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UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases
UK NewsTechnologyHealth•April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AMNational

UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases

By Nicola Davis Science correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has caused concern among health experts. Continue reading...

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientists

A new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.

Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has caused concern among health experts.

Continue reading...

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