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The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Major new study shows which weight loss methods actually work

It also shows how few people actually managed to lose a 'medically significant' amount of weight

Wales Online

Britain on course to become fattest country in Europe

A World Health Organisation report revealed 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% categorised as obese.

Daily Record

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Obesity rates increase to ‘epidemic’ level in Europe, WHO warns

Most Europeans are overweight and rising rates of obesity threaten to undermine the region’s reputation for having a population that’s thinner on average than Americans, a new report showed.

Tribune News Service

Majority of obese people unsuccessful in weight loss attempts – study

More needs to be done to help people lose weight.

The Independent UK

Britain could become fattest nation in Europe due to takeaways addiction, report says

The World Health Organisation’s latest report on obesity in the continent shows 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% who are obese. It puts Britain as the fattest nation in Western Europe

Daily Mirror

UN: Obesity Levels in Europe at ‘Epidemic Proportions’

The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit "epidemic proportions," with nearly 60% of adults and a third of children in one of those categories. In a report issued Tuesday, the UN health agency's European office said the prevalence of…

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UN: Obesity levels in Europe at 'epidemic proportions'

The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit “epidemic proportions."

The Independent UK

Health chiefs call for action over rising obesity rates in Europe

International health chiefs on Tuesday called for urgent changes to public health policies across Europe after a report revealed more than 1.2 million people are dying each year due to problems caused by obesity and being overweight.

Radio France Internationale

Obesity behind 1.2 million deaths every year according to World Health Organisation

The UK ranks fourth across Europe for having the most overweight and obese adults

Daily Record

Obesity ‘epidemic’ leading to 1.2m deaths a year in Europe, says WHO

Health body issues stark warning as report finds disease causing 200,000 cancer cases a year in region

The Guardian - UK

Covid pandemic fuels obesity epidemic as people shun exercise and eat fatty, sugary and salty food, says WHO

Obesity set to overtake smoking as main risk factor for preventable cancers in some countries, says World Health Organisation

Wales Online

Obesity at ‘epidemic proportions’ in Europe, World Health Organisation warns

In 2019/20, there were just over one million hospital admissions in England where obesity was a factor, a 17% rise on 2018/19.

The Independent UK

Gaetz inaccurate diagnosis of insulin

Health economists and diabetes experts weigh in on Gaetz’s faulty cause-and-effect argument that "doesn't exist"

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The Times of India

Kidney stones in teens caused by lifestyle changes, say experts

AHMEDABAD: The kidney stones, generally observed in mid-ages due to accumulation of calcium, are now observed even at younger age. The primary reason for the phenomenon is obesity and lifestyle changes, said experts on the inaugural day of three-day ‘5th advancements in Endourology 2022’ that started in city on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Kellogg's blasted for suing Government over new rules on high-sugar breakfast cereals

New rules will restrict the placement of food and drink high in fat, salt or sugar in stores and promotion of those goods by retailers from October. Kellogg's sued the Government over the rules

The Guardian - UK

Kellogg’s to challenge new UK rules for high-sugar cereals in court

Restrictions on promotion of junk food products part of government’s plan to tackle childhood obesity

Daily Mirror

Kellogg's sues Government over new rules on where Crunchy Nut can be displayed

Kellogg's is taking the Government to court over new rules which will limit the promotion of food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar from October in England

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Daily Mirror

Long Covid patients with obesity more likely to suffer for longer, says new study

A new study on Long Covid has found that two-thirds of people who caught Covid-19 still suffer from symptoms a year later - and those carrying more weight are likely to struggle longer with the lingering effects

Inverse

Exercise may matter more than BMI for lowering cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers found another reason why body weight is not synonymous with health.

Tribune News Service

Fact check: Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

At the end of March, after the House passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for insured consumers, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., tweeted about why he voted against the legislation.

Dynamite News

Study: Excess weight almost doubles risk of womb cancer

Lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer, according to recent research. The findings of the study were published in 'BMC Medicine'.

Dynamite News

Dementia risk associated with faster accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors: Research

Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases which include high BP, diabetes, obesity and smoking are believed to play a major role in the likelihood of developing dementia, cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Full story

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Healthy weight loss for cats: A vet's guide

Our vet shares her top tips for promoting weight loss for cats.

PetsRadar

How much should I feed my cat? Here’s what a vet recommends

Wondering, ‘How much should I feed my cat?’ We asked a vet for her expert advice

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