Could insisting that kids “clean their plate” be contributing to the obesity crisis?

For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the gold standard for diagnosing obesity, a simple calculation of height and weight used to estimate excess body fat. But what if this long-standing measure is doing more harm than good?

New research in the United State suggests that metformin could enhance outcomes for people living with overweight and obesity individuals with lung cancer.

Residents in West Northamptonshire are invited to “kickstart the New Year” by joining a free weight management programme this month.  

A new study reveals that endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) as a standalone treatment offers significant and lasting benefits for individuals with obesity and related health conditions.

Semaglutide, a medication widely used for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes, has shown effects beyond weight loss and glucose control, according to new research published in Nature Medicine.

Obese mice whose fat cells were genetically altered to produce an increased amount of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) lost more than a third of their body weight through a mechanism that burns energy, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report in a new study.

Healthcare professionals can now register for the free Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Management Education Programme, launching this month.

Latest research published in Preventing Chronic Disease highlights the need for primary care physicians to incorporate physical inactivity screening into routine assessments.

Obesity-related hospital treatments have surged dramatically, quadrupling over the last decade, according to the latest NHS England data.

Higher-calorie foods are preferred by individuals regardless of their obesity status, even when taste and texture are identical, according to a study published in PLOS Biology by Albino Oliveira-Maia and his team at the Champalimaud Foundation in Portugal.

For the first time in over 10 years, the United States has seen a slight decline in obesity prevalence and average body mass index (BMI). Researchers, in a study published in JAMA Health Forum, tracked trends from 2013 to 2023 and observed a modest reduction in both metrics in 2023, with the most significant changes occurring in the South.

Endocannabinoids in the brain are pivotal in regulating food intake and energy use, and modulating their activity could offer new approaches to combat obesity.

A balanced breakfast plays a crucial role in reducing obesity and improving cardiovascular health. Research conducted by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, recently published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing, highlights the benefits of consuming 20-30 per cent of daily calorie intake in the morning. This approach not only enhances heart health but also supports effective weight management.

Childhood obesity in the UK has reached critical levels, prompting health experts to call for urgent government action.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) will receive £3.1 million in government funding to help accelerate medical research.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has unveiled its final draft guidance on the rollout of tirzepatide, a weight loss medication set to benefit around 220,000 people living with obesity in England over the next three years.

The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is delighted to announce a one-day MDT clinical meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza, Nottingham.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, according to a recent study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Babies born to mothers with both conditions had lower birth weights, shorter lengths, and smaller head circumferences compared to children of mothers without these conditions.

Emerging research suggests that visceral fat, a type of fat stored around internal organs, may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by contributing to brain inflammation and toxic protein accumulation. Findings were presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting by researchers from the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.