Obesity

The molecule appears to have therapeutic benefits, improving growth and life-expectancy in mice.

Léa Surugue Dec 26, 2016

The Prader-Willi syndrome is associated with insatiable hunger and reduced growth.

Léa Surugue Dec 12, 2016

Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who will operate on Eman Ahmed, described her as a 'a living bombshell'.

Staff Reporter Dec 12, 2016

Interactive map of the body shows exactly what physical inactivity does to a person's health.

Carol Maher Dec 08, 2016

People consumed an extra 385 calories after a poor night's sleep but didn't burn any extra energy.

Martha Henriques Nov 02, 2016

12 months after a 30-second talk, obese patients had lost an average of 1kg.

James Tennent Oct 25, 2016

One in 100 obese people have defect in the MC4R gene, which could be making them crave more fat.

Hannah Osborne Oct 04, 2016

Health secretary's demand comes as food producers are being asked to cut sugar in key products by 20%.

Paul Wright Sep 30, 2016

Giorgio Destro seeks £2,375 as a refund for the flight and compensation for damages.

Staff Reporter Sep 23, 2016

The GOP candidate said he wanted to lose weight.

Staff Reporter Sep 15, 2016

A new report suggests Brits under-report calories – do you think you know your kcal?

James Tennent Aug 08, 2016

Scientists agree that obesity can hasten the onset and progression of brain ageing.

Aristos Georgiou Aug 04, 2016

World Health Organisation says 600 million people around the world are obese.

Aristos Georgiou Aug 03, 2016

Kerala imposes surcharge of 14.5% on food served in branded fast food restaurants.

Rachel Middleton Jul 14, 2016

The charity called for a ban on unhealthy food ads before the 9pm watershed.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 05, 2016

Kim Jong-un has executed some of his closest allies, calling them 'factionalist filth'.

Fiona Keating Jul 03, 2016

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

Ananya Roy Jun 20, 2016

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

Staff Reporter Jun 10, 2016

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

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 03, 2016

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

David Derbyshire May 23, 2016

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

Léa Surugue May 16, 2016

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

Arjun Devgan May 13, 2016

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

Staff Reporter May 09, 2016

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

Léa Surugue May 03, 2016

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

Léa Surugue Apr 29, 2016

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

Matt Atherton Apr 27, 2016

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

Léa Surugue Apr 21, 2016

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

Andy West Apr 14, 2016

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

Léa Surugue Apr 04, 2016

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

Maria Khan Apr 01, 2016