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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Why weight-loss drugs are a 'human experiment'
Millions of people are taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. But with so many unanswered questions, are we in the middle of a giant human experiment? In this episode, journalist Neelam Tailor asks two doctors what these drugs are really doing to our bodies, our minds, and our society – from muscle loss and mental health to beauty standards and the blurred line between medicine and aesthetics.
The Guardian
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
How Temu uses casino tactics to make us spend
Temu's deals feel like a game but behind the scenes the Chinese shopping app uses underhand psychological tactics known as 'dark patterns' to keep us spending. Temu was the most downloaded app in the UK, US, Australia and Canada at the beginning of last year. Neelam Tailor uncovers the tactics the shopping app borrows from casinos and gaming apps to manipulate shoppers, and explores the environmental, ethical and data privacy risks that come with those bargain hauls
The Guardian
24-04-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
How ultra-processed foods are making us sick
They are everywhere, and they might be messing with your body more than you realise. They're linked to obesity, gut issues, even chronic disease. But how exactly are UPFs making us sick? Neelam Tailor speaks with food philosopher and former industry insider Prof Barry Smith, who breaks down what UPFs do inside your body, how food companies keep us hooked, and how you can reduce how much UPF you eat.
The Guardian
03-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
How philanthropists are destroying African farms
What happens when western billionaires try to 'fix' hunger in developing countries? Neelam Tailor investigates how philanthropic efforts by the Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation and the organisation they set up to revolutionise African farming – the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) – may have made things worse for the small-scale farmers who produce 70% of the continent's food. From seed laws that criminalise traditional practices to corporate partnerships with agribusiness giants such as Monsanto and Syngenta, we explore how a well-funded green revolution has led to rising debt, loss of biodiversity and deepening food insecurity across the continent
