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A major challenge in obesity treatment is that fat tissue, which is not continuous in the body but is found piece by piece in "depots," has been difficult to target in a depot-specific manner, pinpointed at the exact location.Read on for details:

Retailer own-brand and manufacturer products cut back sugar by just 3.5% between 2015 and 2020, according to analysis published on Thursday.

Knowsley has some of the highest levels of obesity in the country

The UK government’s recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guaranteed.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with around one in seven children aged four or five in the UK obese

Cancer, obesity, mental health and addiction are the NHS's four 'healthcare missions'

Professor Jon Barry said some of the young people he sees have a body mass index of 75 – three times what their weight should be

Ministers approved a £20 million research fund to look into new medicines and digital tools - which could save some of the £6 billion cost of treating obesity

Knowsley has some of the highest levels of obesity in the country

The increase in size, the weight of the batteries, and the popularity of SUVs means vehicles are heavier than ever.

Knowsley Council said it is working with its partners to support residents of all ages