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How Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are changing the fight against obesity
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), initially developed for diabetes management, are gaining recognition for their role in aiding individuals with obesity, especially those at risk of developing diabetes. With these devices soon to be available over-the-counter in the United States, there is a new frontier in proactive health monitoring. Lori Wenz, a nurse practitioner at Western Colorado...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rear-view-woman-with-bag-standing-city-street.jpg)
by Nicholas FeenieMay 7, 2024 Obesity and the Economy, Obesity in the UK, Obesity Policy, Obesogenic Environment0 comments
Obesity linked to lower productivity in the UK, think-tank reports
According to a detailed analysis released by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), obesity is a major factor contributing to reduced workplace productivity and increased economic inactivity in the UK, highlighting an urgent need for policy intervention. The report underscores that a significant number of individuals are either unable to work or are operating below their capacity...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cute-girl-eating-doughnuts-home.jpg)
Research shows effective parental approaches to managing children’s avid eating behaviours
A recent study, published in the journal Appetite, provides an in-depth exploration of how parents cope with their preschool-aged children’s intense eating behaviours, which are often characterised by an elevated responsiveness to food cues. These eating patterns are closely associated with risks of overweight and obesity in children, making the understanding of parental experiences and...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/smiling-girl-holding-joystick-playing-game-sitting-sofa.jpg)
Study reveals pandemic’s role in escalating childhood obesity in Europe
A recent study, spanning 17 European nations and encompassing over 50,000 children surveyed between 2021 and 2023, illuminates the stark consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood obesity. This period, following the initial global shutdowns in March 2020, witnessed significant shifts in children’s lifestyles, particularly among those aged seven to nine. The findings reveal a...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-view-nutrition-expert-measuring-waist-young-woman-patient-weight-loss-clinic-doctor-nutritionist-dietitian-discussing-treatment-with-young-woman-making-individual-diet-plan.jpg)
Adults using semaglutide as first obesity medication achieve greater weight loss, study finds
A recent study has indicated that adults commencing semaglutide as their initial treatment for obesity experience more substantial weight reduction compared to those who had previously used other obesity medications. This research, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, was conducted by Andres J. Acosta, MD, PhD, and his team at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. It...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/full-frame-shot-man.jpg)
NICE approves digital health therapies for psychosis treatment in the NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has officially approved three innovative digital therapies for incorporation into the treatment of psychosis within the NHS, pending further investigation into their benefits. This provisional approval, part of an early value assessment, encompasses AVATAR Therapy, SlowMo, and CareLoop, each targeting different aspects of psychosis...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/asian-women-have-high-concern-that-is-why-she-can-t-sleephave-stress-from-work.jpg)