The advice to “eat less, move more” isn’t just outdated, it’s harmful. Obesity is a chronic condition shaped by biology, ...

UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS ...

NHS weight-loss jabs are set to become available in pharmacies over the coming years as part of a plan to boost the nation’s ...

Who is eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS? The NHS has introduced specific criteria to prioritise patients most in need. First, patients need a BMI of 40 or more (classified as morbid obesity).

Obesity has become one of the UK’s most pressing public health challenges. According to Fantasy MMAdness and NHS Digital, 26% of adults in England are classified as obese, with rates even higher ...

Fife Council and NHS Fife are working together on a raft of measures to tackle obesity in the region, including telling takeaways to reduce their portion sizes.

To be serious about tackling the obesity crisis that is costing the NHS £19bn a year, we must massively expand access to weight-loss drugs.

And let’s not forget, obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer. But “these plus-plus-sized models aren’t hurting anyone!” exclaim the woke warriors. Oh but they are. The NHS is ...

NHS accused of 'over-diagnosing' obesity as experts call for radical change in methods Experts say current diagnosis methods rely too much on BMI.

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure.

Ask for permission each time before discussing overweight, obesity or central adiposity and before taking measurements. See the section on discussion, communication and follow up for steps to think ...

The growth of weight-loss jabs could see obesity rates decline this year, pharmacists predict. More than 500,000 people in the UK are now taking weight-loss injections, with the majority coming ...