The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger…

Semaglutide has reignited the debate over who is responsible for weight, and how as a society we tackle it

Health officials have announced that some people will be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription, after approval was given for NHS use

Thousands of people living with obesity to be offered drug that acts as appetite suppressant

WeightWatchers has acquired telehealth provider Sequence that offers users access to drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity under the brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity

Thousands are expected to be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription

Experts described the move as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the treatment of people living with obesity.

WeightWatchers' stock is soaring after the company said it is getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence

Seven members of the same Queensland family have had obesity surgery, collectively shedding hundreds of kilograms in weight.