A widening disparity in childhood obesity rates in Southampton is set to worsen, a public health chief has warned.

New research suggests a NHS diet programme can help people reverse type 2 diabetes by adhering to a strict 900-calorie-a-day liquid diet.

Recent research published in The Lancet has shed new light on the mechanisms behind the effectiveness of bariatric surgery for obesity treatment, revealing significant changes in bile acid metabolism that may contribute to sustained weight loss and enhanced glucose metabolism.

A recent study has added further support to the idea that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, could play a significant role in treating addiction.

New research points to a promising natural alternative to Semaglutide - beta-glucan.

A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe has found significant declines in mortality rates among those living with obesity in England from 2004 to 2019.

New study finds Semaglutide can significantly help people with HIV combat fatty liver disease. This revelation offers new hope for improving the quality of life and longevity for HIV patients.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that certain diabetes treatments might lower the risk of obesity-related cancers.

Weight-loss treatment Wegovy has recently been approved by the UK's medicines regulator to reduce the risk of serious heart problems in overweight and obese people.

A recent study published in the journal Nature revealed researchers have identified specific brain circuits that can be targeted by glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1)-based obesity drugs to promote weight loss without the common side effect of nausea.

Roche (RHHBY) has announced positive top-line results from an early-stage study of its experimental obesity treatment, CT-996.

A recent study examined how the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) implemented in 2018 has affected individual sugar consumption in the UK.

At least 700 children in Scotland are currently living with type 2 diabetes, a condition closely linked to excess body fat.

A recent clinical review published in General Surgery News discussed the role of anti-obesity medications in bariatric surgery.

A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores the origins of emotional overeating in 3-year-olds, suggesting that how caregivers respond to negative emotions such as disappointment, fear, and anger plays a significant role in the development of this behaviour.

The president of the World Obesity Federation highlighted growing evidence supporting the use of these injections in adolescents and, in severe cases, even among children under 12.

Scientists have identified chemicals in olives that could significantly lower blood pressure, aid weight loss, and manage diabetes, paving the way for affordable and safe natural treatments.