All news on the topic: Obesity

A seven-year-old boy died weighing 18 stone with his parents arrested for murder, child abuse and torture.

Bad diets kill millions of people every year and result in trillions of dollars in healthcare costs. Communities who are least able to afford it bear most of the burden.

Year after year, Russians die or suffer serious harm from so-called "miracle drugs" that promise instant results.

But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted

A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.

Poor health of the joints, bones and muscles in childhood can "have a significant impact on quality of life", researchers have warned. Of reception age children studied, 8.9 per cent of boys were obese compared to 7.1 per cent of girls

Dr Miriam Stoppard says Black mums-to-be are three times more likely to die than white women. Those living in deprived areas are also more at risk, according to a new study

What we eat can have a serious impact on our health when it comes to diseases such as type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease - but eating an anti-inflammatory diet could help

Having one parent living with obesity also triples the odds, according to the research to be presented by experts at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy

The health and dieting expert said "the answers may lie in your diet"

Research has shown that a 15-minute cold shower could slash 353 calories every day, as more than 25 percent of adults in England are reported to be living with obesity

Researchers found that men born with lower than average birthweights and then became overweight by the age of 20 were up to ten times more at risk of developing early type 2 diabetes

Nutritionist Aneequa Godart has shared the best fruits and veggies you should try if you're wanting shed a few pounds - but still feel satiated and satisfy those sweet cravings

Researchers said the found a 'convincing link' between a high intake of ultra-processed foods - which are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt - and poor health outcomes

The groundbreaking report, which was published in The Lancet, suggests that obesity rates have more than doubled in the UK for women, men, and also surged for children and adolescents

Scientists in China have confirmed that men are more likely to gain weight after getting married, with an extra 5.2 percent of males becoming overweight and 2.5 percent becoming obese

Regular drinkers were found to have lower levels of cholesterol - which can cause blood clots. They also slashed their risk of coronary heart disease by 14 per cent

Almost half of all dementia cases are preventable, according to recent research. They are triggered by 12 lifestyle factors - each of which increases the risk, suggests the study.

From delicious meals to make at home to the free and potentially lifesaving blood pressure check, start looking after your heart here

Fasting is a good way to lose weight and also improve your overall health including reducing your risk of heart disease, and a scientist tells the ideal period of time to go without food

A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences revealed an 'appalling decline' in children's health with the UK's infant survival rate now worse than in 60% of similar countries

With inactivity costing healthcare systems the world over billions every year, there's good news which shows the epidemic of childhood obesity can be fought with some light exercise every day

The condition is caused by a hormone imbalance and affects around a third to around two-thirds of males, depending on age - and it could lead to serious health impacts

Residents of Luton, Beds, blighted by dozens of fried chicken shops have said the cheap takeaways are worsening the town's 'out of control' obesity problem

One in four children in Year 6 in England are now obese as health experts believe it's a result of the pandemic when they didn't go to school and were not allowed to play sports