The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

People taking a weight-loss drug can lose up to 15% of their body weight after one year, with results apparent within the first month

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the use of drugs to tackle obesity could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease pressure on the NHS.

A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Research is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein that allows good fat to burn off calories as heat.

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When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

The Joint Malnutrition Estimates (JME) released by UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank shows there is insufficient progress to reach the 2025 World Health Assembly (WHA) global nutrition targets and only about one-third of all countries are ‘on track’ to halve the number of children affected by stunting by 2030.

Even if you stick to a healthy diet, being fat still leaves you at a greater risk of health problems

Artificial sweeteners are up to 400 times sweeter by weight – but provide no or negligible energy.