OBESITY

Obesity Health Alliance calls for restriction of television ads and online marketing of junk food.

Gogrial local government outlaws practice as it promotes laziness during farming season.

High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.

Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.

Fathers' lifestyle and health may have an impact on future generations, leading to birth defects.

Maria Sharapova is currently suspended from tennis after failing a doping test.

800 troops serving between April 2014 and March 2016 had type 2 diabetes.

Scientists pinpoint a genetic mutation that may explain breed's obesity issues.

Scientists explain why feeling bored may have us reaching for the bag of crisps.

In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.

A chemical found in plastic leads to an accumulation of lipids in the cells, and potential obesity.

The council just spent £55,000 of public money resurfacing the car park and £60,000 is looming for new paths.

Having a high waist circumference is closely associated to a risk of left ventricular dysfunction.

Study predicts one third of adults in UK will be obese by 2025 with zero chance of meeting UN's obesity goals.

The UK is predicted to become the fattest nation in Europe by 2025, with almost 40% of adults obese.

Cardiac patients are getting younger and fatter, prompting worries that prevention is not working.

A gene responsible for the interaction between sleep deprivation and metabolic disorder has been identified.

Experts predict that it could reduce obesity, save the NHS £567m a year and raise £1bn for sports programmes.

Chancellor confident Budget plans will benefit disabled people.

Standing on both sides of the escalator might aid congestion but it is a missed opportunity to tackle obesity.

A study shows that a majority of Americans derive 90% of their energy intake from added sugar.