The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Health secretary Wes Streeting has said weight-loss jabs like Wegovy could be given to those who are unemployed

I've never really understood the concept of 'free votes' in parliament. The idea is that on issues of conscience, such as assisted dying or abortion time limits, MPs do not have to follow the party whip. Instead, they can vote as they wish, sometimes guided by their religious faith.

Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra-processed” does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.

Data from 4,556 11-year-olds and 3,791 14-year-olds considered overweight or obese was analysed

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

Mr Sweeting said it was in “everyone’s interest to play their part” and avoid overloading the health system.

The medication shouldn't be this controversial.

One in eight American adults have tried weight loss drugs

BMI or body mass index has so far been a popular measure to classify people in the categories of obese, underweight, and normal weight. However, this health measure may not accurately predict many health risks. Simple to measure, Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing your weight by your…