News archive for January, 2014
Shock report warns thousands of poor people are dying early because of a 'pandemic' of inactivity
According to a report by health group Ukactive Thousands of…
Study shows the risk of obesity and diabetes in later life increases for teenagers who skip breakfast
Teens who skip breakfast increase their risk of obesity and…
Labelling obesity a disease 'is an excuse not to diet' as people with condition think they have no control over their weight
A study has found that overweight men and women who…
Obesity costing the NHS millions
According to figures released in a report for the council's…
Can we all play a role in improving the NHS?
Dr Damian Roland, Senior Paediatric Registrar, Leicester Hospitals. In the…
8 million Britons are at high risk of heart disease and diabetes despite a 'normal' reading
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence…
Experts condemn Tebbit claims obesity is caused by people’s “own stupid actions”
Experts have attacked comments made by Lord Tebbit after the…
Samantha Cameron hosts reception to raise awareness of growing obesity problem
The National Obesity Forum and The Walt Disney Company UK…
National Obesity Awareness Week hosts Minister at Parliamentary reception
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison MP was the guest of…
One in three people believe healthy food too expensive for them
New research by Nuffield Health, reported in the Daily Mirror,…
New study claims poor children more likely to be obese
US researchers have claimed that childhood obesity is creating a…
Lidl bans sweets at the checkout
The Guardian and Daily Mirror have reported that supermarket chain…
The ‘National Conversation about Obesity’ Launches
In a major initiative to raise public, health industry and…
New report: treat obesity like smoking or face obesity costs exceeding £50 billion by 2050
The UK faces dramatically exceeding a worst case scenario of…
Warrington Borough Council calls for healthy lifestyle changes
Warrington Borough Council's public health team has issued a call…