The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Researchers identify medications that could be repurposed, including treatments for heart conditions and stomach ulcers

As more individuals consume bad diets and neglect to engage in regular exercise, obesity has become a significant global health concern in recent decades. Read more on Dynamite News:

Life expectancy, avoidable mortality and childhood obesity are all poor compared to other parts of the country, the research suggests

The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely regrow itself even after two-thirds of its mass has been surgically removed. But damage from medications, alcohol abuse or obesity can eventually cause the liver to fail. Currently, the only effective treatment for end-stage liver disease is transplantation.

It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s no wonder, with a host of research showing that late night eating is linked to greater body weight and increased risk of obesity.

Expert vet Dr Louisa Lane hits the top spots to look out for when checking your canine’s extra pudge

Kids born to mums who ate too much junk food are a quarter more likely to be overweight, according to new research.

Young people across Australia are increasingly overweight or obese, leading to calls for stronger prevention strategies for the 'forgotten demographic'.

In an effort to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity, the UK government has introduced a number of public health strategies over the years, including changes to how we label foods. For example, the “traffic light” colour-coding system, which was introduced in 2013, aims to make it easier for consumers…

A major study has found free school meals slash costs for parents, save the NHS cash by cutting obesity, and boost pupils' lifetime earnings because they do better at school

‘Dietary guidelines should be refined and financial and social barriers removed to improve nutrition for women’, says new study