'Apple-shaped' women twice as vulnerable to some cancers, study finds Analysis of 400,000 UK adults found those with high belly fat have double the risk of being diagnosed with womb cancer Wales Online · May 5, 2022
Women more likely than men to gain weight during pandemic, study suggests The new research, on almost a million adults in the UK, is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Maastricht. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Obese boozers TRIPLE the risk of developing cancer and need to cut back urgently A study - presented at the European Congress on Obesity in the Netherlands - found drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week increased the risk of developing cancer by 61% if you are overweight Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022
Male weight loss could slash prostate cancer deaths according to new study Findings show that prostate cancer deaths could reduce significantly if less men were overweight Daily Record · May 5, 2022
ITV GMB's Dr Hilary Jones sends warning as UK could become 'fattest' nation in Europe A report from the World Health Organisation forecasts the UK Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2022
1,300 prostate cancer deaths could be prevented if men lose weight - study Experts are starting to unpick the link between prostate cancer and weight Wales Online · May 4, 2022
1,300 prostate cancer deaths could be prevented if men lose weight – study Having a higher BMI and a larger waistline has been linked to a higher risk of death from prostate cancer. The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
'Apple-shaped' women are twice as likely to suffer from some cancers, study finds An eight-year analysis of 400,000 UK adults found those with high belly fat were at double the risk of being diagnosed with womb cancer. Visceral fat also increases the chances of the disease Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022
'Brits risk an obesity crisis if they don't limit use of food delivery apps' Like many of us, Eva Simpson overindulged during lockdown, but now times have moved on, and Britain moves closer to becoming the obesity capital of Europe, she says it's time for a big change Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022
Extensive new study shows which weight loss methods actually work Those with a combined diet are most likely to shed weight, according to the new research Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022
Major new study shows which weight loss methods actually work It also shows how few people actually managed to lose a 'medically significant' amount of weight Wales Online · May 4, 2022
Britain on course to become fattest country in Europe A World Health Organisation report revealed 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% categorised as obese. Daily Record · May 4, 2022
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Obesity rates increase to ‘epidemic’ level in Europe, WHO warns Most Europeans are overweight and rising rates of obesity threaten to undermine the region’s reputation for having a population that’s thinner on average than Americans, a new report showed. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
The Independent UK · May 3, 2022 Majority of obese people unsuccessful in weight loss attempts – study More needs to be done to help people lose weight.
Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022 Britain could become fattest nation in Europe due to takeaways addiction, report says The World Health Organisation’s latest report on obesity in the continent shows 64% of UK adults are overweight, including 28% who are obese. It puts Britain as the fattest nation in Western Europe
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022 UN: Obesity Levels in Europe at ‘Epidemic Proportions’ The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit "epidemic proportions," with nearly 60% of adults and a third of children in one of those categories. In a report issued Tuesday, the UN health agency's European office said the prevalence of…
The Independent UK · May 3, 2022 UN: Obesity levels in Europe at 'epidemic proportions' The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit “epidemic proportions."
Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2022 Health chiefs call for action over rising obesity rates in Europe International health chiefs on Tuesday called for urgent changes to public health policies across Europe after a report revealed more than 1.2 million people are dying each year due to problems caused by obesity and being overweight.
Daily Record · May 3, 2022 Obesity behind 1.2 million deaths every year according to World Health Organisation The UK ranks fourth across Europe for having the most overweight and obese adults
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022 Obesity ‘epidemic’ leading to 1.2m deaths a year in Europe, says WHO Health body issues stark warning as report finds disease causing 200,000 cancer cases a year in region
Wales Online · May 3, 2022 Covid pandemic fuels obesity epidemic as people shun exercise and eat fatty, sugary and salty food, says WHO Obesity set to overtake smoking as main risk factor for preventable cancers in some countries, says World Health Organisation
The Independent UK · May 3, 2022 Obesity at ‘epidemic proportions’ in Europe, World Health Organisation warns In 2019/20, there were just over one million hospital admissions in England where obesity was a factor, a 17% rise on 2018/19.
Salon · May 1, 2022 Gaetz inaccurate diagnosis of insulin Health economists and diabetes experts weigh in on Gaetz’s faulty cause-and-effect argument that "doesn't exist"
The Times of India · Apr 29, 2022 Kidney stones in teens caused by lifestyle changes, say experts AHMEDABAD: The kidney stones, generally observed in mid-ages due to accumulation of calcium, are now observed even at younger age. The primary reason for the phenomenon is obesity and lifestyle changes, said experts on the inaugural day of three-day ‘5th advancements in Endourology 2022’ that started in city on Friday.