Weight
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| Originally published | October 2005 |
| Authors | Jeanette Winterson |
| Preceded by | The Penelopiad |
| Followed by | The Helmet of Horror |
| Genres | Fairy Tale |
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| ID | 2432005 |
About Weight
Atlas knows how it feels to carry the weight of the world, but why, he asks himself, does it have to be carried at all? And when you have eternity to ponder this question, the brief reprieve offered by Heracles - the only man strong enough to borrow the burden - can force you to demand an answer from the Gods.
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Hollywood weight loss jab to be sold by Boots chemist
...By Michelle RobertsDigital health editorUK High Street chemist Boots is set to sell customers a controversial Weight loss jab used by some famous people, Wegovy, or semaglutide, is a prescription drug that blunts appetite...
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Hollywood weight loss jab to be sold by Boots chemist
By Michelle RobertsDigital health editor
UK High Street chemist Boots is set to sell customers a controversial Weight loss jab used by some famous people,
Wegovy, or semaglutide, is a prescription drug that blunts appetite.
It has the same ingredient as Ozempic - a diabetes medicine said to be Hollywood's " skinny shot" of choice.
Experts warn it is not a quick fix or a replacement for eating well and exercising, and should only be offered under medical supervision.
Like any drug, there can be Side Effects and risks.
The are nausea or an upset stomach, bloating and Gas .
users might also get a gaunt " Ozempic face" if rapid Weight loss leads to volume loss in the cheeks.
Boots have not said how much it will cost, but according to The List price for a month's supply of four pre-filled disposable injection pens is £73. 25.
The guidance also says people should only stay on the medication for a maximum of two years.
What is Wegovy and how effective is it?You need to be overweight or obese to be able to Go On it, and it must be prescribed by a doctor.
Boots will soon be offering an online service once the drug, made by Novo Nordisk , becomes available in the UK.
It mimics The Action of a hormone, called GLP-1, that makes people feel fuller and less hungry, so they eat less.
People on it inject themselves once a week with pre-filled pens.
used alongside a healthy diet and exercise, semaglutide helped obese people lose a 10th of their body Weight - About Two Stone (12. 7kg) on average.
But researchers have also found that once users come off it they
A spokesperson at Boots said: " It can be an effective medicine to achieve sustained Weight loss when used alongside a reduced calorie diet, increased Physical Activity and healthy lifestyle choices. It will be available from Boots Online Doctor, with an anticipated launch of spring 2023.
" The Boots Online Doctor Weight Loss Treatment service is for customers who are worried that their Weight is impacting their health. Customers will have access to treatment following their completion of an online consultation form, which will be assessed by a clinician.
" Those who are offered treatment will receive follow-up touchpoints and support from the Boots Online Doctor service throughout their Weight loss journey, and can access advice and support from our pharmacy teams in stores. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
