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Ashleigh Gleeson
National Health Editor

Although diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can have myriad health benefits, there is mounting evidence about troubling side effects.

We’ve previously revealed people have been hitting weight-loss plateaus on these drugs, however this week we have a piece that has taken a look at some other problems that have been emerging.

They include users feeling so sick they can’t keep anything down and sagging skin, which happens for this reason.

Meanwhile, Sarah Booth has the latest on an exciting development that means people may be able to take a pill that works like Ozempic.

It could even be more effective than current semaglutide injections.

And there’s so much conflicting advice everywhere you look on which cooking oils are best for us.

We have this expert guide which breaks down what you should know about seed, olive and coconut oils, along with how much butter we should really be eating.

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Three stories to read today
‘I need the hospital’: Inside the troubling side effects of Ozempic
Although they have benefits, there is another, more troubling story emerging about drugs like Ozempic. Evidence of side-effects is mounting. These are what they are.
New Ozempic? Diabetes pill lowers blood sugars in patient trial
The first diabetes and obesity pill that works like Ozempic — but in tablet form — may actually outperform the injectables drugs.
Shock spike in Ozempic use in kids sparks GP warning
Use of Ozempic in under-18s has surged to alarming heights in the past three years, with GPs urging families to prioritise healthy diets over diabetes drugs.

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In focus

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I wasn’t sleeping and I lost a lot of weight ... it was an investment in my wellbeing.

Health retreats are seeing more people book in stays to tackle 'burnout'

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To help you right now
The truth about cooking oils: Which ones to use and when
Are seed oils really all that bad for you? What about coconut? Peta Bee asks the experts.
Boost your workout! How to burn more fat while exercising
Lifting weights before cardio can enhance benefits but it’s not the only way to get more bang for your buck. Here’s what experts recommend.
One little-known way you can reduce risk of a heart attack
New research has found these extremely common infections are linked to potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. But this is the very simple thing you can do to prevent them.

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Men share their stories

#1) I thought camping caused my pain. It was actually prostate cancer Tim Weale reveals how stage-four cancer has changed how he sees the world.

#2) I quit my job to care for my mum after her dementia diagnosis Nick Smith had a promising career but decided to give it up to become a carer for his mum. He reveals the complex healthcare system he was forced to grapple with.

#3) Michael Klim on his chronic health condition The swimming legend reveals how ‘in typical male fashion’ he neglected symptoms and didn’t act fast enough.

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More from our expert columnist

Why I don't listen to this online critique of my body

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Fitness trainer Chontel Duncan on how she doesn't let online trolls get to her.

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Train your Brain
Which star of Strictly Ballroom is now a member of Victoria’s state parliament?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

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What we're cooking

Melissa Hemsley's perfect pancakes

Bananas give these pancakes a natural sweetness, while quinoa flakes and egg add protein.

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Read the method and ingredients needed to whip this up yourself, here.

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