obesity

Tributes paid to Britain's former fattest man after death from heart attack aged 52

More than a quarter of young women have possible eating disorder – study

More years of obesity linked to higher risk of disease, study suggests

Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

Anti-obesity campaigns ‘may be fuelling poor mental health in teenagers’

Online junk food adverts could be banned under new Government proposals

Advertising junk food online could face ban as consultation to be launched

Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

Excess waist fat linked to higher risk of early death, research suggests

People with obesity in UK wait longer before seeking help, study suggests

Health professionals ‘should watch language when discussing body weight’

Men with larger waists more likely to die of prostate cancer – study

‘GPs should routinely weigh patients whose condition may be linked to obesity’

Obesity associated with ‘higher odds’ of Covid-19 hospital admission – study

Lockdown made the UK’s obesity problem ‘worse’

The 10 most overweight countries in Europe. How does the UK compare?

One in four parents consider ‘giving up work’ or reducing hours during lockdown

What are the health benefits of losing weight?

Boris Johnson says he struggles to lose weight as he launches obesity strategy

Lose 5lbs to help save the NHS money, says Health Secretary