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New clinic for childhood obesity to open in Surrey, UK
Surrey is set to benefit from a pioneering initiative aimed at combating childhood obesity, as revealed by the BBC. The newly established Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) clinic, a part of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is preparing to welcome its first referrals in early autumn, 2024. This service forms part of a broader national strategy, initiated by NHS...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fertilization-concept-ovulation-period-sperm-egg.jpg)
Examining the impact of excess weight on semen quality
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Obesity, conducted by researchers in China, has revealed the profound impacts of obesity and overweight on male fertility. This study delves into the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and semen quality, indicating significant adverse effects, particularly in men with more severe levels of...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/various-assortment-set-indian-legumes-bowls-wooden-background-with-copyspace.jpg)
Nutritional studies highlight pulses as key to lowering diabetes and cholesterol risks
Research consistently highlights pulses—such as beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas—as crucial allies in the fight against diabetes and elevated cholesterol levels. This insight comes at a critical time, as projections from a study published in The Lancet last year forecast that diabetes could affect over 1.31 billion people globally by 2050. Concurrently, elevated cholesterol levels remain a...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/portrait-asian-beautiful-pregnant-woman-parkthailand-peoplehappy-woman-concepther-play-yoga-lawn.jpg)
Lifestyle changes in mothers with obesity could mitigate heart risks in offspring
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that lifestyle modifications could potentially reduce the risk of children developing certain cardiovascular diseases, which are believed to stem from maternal obesity and related foetal heart abnormalities. Globally, obesity rates among pregnant women are on the rise, with more than half of the women attending antenatal clinics in...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/young-nutritionist-measuring-overweight-man-with-centimeter-tape-prescribing-diet.jpg)
Beyond BMI: A new framework for diagnosing obesity with a focus on overall health
The traditional method of diagnosing and managing obesity, which heavily relies on body mass index (BMI), is increasingly seen as inadequate. Acknowledging this, the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has introduced a comprehensive new framework for diagnosing, staging, and managing adult obesity. Detailed in a recent publication in Nature Medicine, this framework aims to...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/eye-test-visual-acuity-patient-receives-eye-consultation-high-quality-photo.jpg)
Concerns arise over rare eye condition linked to popular weight loss injections
Recent research indicates that individuals utilising semaglutide injections, commonly used for weight management and type 2 diabetes, have a quadrupled risk of developing a severe eye disorder compared to non-users. The medications in question, Ozempic and Wegovy, have been associated with an elevated risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare but potentially...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ozempic-insulin-injection-pen-insulin-cartridge-pen-diabetics.jpg)