Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.

Rates of metabolic and bariatric surgeries (MBS) rose by almost 15% in teenagers in the US between 2021 and 2023, despite falling in adults, new research has found. The cross-sectional analysis, ...

There are some potential downsides though, including misuse by those who do not need to lose weight, some gastric side-effects and in limited cases, potentially pancreatitis and gall bladder disorders ...

The 10-year plan for the health service says there is a need to expand access to weight-loss services and treatments and ...

About half of US datasets studied were “substantially altered” in the two months after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, ...

Here's my watch telling me to try harder.Fifteen years ago, then-contributor Peter Lipson wrote a short post on this blog ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled the government’s plan to “fundamentally rewire” the NHS in England. While the ...

Councillors will discuss proposals to cut £350,000 in spending on various public health services. Peterborough City Council ...

Experts weigh in on social media’s favourite new four-ingredient drink, which claims to reduce stress and aid weight loss ...