Diets
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Ozempic and its brethren are running headlong into American dining and dieting culture
In the Spotlight Some restaurants are feeling the burn. So are beauty expectations.
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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China's soaring dementia rates
Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The end of WeightWatchers?
Talking Point The diet brand has filed for bankruptcy in the US as it struggles to survive in era of weight-loss jabs
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Carnivore diet: why people are eating only meat
The Explainer 'Meatfluencers' are taking social media by storm but experts warn meat-only diets have health consequences
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Why are people microdosing Ozempic?
In The Spotlight Tiny doses of the weight-loss drug can sidestep its unpleasant side effects, say influencers. But is customising the dose a good idea?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of oat milk: what are the benefits?
Pros and cons Oat milk is now the most popular dairy alternative in many countries – but how healthy and 'green' is it?
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Last updated
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Intermittent fasting: does diet pioneered by Michael Mosley work?
The Explainer Doctor's TV documentary and international best-selling book 'set the stage for the next great fad diet'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The planetary health diet: a food plan to save the world?
In Depth Environmentally friendly diet could also cut risk of premature death by 30%, according to recent study
By The Week Staff Last updated
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4 expert tips for kickstarting your weight loss journey
The Week Reccomends Semaglutide shots might be all the rage, but there are healthier steps you can take to lose weight
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The ubiquity of dangerous ultra-processed foods
feature Global consumption has been rising rapidly in recent decades – and the UK and US are leading consumers
By The Week Staff Published
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French cheesemakers livid over poll
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Juice cleanses: what are the benefits and are they dangerous?
feature Many are looking to start 2023 with the mantra of ‘out with the old and in with the OJ’
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Men better at dieting than women
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of a vegetarian diet
Pros and Cons Studies show 41% of British families are currently following a meat-free or ‘flexitarian’ diet
By The Week Staff Published
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