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Has calorie labelling on menus done more harm than good?

Amid reports that the government may do away with part of its obesity strategy, Saman Javed explores whether it has had any impact

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Obesity is on the rise among South African women -- a risk to maternal and child health

Obesity in adults has nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016 across the world. The World Health Organization estimated that by 2016, about 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight. More than 650 million of these adults were obese. These represent about 39% and 13% of the world’s adult population, respectively.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

Commentary: After a pandemic boom in child obesity, it’s time for families to recommit to health

Get outside. Eat healthy food. Keep moving.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022

Expert shares main symptoms of stomach cancer and the foods that can cause it

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Third Expert Report concluded that diet and nutrition, including obesity and low physical activity, are modifiable risk factors for several cancers

Irish Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

70 health organisations urge Government not to abandon anti-obesity measures

The open letter to Liz Truss expresses ‘profound concern’ about rumoured reversals to anti-obesity policies.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Health leaders warn Liz Truss against ditching anti-obesity measures

In an open letter to the Prime Minister health professionals say the ditching key junk food pledges would be a 'disaster' for deprived families

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Ditch checking BMI in favour of looking at tummy fat, researchers say

Scientists have suggested the ratio of waist to height is a better indicator of mortality than BMI.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Obese women who take contraceptive pill issued new warning over blood clot risk

A potentially serious blood clot in the veins that could be fatal has been linked to obese women taking oral contraceptives with oestrogen, warns a new study. What is EVT and what are the symptoms to spot?

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Cancer in the under 50s is rising, globally – why?

We know what we need to do to reduce our risk of getting cancer, right? Wear SPF, stop smoking, avoid processed foods, keep fit, lose weight and get enough sleep. But what if much of what causes cancer has already happened in our early years, or worse still, before we…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022

Womb cancer and obesity link must not be ignored

Letter: The myth that people can be obese and healthy is pervasive, writes Dr Jonathan Riley

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022