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Worrying new study claims 1 in 3 adults in Nottinghamshire are obese

Ashfield is the worst-affected district

Nottingham Post

Healthy eating: children think their peers eat more unhealthy snacks than they actually do – changing this perception can lead to better diets

Obesity is a growing problem among young people in the UK. In 2020-21, 40.9% of year six children (age 10-11) were measured as overweight or obese. Research shows that childhood obesity increases the likelihood of living with obesity as an adult.

The Conversation

Kellogg's loses court challenge against UK obesity strategy

London (AFP) - Cereals giant Kellogg's on Monday lost a High Court challenge against new UK rules limiting the prominence of sugary foods in English shops to tackle child obesity.

AFP

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Weight loss: Lifestyle changes and medication could could lead to 10% drop in weight

Recent research has found that lifestyle changes combined with weight loss medications may help lead to a 10 percent drop in weight - andoffer significant health benefits too

Daily Mirror

Allowing your child to get fat no different to allowing them to smoke, claims fitness guru

Nick Mitchell says people are frightened to tell the truth about childhood obesity in case they cause offence

Wales Online

Child obesity is a form of abuse, fitness guru claims

Junk food and the internet has created a’perfect storm’, gym boss Nick Mitchell said.

The Independent UK

Covid vaccines found to work well no matter how much you weigh

People in the underweight and obese groups are still at significantly higher risk, though

Wales Online

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COVID vaccines work well for people of all body weights – but underweight and obesity remain risk factors for severe disease

Since the pandemic began, more than 6 million people have died from COVID around the world. The good news is that we now have a wide range of treatments as well as highly effective vaccines which have helped reduce the number of severe COVID cases.

The Conversation

How weight and obesity increases osteoarthritis risk – particularly in one body part

Osteoarthritis is a painful condition which affects millions of people in the UK. Your body mass index could be significantly increasing your risk to the condition, warn experts

Daily Mirror

The great big diet myth: why everything you thought you knew about calories is wrong

Invented in the 19th century, practically every dieter follows some kind of calorie restricting regime. But are they completely meaningless, asks Giulia Crouch?

Evening Standard

Weight loss: Seven tips to walk your way to a healthier weight and burn belly fat

Staying active is the simplest way to reduce your chances of heart disease and obesity, as well as a myriad of other health conditions. Walking is one of the easiest activities we do - here's how to make it a calorie-burner.

Daily Mirror

McDonald's, Domino's, KFC, Nando's: Which fast food chain is the unhealthiest?

As part of a bid to reduce obesity, people are being encouraged to make 'healthier choices'

Liverpool Echo

Obesity Risks: Children Who Are Overweight ‘More Prone To Alzheimer’s Decades Later’

The finding is based on more than 1,200 people tracked for over 30 years.

Zenger

New research shows that most people in Ireland back ban on advertising unhealthy food

The move would come as a bid to tackle increasing rates of obesity and overweight.

Irish Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Early warning signs of Type 2 diabetes and when you should seek medical advice

Diabetes UK has revealed there has been more than a 50% increase in children receiving treatment in the last five years

The Guardian - UK

The government has the power to tackle obesity, but not the will

Letters: Prof Rachel Batterham thinks obesity can only be tackled with concerted cross-government action, Les Bright says the Tories should be used to dealing with admin problems, while Peggy Thomas says obese people are not greedy, they are poor

Benzinga

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Addex Terminates Parkinson's Study, Expanded Use Of Rhythm's Obesity Drug, FDA Approval For AbbVie's Skyrizi In Crohn's Disease

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga

Rhythm Pharma Secures Non-Dilutive Financing Of $100M To Use Of This...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:RYTM) entered into a Revenue Interest Financing Agreement with HealthCare Royalty Partners for a total investment of $100 million. Rhythm intends to use the proceeds to support global commercialization efforts for its newly approved Imcivree (setmelanotide) and ongoing clinical development. With this new approval, Imcivree is indicated for chronic weight management…

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McDonald’s fans outraged at council banning drive-thru plans as locals 'already too fat'

McDonald's planned to add a new dual-lane window which would serve an additional 14 people at one time but a council has rejected plans angering locals

Chronicle Live

6 ways to feed your family healthily for less as obesity levels among young children soar

As the cost of living crisis continues, a dietitian suggests how families can eat healthily on a budget

The Guardian - UK

Child type 2 diabetes referrals in England and Wales jump 50% amid obesity crisis

Diabetes UK warns cost of living crisis could aggravate problem and accuses government of ‘letting our children down’

The Independent UK

Soaring obesity levels leading to rise in children with diabetes – charity

Diabetes UK said that the problem will be exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on obesity: the public wants better health

Editorial: The UK has a weight problem. By refusing to tackle the causes, ministers are acting as if they don’t care

The Guardian - UK

Food plan unlikely to beat obesity crisis, leading UK inequalities expert warns

Exclusive: Sir Michael Marmot criticises focus on personal responsibility over official action

The Independent UK

Johnson defends food strategy amid criticism from Government’s own lead adviser

The Prime Minister denied the plan fails to tackle obesity and said the best way to lose weight was to “eat less” as he visited a farm in Cornwall.

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