weight loss

Girl, 7, hospitalised after injecting herself with mum’s GLP-1 weight loss jab

Girl, 7, hospitalised after injecting herself with mum’s GLP-1 weight loss jab

“I should have never let them discharge her” A seven-year-old girl ended up in hospital after she overdosed on her mum’s GLP-1 injector pen, thinking it would help her with a stomach ache. The injector pen consists of the medicine often known as Ozempic or Mounjaro, used to treat Type 1 diabetes as well as […]

6 months ago

Weight loss drugs pitted against each other in first head-to-head trial

Weight loss drugs pitted against each other in first head-to-head trial

The first trial of its kind saw one drug come out on top. Weight loss drugs have been pitted against each other in a first of its kind head-to-head trial. Mounjaro and Wegovy were put to the test on which results in greater weight loss. Both drugs did lead to substantial weight loss, however one […]

1 year ago

Pinterest bans ads promoting weight loss and referencing BMI

Pinterest bans ads promoting weight loss and referencing BMI

The ban is part of the platform’s move to create a safe and inclusive space for all users. Pinterest, the image sharing platform, has made history as the first major social media company to ban all advertisements relating to weight loss. Previously, Pinterest wouldn’t allow content that is body-shaming, or content that features dangerous weight […]

5 years ago

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recalls weight loss capsules following fatalities

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recalls weight loss capsules following fatalities

Have you purchased anything containing DNP? The Food Safety Authority of Ireland this month put out a recall on all weight loss capsules containing 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP). This comes as the Food Safety Authority have found that the pills have contributed to a number of fatalities. #FoodAlert Recall of Weight Loss Capsules containing 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) sold […]

6 years ago