The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Poorest set to be hit hardest by obesity crisis, Cancer Research says, as MPs accused of ‘kicking can down road’

At present, 64% of adults are overweight or obese, with figures rising year on year.

Celebrity chef calls on people to protest outside Downing Street

The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.

Having a high BMI during pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes or even miscarriages, stillbirth. Little is known on the impacts; however, it could pose on the child

In a new study, researchers show that losing weight does not increase a person's chances of getting pregnant.

Jamie Oliver has called on the British public to converge on Downing Street carrying bowls of Eton Mess to protest against the Government’s U-turn on its child obesity strategy.

The former Tory leader hit out at Government plans to delay measures to tackle unhealthy eating.

The former Tory leader unveiled a blistering riposte to Boris Johnson for pushing back a ban on buy-one-get-one-free deals on unhealthy food - branding child obesity a 'national disgrace'