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A Mother’s Journey to Health: From Cheese Addiction to Weight Loss Success Lucy Castle, a 41-year-old mother of three from Leicestershire, made an impressive transformation by breaking free from her £1,200-a-year cheese addiction. Her journey began with a realization that her unhealthy eating habits were taking a toll on her health and quality of life. For years, Lucy found herself …

Rising Concerns Over Weight Loss Jabs and the Risk of Going ‘Cold Turkey’ The increasing popularity of weight loss jabs, particularly GLP-1 medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, has led to growing concerns among healthcare professionals and pharmacists. These drugs, which have become a game-changer in the fight against obesity, are now facing unprecedented demand, raising alarms about potential shortages …

Rethinking Obesity: Beyond BMI to a More Comprehensive Approach The traditional measure of overweight and obesity—body mass index (BMI)—has long been the standard for assessing health risks. However, new research and guidelines from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) suggest that this single metric may not fully capture the complexity of obesity-related health issues. The Limitations of …

A Mother’s Journey to Weight Loss and Lessons Learned Camilla Do Rosario, a 30-year-old mother of two from Essex, has experienced a remarkable transformation by shedding nearly half her bodyweight using weight loss injections. At her heaviest, she weighed 25-and-a-half stone (158 kg), but after starting treatment with Mounjaro in April 2024, she has lost an incredible 10-and-a-half stone (66 …