Leading scientists are urging the government to establish standard portion sizes for young children as part of efforts to combat the obesity epidemic. In a damning report, government scientific advisers have revealed that young children are consuming excessive amounts of salt and sugar while falling short on fruit, fibre, and vegetable intake.
Official data indicates that one in ten...Read More
Liver cancer deaths in the UK have seen a staggering 40% increase over the past decade, making it the fastest-growing cause of cancer-related fatalities in the country, warns the British Liver Trust. Calling attention to the alarming rise, the charity is urging immediate measures to address the “carcinogenic effects” of inexpensive alcohol and unhealthy food.
Pamela Healy, CEO...Read More
In a concerning development, a recent study has established a direct connection between excess body weight and an elevated risk of developing multiple types of cancer. While previous research had identified 13 cancers associated with overweight or obesity, this groundbreaking study expands the list to include 18 different forms of the disease. The findings highlight the urgent need for a...Read More
Boehringer Ingelheim has joined the race for the next generation of obesity drugs, as a recent trial revealed that its treatment helped participants on the highest dose shed an impressive 19% of their body weight.
With its sights set on launching a late-stage trial, Boehringer Ingelheim aims to compete against Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the obesity drug...Read More
Groundbreaking research conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals the tremendous impact of combining regular exercise with a 10% body weight loss in combating obesity and prediabetes. The study found that this combination more than doubles insulin sensitivity compared to weight loss alone, reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart...Read More
Discovering the ability to activate the body’s own fat-burning mechanisms and counteract age-related metabolic changes might seem like an unattainable dream, but researchers at Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences are working towards making it a reality. Their recent study explores the potential of a specific type of fat cells known as “beige fat” to...Read More
A groundbreaking family-based treatment for childhood obesity, developed by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB), has demonstrated significant success in a multicenter study conducted in paediatric primary care settings. Previously available only in specialised clinics, this evidence-based treatment has now been implemented for the first time in four U.S. cities, targeting children...Read More