The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging

Health Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned that they are targeting to slash levies on these weight-loss drugs for greater access for the public.

It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radical plan – to make Britain “fat free” by 2035.

Hospitality bosses claimed they were ‘totally blindsided’ by the plans and said they would lead to increased costs

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.

Exclusive: Experts say higher figure than past estimates should be wake-up call for ministers to tackle obesity

Researchers said that when obesity is established, ‘it becomes increasingly harder to reverse’.

In the UK, 1.3 million children are obese, and a further 2.3 million are overweight

The cost-effective option is already found in some primary care practices

Two in five U.S. adults are living with obesity

We can’t fix this crisis with vouchers, loyalty cards or supermarket displays. Either prices have to come down or incomes have to go up, writes Zoe Williams