Obesity Related Content
Changing mealtimes could prevent type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers will examine if changing our mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Who should tackle the biggest cause of premature death when PHE is gone?
Katharine Jenner, Campaign Director and Mhairi Brown, Policy and Public Affairs Manager of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt debate who should be responsible for tackling the biggest cause of premature death and disability in the UK when Public Health England is dissolved.
Obesity focus: A look at Johnson’s fight against fat
Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum, discusses the beginnings of Boris Johnson's fight against fat.
Rehabilitation could reduce lung and heart damage in COVID-19 patients
Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 patients recover faster the sooner they undergo rehabilitation after leaving intensive care.
Marketing unhealthy foods to kids
Here, the regulations on the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids are discussed as critical to reducing obesity.
Early menstruation linked to a 50% increase in menopause symptoms
According to researchers from the University of Queensland, early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats by 50%.
The importance of the gut microbiome in chronic digestive diseases
Leading digestive health experts and MEP Sarah Wiener address how healthy nutrition, starting from a young age, can help to reduce the risk of chronic digestive diseases and improve the health of our gut microbiome.
Obesity: The urgent need to tackle Britain’s weight problem
Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum provides his opinion on the urgent need to tackle Britain’s weight problem.
Reducing obesity and improving health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following a report by PHE which reviewed how different factors such as obesity have affected COVID-19 risk and outcomes - Nutritionist Zoe Davies from Action on Sugar and Action on Salt shares insights into their new evidence-based plan.
Obesity in Europe: An urgent and relevant health priority for policymakers
Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, EU Policy Lead at the European Association for the Study of Obesity, explains why obesity in Europe is an urgent and relevant health priority for policymakers, NGOs, research funders, health professionals and the public.
How can medical marijuana help people lose weight?
Michael Jacobs, marketing and creative content specialist at GotVape.com offers his insight into how medical marijuana has the potential to help people lose weight.
Taxes on sugary beverages and ultra-processed food: Noncommunicable disease and obesity prevention strategies
Discussing taxes on sugary beverages, important components of noncommunicable disease (NCDs) and obesity prevention strategies.
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels, which is the only impactful approach.
The rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy
Tammy Z Movsas, MD, MPH, discusses how the Zietchick Research Institute aims to identify the main stimulus for the rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy.
Solving the obesity epidemic: Is Artificial Intelligence the answer?
Dr. S. Vincent Grasso, Global Practice Lead: Healthcare & Life Sciences at IPsoft discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) may hold the key to solving the obesity epidemic and relieving pressure on healthcare services.
Dame Sally calls time on childhood obesity
Dame Sally calls time on childhood obesity, writes Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum.
Global Obesity: A ticking time bomb
Here, Professor Barry M. Popkin and colleagues at the University of North Carolina (UNC) examine research on global obesity.
Are plasticizing chemicals contributing to the worldwide epidemic of obesity?
Here, UC Davis focus on the prevalence of Bisphenol A (BPA) and further explore how this plasticizing chemical can be contributing to the worldwide epidemic of obesity.
Sugar tax: Noncommunicable disease and obesity prevention strategies
The Global Food Research Program, University of North Carolina in the U.S. share their perspective on how taxes on sugary beverages are important components of noncommunicable disease and obesity prevention strategies.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day: We must prioritise pancreatic cancer awareness
Ahead of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Professor Matthias Löhr, a member of the UEG Public Affairs Committee, explains why we must increase pancreatic cancer awareness.