Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the
ŌTSU, Japan: The links between diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease are well established; however, most studies on their associations have had sample sizes of fewer
Regulators will tighten eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic as part of a crackdown on inappropriate prescriptions. Online pharmacies will
The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report that provides a new definition and diagnostic framework. Supported by over 50
The breakthrough of weight loss jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Health Organization (WHO) – but risks
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest figures ‘continue to concern’. One
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NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive weight loss jabs as part
Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number of children who are overweight
New research recommends a focus on health over weight loss as figures show the most obese patients incur £1,871 per year in healthcare costs. This
The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according to a new survey by
People who lack a certain blood group are ‘genetically predisposed‘ to obesity and increased weight, according to a new study. The genetic variant identified by
