Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1579, Arthur Dee, English physician and chemist (died 1651) was born. In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743) passed away. In 1908, Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982) was born. In 1921, Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845) passed away. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1956, Michael Spinks, American boxer was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ozempic Changed Obesity Treatment Forever — but Experts See a Bigger Medical Revolution Still Coming

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A June 20, 2026 ScienceDaily report on a Gastroenterology commentary describes how GLP-1 drugs opened the door to a next era combining drugs, minimally invasive procedures, and precision medicine.

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Gary Taubes

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· Jan 22, 2024

Substack 4: Nutrition Researchers Say It’s the Doctors Who Are Fooling Themselves – Are They?

The very controversial history surrounding dietary therapy for obesity and diabetes comes down to one consistent and very obvious conflict. Physicians, like the UK’s David Unwin in his recent article, insist that they know better how to successfully treat their patients than the academic nutritionists and epidemiologists in their Ivy Towers. The physicians have argued...Read More »

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kailera Therapeutics: A Second-Wave Obesity Platform With More Than One Way To Win

Kailera Therapeutics: A Second-Wave Obesity Platform With More Than One Way To Win

Drudge Report

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· Jun 23, 2026

ELI LILLY gave extraordinary obesity drug access to 79-year-old patient. Who?

ELI LILLY gave extraordinary obesity drug access to 79-year-old patient. Who? (Top headline, 1st story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Obesity Care in India: Ajanta Pharma Shares Its Perspective on the Next Decade of Metabolic Health

Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Obesity Care in India: Ajanta Pharma Shares Its Perspective on the Next Decade of Metabolic Health

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Study: Combined medication and lifestyle changes work best for children with obesity

Study: Combined medication and lifestyle changes work best for children with obesity

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 23, 2026

White House Cornered on Identity of Patient, 79, Given Special Weight Loss Drug

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyA 79-year-old man was given special access to an unreleased Eli Lilly obesity drug in April that was unavailable to the public. At first, those with knowledge of the patient’s identity would not directly deny that the man was President Donald Trump, who turned 80 earlier this month.Stat News reported Tuesday that the drug, called retatrutide, drew the interest of several top health officials, suggesting that the person who obtained it was high up the chain of command.Read more at The Daily Beast.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Study: Lifestyle Interventions Outperform Drugs Alone for Childhood Obesity

(NaturalNews) A new analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that behavioral and lifestyle interventions for adolescent obesity significantly reduced body mass i...

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Ozempic Question Nobody Wants To Answer

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** Almost a year ago, when my doctor recommended I go on a weight-loss medication, she asked what my goal weight was. After having six babies in nine ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad

KOS rawatan kesihatan yang semakin meningkat ketika ini membuatkan ramai mula memberi perhatian terhadap kepentingan perlindungan perubatan, khusus­nya pelan yang lebih mudah di­akses dan tidak membebankan komitmen bulanan. Seiring perubahan gaya hidup digital, Kaotim MediKad di­per­kenalkan oleh Syarikat Ta­ka­ful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (Ta­kaful Malaysia) sebagai pilihan perlindungan perubatan yang lebih ringkas, pantas dan mesra pengguna. Pelan ... Read more The post Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

FOX News Health

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· Jul 9, 2026

Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can 'jumpstart' better health

Dr. Mehmet Oz backs GLP-1 weight loss medication but stresses that diet and exercise remain essential, calling obesity the top driver of healthcare costs.

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 26, 2026

One 79-year-old Patient Given Unapproved Powerful Obesity Drug

Speculation swirled around a report that a single patient -- a 79-year-old man -- was given access to a powerful new obesity drug that's still awaiting federal approval.

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

America gets supersized as obesity rates spike in both children and adults

Rising obesity rates have been tied to a more sedentary lifestyle and ultraprocessed diet

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

FDA Reviews Sandoz Generic Obesity Drug Applications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review two generic versions of tirzepatide developed by Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz, a move that could pave the way for increased competition in the rapidly expanding obesity and diabetes treatment market. If approved, the medicines would become direct competitors to Eli Lilly’s blockbuster tirzepatide brands, [] The post FDA Reviews Sandoz Generic Obesity Drug Applications appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Diagnostic dilemma: Huge mass in woman's stomach was likely caused by Ozempic-style drug — and dissolved with diet soda

Diagnostic dilemma: Huge mass in woman's stomach was likely caused by Ozempic-style drug — and dissolved with diet soda

Perfect Health Diet

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· Oct 30, 2024

Please join us! “Fireside chat” webinar tomorrow with Angiex founders

Dear readers, Please join me Wednesday at 4 pm Eastern with famed scientist, angiogenesis expert, discoverer of VEGF, and Angiex co-founder Dr. Harold Dvorak in an online Fireside Chat. We’ll discuss Hal’s pathbreaking work in angiogenesis; the efforts of Hal Read more » The post Please join us! “Fireside chat” webinar tomorrow with Angiex founders appeared first on Perfect Health Diet.

