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NICE issues positive guidance for minimally invasive weight loss procedure
People living with obesity in the UK can be offered endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment for weight loss, according to updated guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
World first for balloon technology that gets patients fit for surgery
Patients in Somerset who are struggling to get fit enough for weight loss surgery and meet certain criteria can now get the vital support they need thanks to a revolutionary world-first gastric balloon procedure.
Call for evidence launched on the links between food, diet and obesity
The House of Lords Committee on Food, Diet and Obesity has published a call this week for written evidence for its inquiry into the role of foods, such as ‘ultra-processed foods’, and foods high in fat, salt and sugar, in a healthy diet and tackling obesity.
Healthcare professionals urged to sign up for new obesity and weight management conference
Hundreds of healthcare professionals have already signed up for a new conference dedicated to obesity and weight management.
Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments
As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.
Researchers help NHS clinics support children with weight-related complications
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are collaborating on a new £1.5m project to evaluate NHS clinics across England set up to support children and young people who have weight-related complications.
Conference speaker joins global push to prevent type 1 diabetes
Professor Claire Meek at the University of Leicester is leading one of five global research projects receiving part of £1.5 million funding from JDRF, the world’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust to access a unique database which could help prevent type 1 diabetes.
Disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity
Disrupted function of “cleaning cells” in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not.
New report reveals cost of unhealthy products to economy
More needs to be done to tackle the unhealthy products driving nearly half a million people out of work.
UCLH consultant writes second book on weight loss
University College London Hospitals’ consultant and bariatric surgeon Andrew Jenkinson has written a new book about weight loss called How To Eat (and Still Lose Weight): A Science-Backed Guide to Nutrition and Health.
A pledge to end the social stigma of obesity
A hybrid workshop covering obesity stigma will be held for health professionals this week.
Northern Ireland obesity public consultations close soon
Two separate public consultations on the development of a new Regional Obesity Management Service and a new Obesity Strategic Framework in Northern Ireland will close this month.
Extra nutrients during pregnancy may reduce childhood obesity risk
Taking a nutritional supplement before and during pregnancy could promote healthy weight in childhood, an NIHR-supported study has found.
Lilly receives MHRA authorisation in Great Britain for tirezepatide (MOUNJARO ®▼) in alternative Kwikpen® presentation for two indications
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted marketing authorisation in the UK for tirzepatide solution for injection in an alternative KwikPen® presentation for two indications.
BOMSS Annual Scientific Meeting to be held in June
The British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) will welcome delegates and industry to its 15th BOMSS Annual Scientific Meeting in Harrogate on June 4 and 5.
UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress
A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK.
Evidence shows energy drinks associated with wide range of risks to children
The most comprehensive study of its kind has found drinking energy drinks is associated with an increased risk of mental health issues among children and young people, including anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Gut microbiota metabolite protects against obesity
Bacteria residing in the small intestines — the gut microbiota — produce a compound that protects against obesity, researchers have discovered.
Understanding the psychological legacy of past obesity
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in collaboration with researchers in the UK, Ireland and North America have led on a study to better understand the potential long-term consequences of previously having had obesity.
Supporting childbearing women to maintain a healthy weight could reduce risk of pregnancy complications
Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.