Ozempic and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a transformative new class of medicines for the treatment of diabetes and obesity, while also delivering other health benefits, such as ...

SOUTH Africa has seen a worrying increase in the number of children who are overweight or obese. This rise in childhood obesity is a serious problem as it can lead to health issues like diabetes ...

While overweight and obesity are on the rise in general in South Africa, including among children and youth, the worst affected segment of our population is women. The World Obesity Atlas 2022 ...

The children of obese mothers, but not obese fathers, were less able to self-regulate food consumption.

Obesity, a condition affecting over 1 billion people worldwide, is at the centre of a global health crisis. In South Africa, the numbers are staggering, with projections forecasting obesity rates ...

These weight loss medications, administered via injections, work by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels.