for MENA, Pakistan, Turkey and Asia, explains why growth of the brand in the region will not come at any cost
Diabetes
UAE to add sugary drinks, e-cigarettes to excise tax list in 2020
UAE Cabinet says decision is part of efforts to reduce consumption of unhealthy goods and modify consumers’ behaviour
Obesity
New patient network to support people with obesity across the Middle East
Programme is designed to raise awareness of the multiple causes of obesity and provide access to information about healthier lifestyle choices, treatment options and ongoing management
Calorie counter
Dubai restaurants to introduce calorie count on menus
Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality said the directive will encourage restaurants to provide healthy meals to consumerss
Arab Health
Unlocking the pathway to preventative healthcare with mHealth
A blockchain-based approach to sharing patient data has been incredibly useful in terms of meeting patient expectations and enabling holistic healthcare. blockchain technology has been able to streamline and transform every aspect
Colliers International
IVF market grows to $1bn amid rise in GCC male infertility cases
New research says infertility in the MENA region is found in 15% of cases or higher compared to 10% globally
anti-smoking
Video: Anti-smoking strategies could be used to cut obesity
Questions have been raised about whether junk food could one day carry health warnings similar to those on tobacco packaging.