The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Globally obesity may have been a driving factor in 0.6 million out of 5.4 million deaths from infectious diseases in 2023

Those ads don’t show what happens next. How do people sustain results over time? And what does a healthy, livable lifestyle look like?

Experts say dangerous sleep apnoea affects an estimated 8 million in the UK alone, and everything from evolution to obesity or even the climate crisis could be to blame

In a dramatic black-and-white Super Bowl commercial that cut through the usual beer and soda blitz, boxing icon Mike Tyson delivered a deeply personal message about America’s eating habits.

GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food products. This initiative, now mandatory for key categories, aims to combat rising obesity by simplifying nutritional information and promoting informed choices. Manufacturers are already reformulating products to achieve higher…

Letter: A call for a joined-up approach to tackling obesity from Prof Les Mayhew

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

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Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said

For dogs, especially those breeds with shorter lifespans, nutrition is the key to longevity. Feeding breed specific, high quality diets tailored to factors like size, age, and activity level helps maintain an ideal body weight, preventing obesity which strains joints, heart, and organs. These diets emphasize balanced nutrients, including omega…