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BMI: The mismeasure of weight and the mistreatment of obesity

People who seek medical treatment for obesity or an eating disorder do so with the hope their health plan will pay for part of it. But whether it’s covered often comes down to a measure invented almost 200 years ago by a Belgian mathematician as part of his quest to…

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New generation of weight loss medications offer promise — but at a price

Excitement is building about a new generation of drugs that tout the ability to help adults with excess weight shed more pounds than older drugs on the market.

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Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds

UK data shows authoritarian or neglectful parenting linked to higher weight in children and adolescents

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Coffey’s ‘ultra-libertarian’ health stance risks lives, Tory ex-minister warns

MP and doctor Dan Poulter says health secretary’s ideas over ‘nanny statism’ are preventing action on obesity and smoking

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I’m a Tory MP, but I think Thérèse Coffey is putting ideology above the nation’s health

The libertarian health secretary is in danger of casting herself as unwilling to tackle smoking and obesity, says NHS doctor Dan Poulter

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Thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Here's what to consider

Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery to treat obesity or reduce weight-related health complications. These surgeries alter the structure of the digestive tract, which helps reduce hunger.

The Conversation

Common drugs could fight obesity and diabetes, say scientists

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

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Health: Air Pollution Shifts The Scales In Favour Of Female Obesity

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:

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Manchester is the second unhealthiest area in England, according to a new study

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

Manchester Evening News

Helping the liver regenerate itself could give patients with end-stage liver disease a treatment option besides waiting for a transplant

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.

The Conversation

Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why

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.

The Conversation

Dog obesity awareness day: Signs your dog is putting on weight

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

Evening Standard

Study Says Mothers Who Eat Too Much Junk Food Put Their Kids At Risk Of This

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

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Australia must tackle youth obesity crisis

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

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Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won't work for everyone

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…

Daily Mirror

Expanding free school meals could pump up to £41bn into the economy

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

The Independent UK

Mother’s ultra-processed food consumption linked to increased risk of obesity in her children

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

The Conversation

Birth control pill linked to greater risk of blood clots in women with obesity – here’s what you need to know

Women who are obese and taking the combined oral contraceptive pill have 12 to 24 times greater risk of developing a leg-vein blood clot than those not taking the pill and who are not overweight, according to a recent review of research. Other studies have found a lower but still…

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Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsburys to introduce new ban that affects all shoppers

Shops can no longer display products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in prominent locations.

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Concerns over 'low sugar' alcohol claims

Women believe drinks claiming to be low in sugar are also lower in alcohol and healthier compared to those without labelling, researchers say.

Irish Mirror

Irish expert warns of risk factors and symptoms of a common cancer affecting women that many aren't aware of

Uterine cancer is the fifth most common cancer that affects women, though many people are unaware of the symptoms or risk factors

Tribune News Service

Faye Flam: Hunger and obesity are the same problem in the US

Scientific understanding is challenging the conventional wisdom about hunger — now framing it as a scourge that afflicts not only people who get too few calories, but also those who consume mostly sugar and refined starch. Under this new understanding, people eating the wrong kind of diet can suffer from…

The Guardian - UK

Children of mothers who eat junk food more likely to be overweight – study

Higher obesity risk linked to maternal diet of ultra-processed food is not affected by other lifestyle factors, US researchers say

The National (Scotland)

Independence activist reflects on 'turning point' victory in Make Me Prime Minister

SCOTTISH independence activist Kelly Given said winning her first battle on Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister was a “turning point” after…

The Independent UK

Liz Truss ditches Boris Johnson’s obesity strategy by backing 2-for-1 junk food offers

‘I’m not going to tell you how to live your life’, says PM

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