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June 15, 2021

Ultra-processed foods: Urgent action needed to reduce harm

British children are consuming ‘exceptionally high’ proportions of ultra-processed foods, increasing their risk of obesity and damaging their long-term health. These are the findings of...

April 6, 2021

A new way to prevent childhood obesity

A new way to prevent childhood obesity: For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are at risk of childhood obesity...

December 22, 2020

Men and women: Cancer risk from obesity differs

Men and women: Cancer risk from obesity differs: A new study, co-funded by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK, reveals...

December 9, 2020

Postmenopausal obese women: risk of early hip fracture

Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University...

December 6, 2020

How to cycle safely

How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A...

November 23, 2020

Age no barrier to successful weight loss

Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new...

October 16, 2020

Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic

Australia: Chronic disease and public health failures fuel COVID-19 pandemic: Australia was not spared as a 30-year global rise in chronic illness and related risk...

September 29, 2020

Obesity: Lower bowel holds secret to weight loss

A human trial, supported by Bowel Research UK, has found that specific nutrients delivered to the colon can reduce food intake and may therefore be...

August 11, 2020

Premature cardiovascular disease mortality

More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn...

July 22, 2020

Genetics influence weight and eating behaviour

People who are genetically predisposed to being overweight have a much harder time keeping their weight. A research team led by nutritional epidemiologist Leonie-Helen Bogl...