UK bans junk food deals and online ads to combat obesity
In a landmark move for public health, the UK government is implementing sweeping restrictions on unhealthy food promotions, targeting multi-buy deals and online advertising to combat obesity.
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BOGOF junk food deals face total ban in obesity fight
Ministers declare war on unhealthy promotions as new restrictions target buy-one-get-one-free deals on fatty and sugary foods in supermarkets across England.
UPFs As Addictive As Drugs - UK Obesity Crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals UPFs create drug-like dependency, with experts calling for urgent government action and warning labels on addictive foods.
Forgotten British Superfoods That Could Transform Health
Nutrition experts reveal how overlooked traditional British foods could help tackle obesity, diabetes and save the NHS billions. Discover the affordable superfoods hiding in plain sight.
Weight Loss Jabs: NHS Faces £20 Billion Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the soaring financial and human cost of new obesity drugs. As millions rely on Wegovy and Ozempic, the NHS faces a multi-billion pound dilemma when patients stop treatment and weight returns.
NHS weight-loss drugs could cost double entire GP budget
Exclusive: The NHS faces a financial timebomb as new analysis reveals prescribing weight-loss drugs like Wegovy could cost twice the entire current GP prescribing budget, sparking a national rationing debate.
UK Food System Failing Health and Environment: UKRI Report
A damning UK Research and Innovation report exposes how Britain's broken food system is fuelling a diet-related health crisis and environmental damage. Discover the urgent need for transformation.
Weight-loss jabs transform child obesity treatment
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals obesity injections like Wegovy are dramatically more effective than lifestyle changes alone for teenagers, offering new hope in the childhood obesity crisis.
Mexico's Sugar Tax Cuts Obesity in Landmark Health Win
A decade after implementation, Mexico's groundbreaking tax on sugary beverages has triggered a dramatic decline in obesity and diabetes, offering a powerful blueprint for global health policy.
UK childhood obesity and underweight crisis deepens
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a deepening nutritional crisis among UK children, with soaring obesity rates masking a persistent underweight problem, creating a 'double burden' of malnutrition.
UNICEF: More Children Obese Than Underweight Due to Junk Food
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
White House Report Reveals UK Children's Health Crisis
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
Climate Change Fuels Obesity Crisis: Shocking Link Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals how rising global temperatures are altering human metabolism and contributing to obesity epidemics. Discover the science behind this alarming connection.
Food Industry Lobbying Derails Labour Health Plans, Experts Warn
Exclusive: Senior health professionals warn that intensive food industry lobbying is pressuring the Labour government to abandon crucial public health policies, including junk food advertising restrictions and sugar taxes, putting corporate profits before
Britain's Fattest Town: Takeaway Capitals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK towns drowning in fast food, with Jaywick, Essex, crowned the nation's takeaway capital. Health experts sound the alarm on obesity crisis.
World's Heaviest Man's Tragic Final Days Eating in Bed
The heartbreaking story of Ricky Naputi from Guam, who weighed over 64 stone. Confined to his bed and eating until his final moments, his struggle highlights the devastating reality of extreme food addiction and failed surgical interventions.
NHS Crisis: Critical Shortage of Ozempic and Weight-Loss Jabs
Exclusive: Medical experts warn of a deepening postcode lottery and a surge in the illegal black market for weight-loss jabs as NHS England struggles with supply and soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs.
Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs
Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.
Children Under Four Sent to Weight Loss Clinics in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis
The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.
NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed
Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe
Supermarkets 'fuel obesity' with cheap junk food promotions
A damning new report reveals UK supermarkets are making healthy food up to twice as expensive as unhealthy alternatives through aggressive promotions, disproportionately harming low-income families.
NHS Rolls Out Fat Jabs For Diabetes In Major Care Shake-Up
The NHS launches its most significant diabetes care reform in a decade, offering Ozempic-style injections to thousands in a bid to tackle obesity-driven type 2 cases and potentially slash future complications.
Doctor's Urgent Warning Over Children's Gummy Vitamins
A leading UK paediatrician issues a stark warning to parents about the potential health risks, including obesity and tooth decay, associated with popular children's gummy vitamin supplements.
Dogs Accidentally Ingest Ozempic – Vet Alert
Vets issue urgent alert after dogs ingest diabetes drug Ozempic, sparking fears over pet obesity and accidental poisoning.
Switch Mounjaro to Wegovy Safely – GP Advice
Discover how to transition from Mounjaro to Wegovy safely and avoid weight regain, as explained by a leading GP. Plus, why the 'King Kong' jab could triple in price.
Weight Loss Jabs May Trigger Rebound Weight Gain
New research suggests that popular weight loss injections may lead to rebound weight gain, raising concerns among health professionals.
Las Vegas teachers get free weight-loss surgery in health scheme
A groundbreaking programme in Las Vegas provides teachers with free lap-band surgery to combat obesity, sparking debate on workplace health incentives.
Mounjaro weight loss drug price sparks UK controversy
The soaring cost of Mounjaro, a promising weight loss drug, has sparked debate over affordability and access in UK pharmacies. Experts weigh in on the implications.
Woman loses 25 stone in amazing transformation
A woman's astonishing weight loss journey saw her drop a staggering 25 stone, reclaiming her health and happiness. Discover her inspiring story.
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