‘Wild west’: experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UK
Guardian review finds many online pharmacies flouting strict advertising rules that govern prescription-only drugs
Time for a noodle tax? Doctor who sounded alarm on ultra-processed food urges tougher action
Carlos Monteiro says the links between UPF and obesity, diabetes and even mental ill health are so strong that manufacturers should face taxes just like tobacco firms
Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming
Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar
Mounjaro is second obesity drug to be approved for use in England
Those with BMI of 35 and a comorbidity could be prescribed tirzepatide and Nice says it is more effective than Wegovy
Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds
Men with obesity offered incentives and sent healthy-eating tips in Game of Stones trial found to have lost most weight
Supermarkets in England ‘blatantly disregarding’ rules over where they place crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks
Survey found stores put foods high in fat, salt or sugar in prominent locations despite government regulations
Wegovy could mean the end of obesity? That’s bad news for politicians
It has been easy to scapegoat overweight people for Britain’s collapsing health system. No wonder this new drug is being launched so cautiously, writes Zoe Williams
Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart attack and stroke, two studies show
Research presented to annual meeting of European Society of Cardiology prompts calls for action
Should I worry about my belly fat?
Excess fat around your middle can mean a higher risk of disease later in life. The good news is, there are several ways to combat it – and only one is giving up beer
What if we let our kids eat what they want? A radical new take on the weight debate
Modern parenting is preoccupied by the idea of perfection, and that includes weight. Virginia Sole-Smith, author of a brave and radical new book, talks to Rebecca Seal about why our worth shouldn’t be measured by size