Obesity

Speed Read Artificially-sweetened drinks don't help with weight loss or diabetes, say Imperial College London scientists

By The Week Staff Published 4 January 17

Speed Read Man had been waking residents every day at 4am with huge horn - and other tall tales

By The Week Staff Published 17 November 16

Speed Read Just a 30-second chat about weight can have a major impact for overweight patients

By The Week Staff Published 25 October 16

Speed Read Senior dentist says office parties should offer fruit and nuts instead of sugar-laden treats

By The Week Staff Published 24 June 16

Speed Read Calorie Brands project could help frequent snackers think twice before tucking in

By The Week Staff Published 15 June 16

Speed Read Study finds there are now more obese people than underweight people in the world

By The Week Staff Published 1 April 16

In Depth Committee says tax would need to form part of wider package of measures that includes a clampdown on promotion

By The Week Staff Last updated 30 November 15

Speed Read Health scores based on smoking and obesity leave Britain lagging behind Belgium, Ireland and Norway

By The Week Staff Published 2 November 15

Speed Read Lifestyle changes vital to prevent more cases of type 2 diabetes, say medical experts

By The Week Staff Published 17 August 15

Speed Read Parents are 'being misled' say campaigners, but regulators insist that sugar content is 'clearly labelled'

By The Week Staff Published 29 May 15

Speed Read Surgeons say cost of obesity crisis could bankrupt the NHS – but operations can save money

By The Week Staff Published 10 November 14

Speed Read For this model, the teams were ranked in their groups according to average body mass index

By The Week Staff Published 11 July 14