Diabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement Programme
Diabetes UK responds to new data from National Child Measurement Programme. Nikki Joule, Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “This new…
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School routes swimming in junk food ads
Perth children are being exposed to thousands of junk food ads every year on their way to and from school,…
Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity
Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity according to student's award-winning research: Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix for obesity…
Ultra-processed foods: Urgent action needed to reduce harm
British children are consuming ‘exceptionally high’ proportions of ultra-processed foods, increasing their risk of obesity and damaging their long-term health.…
A new way to prevent childhood obesity
A new way to prevent childhood obesity: For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are…
Men and women: Cancer risk from obesity differs
Men and women: Cancer risk from obesity differs: A new study, co-funded by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), Cancer Research…
Postmenopausal obese women: risk of early hip fracture
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving…
Age no barrier to successful weight loss
Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle…
Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic
Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic: Australia was not spared as a 30-year global rise in…
Obesity: Lower bowel holds secret to weight loss
A human trial, supported by Bowel Research UK, has found that specific nutrients delivered to the colon can reduce food…
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds.…