More than 1.3 billion adults will have diabetes by 2050, says study
2023-06-23
The number of adults living with diabetes across the world will more than double by 2050. This is according to latest findings published in in
Obesity
NHS to pilot weight loss jabs to tackle obesity
2023-06-09
The NHS will pilot weight loss jabs over the next two years in a bid to tackle the obesity crisis across the UK. Backed by
Weight gain before age of 30 increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%
2023-05-17
New research suggests a strong link between men gaining weight early in life and developing prostate cancer. Men who put on two stone before turning
Maker of ‘weight loss jab’ funding NHS obesity services
2023-04-04
The pharmaceutical company that manufactures ‘weight loss jabs’ is funding the expansion of weight-loss services across England. According to a report by The Observer, Novo
Obesity, not ancestry, may be linked to dental development
2023-03-16
When people develop teeth may have more to do with whether they are overweight or obese than their genetic origins, according to a study published
Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists
2023-02-14
Weekly weight loss jabs are to be sold at high street pharmacies in the UK, sparking concern from health experts. England’s National Institute for Health
Sugar tax ‘prevents 5,000 cases of obesity in year six girls each year’
2023-01-27
Sugar tax in the UK prevents more than 5,000 cases of obesity among year six girls, according to new research. Health leaders at the University
Underweight and obesity BMIs linked to higher tooth decay
2023-01-25
Those who are obese or underweight are more likely to suffer from tooth decay, says new extensive research. According to the study, those who were
Avoid taking cake into workplace, says food watchdog chief
2023-01-18
A dental hygienist has welcomed the news that the chair of a UK food watchdog has slammed the widespread ‘cake culture’ of many British workplaces.
Surgery and medication advised for some children with obesity in US
2023-01-12
New US guidelines say that children with obesity should be treated early – with options including medication and surgery. Released on Monday, the guidance –
‘Serious warning’ – stark increase in type 2 diabetes among UK’s under 40s
2022-11-01
Health experts have warned of a startling rise in the number of under 40s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK. According to
Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study
2022-10-17
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published
