Oprah Winfrey has been slammed for her controversial comments about 'thin people' while discussing her use of weight loss ...

The reason is unclear but experts say those with the condition often engage in unhealthy habits and struggle to access health care.

Experts said "unhealthy habits" and "risk taking behaviour" could be a partial cause, with more supported needed for those ...

Researchers took drugs currently used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity and looked into how they affect 175 conditions.

It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and  sends 'fullness' signals to the brain, like a weight-loss drug. Here are simple ...

Ilhem Messaoudi, who was tapped to be the acting vice president for research in September 2024, said research funding should ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

Losing excess weight would in turn improve health. For example, lower levels of sleep apnoea – when breathing stops and ...

GPs should not prescribe tirzepatide for weight loss until advised to do so by their local ICB, NHS England has said.

The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report which proposes new terminology.

Knowsley has the highest proportion of obese and overweight 10 and 11 year olds in England, according to the NHS.

Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.