The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Since the pandemic began, more than 6 million people have died from COVID around the world. The good news is that we now have a wide range of treatments as well as highly effective vaccines which have helped reduce the number of severe COVID cases.

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition which affects millions of people in the UK. Your body mass index could be significantly increasing your risk to the condition, warn experts

Invented in the 19th century, practically every dieter follows some kind of calorie restricting regime. But are they completely meaningless, asks Giulia Crouch?

Staying active is the simplest way to reduce your chances of heart disease and obesity, as well as a myriad of other health conditions. Walking is one of the easiest activities we do - here's how to make it a calorie-burner.

As part of a bid to reduce obesity, people are being encouraged to make 'healthier choices'

The finding is based on more than 1,200 people tracked for over 30 years.

The move would come as a bid to tackle increasing rates of obesity and overweight.

Diabetes UK has revealed there has been more than a 50% increase in children receiving treatment in the last five years

Letters: Prof Rachel Batterham thinks obesity can only be tackled with concerted cross-government action, Les Bright says the Tories should be used to dealing with admin problems, while Peggy Thomas says obese people are not greedy, they are poor

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:RYTM) entered into a Revenue Interest Financing Agreement with HealthCare Royalty Partners for a total investment of $100 million.  Rhythm intends to use the proceeds to support global commercialization efforts for its newly approved Imcivree (setmelanotide) and ongoing clinical development. With this new approval, Imcivree is indicated for chronic weight management…