FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 77 - The Untold Story

Common drugs could fight obesity and diabetes, say scientists

Researchers identify medications that could be repurposed, including treatments for heart conditions and stomach ulcers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Health: Air Pollution Shifts The Scales In Favour Of Female Obesity

As more individuals consume bad diets and neglect to engage in regular exercise, obesity has become a significant global health concern in recent decades. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 15, 2022

Manchester is the second unhealthiest area in England, according to a new study

Life expectancy, avoidable mortality and childhood obesity are all poor compared to other parts of the country, the research suggests

Manchester Evening News · Oct 15, 2022

Australia must tackle youth obesity crisis

Young people across Australia are increasingly overweight or obese, leading to calls for stronger prevention strategies for the 'forgotten demographic'.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won't work for everyone

In an effort to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity, the UK government has introduced a number of public health strategies over the years, including changes to how we label foods. For example, the “traffic light” colour-coding system, which was introduced in 2013, aims to make it easier for consumers…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2022

Expanding free school meals could pump up to £41bn into the economy

A major study has found free school meals slash costs for parents, save the NHS cash by cutting obesity, and boost pupils' lifetime earnings because they do better at school

Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022

Mother’s ultra-processed food consumption linked to increased risk of obesity in her children

‘Dietary guidelines should be refined and financial and social barriers removed to improve nutrition for women’, says new study

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Birth control pill linked to greater risk of blood clots in women with obesity – here’s what you need to know

Women who are obese and taking the combined oral contraceptive pill have 12 to 24 times greater risk of developing a leg-vein blood clot than those not taking the pill and who are not overweight, according to a recent review of research. Other studies have found a lower but still…

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2022

Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsburys to introduce new ban that affects all shoppers

Shops can no longer display products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in prominent locations.

Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022

Concerns over 'low sugar' alcohol claims

Women believe drinks claiming to be low in sugar are also lower in alcohol and healthier compared to those without labelling, researchers say.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022