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LAWRENCE – One of the main reasons supporting the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision to restore federal rights to abortion is that it will reduce the number of abortions performed in the US. And according to new Kansas University research, it says that supporting the ban also sees an increase in financial burdens. “Naturally, the … Read more
Nice, no lack of gym. But for years, something was missing, where fitness was just one piece of a bigger lifestyle puzzle. That observation drove the creation of the Flexx club, a high-end club that draws its inspiration from holistic fitness destinations that have become staples of Paris, London and New York. “When we designed … Read more
In an environmental chemist in Gurugram, “Wegovy ya Ozempic hey what??” [Do you have Wegovy or Ozempic?] has become a daily refrain. Since semaglutide lost patent protection in India on March 20, and dozens of low-cost generics flooded the market, retail pharmacies have increasingly become the first point of contact for weight loss hopefuls, often … Read more
BEIJING, April 01, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Pharmacy; HKEX: 00460). Under the agreement, both parties will combine Biocytogen’s fully human antibody discovery platform with Sihuan Pharmaceutical’s extensive capabilities in drug development, manufacturing, and commercialization. The collaboration will focus on advancing innovative therapies in multiple disease areas, including weight loss, leveraging complementary strengths to … Read more
The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) again. Research on yo-yo dieting has long shown that it can be harmful to your health. But a new paper … Read more
Economists at ING have released a new report on the expected impact of appetite weight loss medications on European food demand. Insights reveal how much GLP-1 drugs will impact and reshape the industry in the coming years. GLP-1 drugs are widely discussed as potentially transformative for food consumption, but their short-term impact in 2026 is … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground as stories develop. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important … Read more
The NHS in England offers more than 1 million people weight loss drugs to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Semaglutide (Wegovy) is already available over the counter for some people living with obesity, and is also offered under the brand name Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes. Now people who are not … Read more
“If you accidentally inhale chalk, you might as well hit your macros,” says the 26-year-old NutriHacks founder. (Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Published April 1, 2026 03:16 Three months ago, a Los Angeles-based startup called NutriHacks launched its first product: Protein Chalk, a half-kilogram bag of protein-based, white chalk for climbers to use instead of traditional … Read more
’80s-style aerobics are making a major comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s exercise culture moves toward connection and enjoyment, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern exercise. © Getty Images The origins of aerobics During the 1960s, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper American developed a series of aerobic exercises to help those with … Read more