A new report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology is set to reshape how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement to a more comprehensive definition based on adiposity and its impact on the body.

A new global study published in The Lancet has revealed that over half of all adults and a third of children, teenagers, and young adults worldwide are expected to be overweight or obese by 2050. The research, which analyses data from more than 200 countries, highlights the rapid acceleration of obesity levels, particularly in lower-income nations.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that closely following a Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of obesity-related cancers, regardless of body weight.

A recent study has identified Leeds as the unhealthiest city in the UK, based on a range of lifestyle and health indicators.

New research has revealed that just 24 hours without sleep can cause a spike in immune cells associated with chronic inflammation, a key driver of obesity.

A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has revealed that adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider self-harm, regardless of their actual weight.

Researchers find people living with diabetes and related chronic kidney disease have better long-term outcomes on GLP1-RA therapies.

A new £1.2 million research project is underway to refine the benefits of weight-loss drugs while minimising their side effects. Led by experts at University College London (UCL) and the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, the study aims to improve the effectiveness of medications like semaglutide, widely known by its brand names Wegovy and Ozempic.

A new study from Sweden has found that severe obesity in childhood and adolescence more than triples the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) later in life, even when lifestyle changes are implemented to reduce body fat.

A new systematic review has found that weight loss interventions, including behavioural programmes and pharmacotherapy, may improve symptoms of disordered eating in individuals with overweight or obesity.

Researchers have created a new map of a key part of our brain, the hypothalamus, that will lead to new ways of controlling our weight, appetite, sleep and stress levels.

A new Canadian study has found that toddlers who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are nearly 20 per cent more likely to be living with overweight or obese by the age of five.

Healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and service providers are invited to attend the Obesity Pathway Innovation Webinar on 13 February 2025 at 10am, hosted by Innovate UK.

Weight loss surgery can prevent people with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis from developing major complications of liver disease, a new study has demonstrated.

A new study published in BMC Geriatrics has shed light on the "obesity paradox" in osteoporosis risk, revealing significant gender differences among older adults.

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), is exploring the surprising link between obesity, parasitic infections, and the immune system, with a focus on gender-specific responses.