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New brain research could help tackle obesity
Researchers find cluster of cells which control food intake and body weight, which could lead to the development of specific medication that doesn’t cause nausea.
Concerning data highlights high rates of obesity in Merseyside
As reported by the BBC, the alarming statistics showing children in Knowsley, Merseyside, had the highest rates of obesity in England and 75% of adults were overweight or obese were presented at a council meeting last month.
New study shows obesity runs in the family
Norwegian research finds individuals are six times more likely to be living with obesity in middle age if both their parents lived with obesity at that age.
Maternal obesity linked to increased risk of cancer in unborn children
New research from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) have highlighted potential consequences of maternal obesity in relation to predisposing unborn children to liver diseases and potentially liver cancer.
Award-winning digital platform recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has endorsed a digital health platform for adults wishing to lose weight.
Metabolic syndrome and cancer: New research highlights link
A recent study published in the journal Cancer found that people with metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk of developing cancer.
New research explores the link between obesity and depression
A new study in PLOS ONE examines the association between depression and obesity in middle to older-aged adults.
Children with obesity face higher risk of musculoskeletal issues
A recent study has found a heightened risk of musculoskeletal consultations among children with obesity, particularly girls, across different age groups.
Celebrity chef criticises government’s response to the obesity crisis
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall called out the government’s poor response to tackle the UK obesity crisis during his appearance on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
Researchers show just five months of exercise can reduce fat and cardiovascular risk in obese children
A new study has shown the impact that exercise can have on reducing fat and cardiovascular risk in children living with obesity.
Children born to mothers who don’t eat fish or eggs during pregnancy face increased risk of obesity in childhood
For years, expectant mothers have agonised over what foods they shouldn’t eat during pregnancy to protect the health of their unborn baby.
Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI
Waist circumference-to-height ratio has been identified as an inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index.
Menu calorie labelling may reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease in England, according to new study
If the current policy of mandatory calorie labelling was extended to all English food businesses it could potentially prevent around 9,200 cardiovascular deaths between 2022 and 2041, new study suggests.
Decreasing sedentary time in class reduces obesity in children
Introducing more movement into lessons led to an eight per cent reduction in children’s waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from UCL and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health.
All About Obesity launches campaign to advocate for better access to specialist weight management services in the UK
All About Obesity, a leading organisation dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for individuals affected by obesity, announces the launch of a campaign aimed at addressing the challenges faced by those struggling to access specialist weight management services and treatments.
Chance to make a difference this World Obesity Day
Today – on World Obesity Day – healthcare professionals are being urged to sign up for a new conference featuring free CPD-accredited education from leading experts.
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.