The use of obesity medications – including those that treat diabetes and promote weight loss – has been linked to reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis
Alternative methods should be used to measure childhood obesity, according to researchers, who say Body Mass Index (BMI) can ‘misidentify and misdiagnose’ the disease. Published
Calls are being made for evidence on the links between diet, food and obesity as part of an inquiry. The House of Lords Committee on
Bowel cancer death rates among the under 50s in the UK are predicted to rise by one third, with obesity, physical inactivity and poor diets
A new weight loss system using a gastric balloon contained within a pill is now being administered by the NHS. The treatment is an out-patient
Obesity in the UK costs almost £100 billion a year, a new study has suggested, sparking government criticism. According to the Tony Blair Institute for
New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to those in the least deprived
Sugar consumption in the UK is affecting biodiversity through an increasing reliance on pesticides, campaigners have said. Action on Sugar and Feedback Global says the
New statistics show obesity prevalence among four and five year olds in reception classes fell below 10% in 2022/23. Statistics published yesterday by NHS England show that
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being prescribed by the NHS in England as part of its weight management strategy in a ‘controlled and limited’
New guidance has urged the NHS to adopt online platforms for the treatment of overweight patients struggling to access in-person weight loss services. The four
Following a 40% rise in deaths caused by liver cancer in a decade, a leading health charity has called for urgent action. The British Liver
