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Mongabay, a global environmental news outlet, just created a dedicated Solutions Desk to spotlight what's actually working to save the planet. The team will rigorously investigate and share real-world conservation wins so readers can find hope and replicate success.
France just became the first EU country to cover breakthrough obesity medications for severely obese patients, helping one million people access treatments that previously cost €300 per month. The bold public health move recognizes obesity as a serious medical condition deserving national support.
The American Medical Association just adopted sweeping policies to make weight loss medications and comprehensive obesity care more affordable for millions of Americans. The move addresses one of healthcare's biggest cost barriers while recognizing obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term support.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
A drug that flopped in Alzheimer's trials just helped obese mice lose 20% of their body weight without eating less or exercising more. Johns Hopkins researchers are now testing whether this accidental discovery could help millions of people struggling with severe obesity.
Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are proving to be powerful climate fighters that cost less than high-tech solutions while creating thousands of jobs. Countries worldwide are discovering that restoring ecosystems protects communities from floods and droughts while boosting local economies.
A new class of medications is transforming obesity treatment by working with the body's hunger signals rather than against them, helping patients lose up to 30% of their body weight. These GLP-1 drugs are proving that obesity has deep biological roots beyond willpower alone.
After decades of climbing obesity rates worldwide, some wealthy countries are seeing progress. New research shows rates leveling off in most high-income nations and possibly declining in France, Italy, and Portugal.
Scientists discovered a molecule from python blood that helps obese mice lose 9% of their weight in 28 days, without the stomach problems linked to current obesity drugs. The breakthrough could lead to a new generation of weight-loss treatments inspired by how pythons digest massive meals.
The UAE's new obesity intervention strategy could help 1.2 million adults overcome obesity while adding $51 billion to the national economy. The ambitious health initiative proves that investing in public wellness creates powerful economic ripple effects.
A groundbreaking UAE report reveals that helping 1.2 million adults overcome obesity could boost the nation's GDP by $51 billion while saving $1.5 billion in healthcare costs. The findings show that treating obesity isn't just good medicine—it's smart economics.
Scientists at Yale discovered that obesity triggers pancreatic cells to produce a hormone that drives cancer development, opening the door to early detection through simple blood tests. The breakthrough challenges decades of scientific assumptions about how obesity leads to one of the deadliest cancers.
A breakthrough obesity treatment helped patients lose nearly 30% of their body weight—results previously only achievable through surgery. The experimental drug could transform how millions manage obesity while Medicare makes these treatments more affordable.
The World Health Organization just released groundbreaking guidance to transform school food worldwide, as 188 million children now live with obesity. Countries are being urged to adopt healthier meals and snacks that could shape eating habits for life.
Science is finally debunking the most harmful myths about obesity, replacing decades of blame with evidence-based treatment. Over one billion people worldwide now have access to better information and medical care for what experts classify as a chronic disease.
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Starting mid-June, France becomes the first EU nation to reimburse life-changing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients. Up to one million people could access treatments that currently cost €300 monthly out of pocket.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are successfully pairing weight loss surgery with medications like Ozempic to help patients overcome obesity. This combined approach offers new hope for people who need more support than one treatment alone can provide.
Doctors are discovering why weight-loss drugs work brilliantly for some people but fail for others. The answer could revolutionize how we treat obesity within just a few years.
A new experimental obesity treatment targeting three hormones has shown significant weight loss in early testing. The "triple-G" drug from Kailera offers fresh hope in the rapidly expanding field of weight management medicine.
A new obesity treatment from pharmaceutical company Boehringer has shown promising results, helping patients lose an average of 16.6% of their body weight in clinical trials. The breakthrough adds another tool to the growing arsenal of effective weight loss medications changing lives worldwide.
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