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

On the left, actual doctors saying that losing weight isn't just about counting calories. On the right, people angrily pointing pointing at the Second Law of Thermodynamics. And... go [Interesting]

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The West Australian

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· Jun 23, 2026

As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension

If the extension is not approved, the disruption will affect only July and August, as the entire Prevent program is expected to resume with national funding from September, the Prime Minister announced at the ygeiamou.gr health conference The post Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Secures UK Approval For Once-Daily Oral Wegovy Pill, Reshaping Obesity Treatment Access

Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) has received UK regulatory approval for an oral version of Wegovy, making it the first authorized daily GLP-1 pill for weight management in the country. The approval covers obese and overweight adults, providing a meaningful alternative to injectable GLP-1 therapies that have dominated the obesity treatment landscape. The decision is expected [] The post Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Secures UK Approval For Once-Daily Oral Wegovy Pill, Reshaping Obesity Treatment Access appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Health News | Mail Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Choosing 'fat-free' options, eating right before bed and too much sitting down are among the common midlife mistakes that lead to heart disease

Choosing 'fat-free' options, eating right before bed and too much sitting down are among the common midlife mistakes that lead to heart disease

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Statins and Blood Pressure Drugs Are Closing the Heart-Risk Gap Between Obese and Normal-Weight Adults, Study Finds

A Lancet study tracking nearly one million people across seven countries found that obese adults over 60 now show blood pressure and cholesterol profiles nearly identical to normal-weight peers, driven by widespread statin and antihypertensive use. Researchers warn this reflects pharmaceutical management of cardiovascular risk, not safer obesity.

The New European

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· Jun 23, 2026

Was it Trump who couldn’t wait for a new weight loss drug?

A 79-year-old US man with weight problems was given priority access to a powerful new injectable treatment in April. Who could it have been?

E! Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Joe Manganiello Shares Yearslong Illnesses "Attacked" His Skin & Eyes

Joe Manganiello is looking back at a difficult chapter. The True Blood alum shared a rare glimpse into navigating his nearly decade-long health battle due to autoimmune-related illnesses while in...

Global News

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· Jul 6, 2026

July 11 – Heart Fit Clinic

Heart Fit Clinic will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend – Saturday, July 11th at noon! There is never a bad time to examine just where your health truly is. It’s time to contact the Heart Fit Clinic! Ever have those spicy wings and experience a bit of acid reflux, but didn’t think...

NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Obesity To PCOS: Nutritionist Shares 8 Habits To Avoid For Better Health

In a recent Instagram post, nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights common mistakes that may worsen health conditions such as obesity, hypothyroidism, fatty liver disease, hair fall, anxiety, bloating,...

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

The most quietly significant day of the decade is about to arrive

Stefano Hatfield: Weight-loss drugs in pill form will change Britain more than any of us can anticipate

Knewz

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· Jul 6, 2026

Comprehensive guide on weight loss using GLP-1 medications: Here’s a detailed list!

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies have offered clinically proven weight-loss and metabolic benefits. We know that obesity is a relapsing and chronic ailment that has affected more than 1 billion individuals across the world. Hence, knowing what to do makes all the difference. What are GLP-1 agonists in brief? These are classes of medicines that are usually...

Tehran Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Laboratorium. Revolution in nutrition

Laboratorium. Revolution in nutrition

ANTARA News

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· Jul 11, 2026

dsm-firmenich awards 2026 Nutrition Research Grant investigating nutrients bio-actives healthy longevity Asia Pacific

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today awarded the second round of the Nutrition Research ...

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Alive and Kicking: News of Woke’s Death Is Greatly Exaggerated

RealClearWire—Just a few years ago, wearing a sombrero on Halloween could get you banished from polite society for the social crime of “cultural appropriation.” Nutrition experts argued that preventing obesity was a form of racialized “fatphobia,” even as scientific names of songbirds were purged in a moral campaign presumably aimed at white supremacy. Meanwhile, a slew of studies, papers, and articles argued that punctuality, excellence, and other forms of professionalism are “the systemic, institutionalized centering of whiteness.” Today, as universities are dismantling...

mindbodygreen

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· Jul 7, 2026

Researchers Found One Type Of Diet That May Promote Excess Weight

Adjusting your diet can make all the difference.

Pluralist

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· Jun 23, 2026

5 Things IV Infusion Therapy Can Do for Your Health

IV infusion therapy has moved well beyond hospital rooms. What was once reserved strictly for

Camille Styles Blog

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· Jun 30, 2026

I Live in Portland and My Vitamin D Levels Are a Disaster—Here’s the Fix

A dietitian breaks down why deficiency is so common and what to do about it. The post I Live in Portland and My Vitamin D Levels Are a Disaster—Here’s the Fix appeared first on Camille Styles.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Medicare recipients get obesity drug coverage starting July 1

Millions of older Americans in Medicare are about to gain access to obesity drugs for the first time — but that landmark shift may be flying under the radar for many of them. Starting Wednesday, eligible beneficiaries can get obesity drugs through Medicare’s new Bridge demonstration program for a monthly copay of just 50. The []...Click to read more

Ars Technica

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump may be mystery patient in odd case of 79yo getting experimental obesity drug

Public notice of a single compassionate use case is odd in every way.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why the secret to losing weight could be a simple tweak to your prescription. If you take medication every day, here's what you must ask your GP

Why the secret to losing weight could be a simple tweak to your prescription. If you take medication every day, here's what you must ask your GP

Vanguard News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Japa crisis: Fix healthcare or lose all doctors — Physicians

CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals... The post Japa crisis: Fix healthcare or lose all doctors — Physicians appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

Cholesterol drug may offer 'new treatment' alternative to statins - key details

Scientists have discovered a previously hidden biological mechanism

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