World's most obese man dies aged 41 in Mexico
Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Read the latest on this tragic health story.
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World's most obese man dies aged 41 in Mexico
Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Mexico aged 41. Read the full story on his health struggles and global obesity crisis.
Scotland's NHS weight-loss drug cost hits £18.7m
Prescriptions for obesity drugs like Ozempic in Scotland have more than doubled, costing the NHS nearly £18.7m. Explore the impact of the nation's weight crisis on public health spending.
WHO: Weight Loss Jab Shortage as Obesity to Double
The World Health Organization warns of critical shortages in GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy, with fewer than 10% who need them able to access treatment. Urgent action is needed to prevent obesity rates from soaring.
WHO: Weight Loss Jab Shortage as Obesity to Double
The World Health Organization warns fewer than 10% who need obesity drugs like Wegovy can access them. With costs soaring and supply limited, urgent action is needed to prevent a global health crisis.
Pregnancy diet smell linked to child obesity risk
New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.
WHO: Weight loss drugs a 'new chapter' against obesity
The WHO urges global action on GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, calling for lower prices and wider access to tackle a crisis affecting 2 billion people by 2030. Discover the challenges and potential.
Sugar tax expanded to milkshakes and lattes in budget
Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now apply to pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how the new levy affects you.
Sugar Tax Now Includes Milkshakes and Lattes
Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now apply to packaged milkshakes and lattes, with a lower threshold of 4.5g of sugar per 100ml. Learn how this impacts the obesity crisis.
Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the sugar tax will now cover pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes to tackle the UK's obesity crisis. Discover the full implications.
Obesity crisis leads to oversized coffin demand
Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.
Radical Plan: Make Cooking Core in Primary Schools
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
Britain's children face health crisis from unhealthy food
Leading health experts sound the alarm as Britain's food environment puts children's health at risk. Discover why ultra-processed foods and aggressive marketing are creating a public health emergency.
West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart
New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.
UK Food Labels Failing in Obesity Fight, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research exposes how current food labelling systems are failing British consumers and contributing to rising obesity rates across the UK.
100,000 obesity deaths preventable with sugar tax
Groundbreaking research reveals how a 20% sugar tax extension could save thousands of lives and billions for the NHS while tackling Britain's obesity crisis.
One in Five Primary Pupils in England Now Obese
Shocking new data reveals nearly 20% of Year 6 students in England are classified as obese, with deprived areas showing double the obesity rates of affluent regions. Experts warn of a growing health emergency.
NHS Data Reveals England's Obesity Crisis Worsening
Groundbreaking NHS analysis exposes England's growing obesity epidemic, with new figures showing dramatic rise in weight-related health conditions across all regions.
England's Obesity Crisis Worsens: New Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals England's escalating obesity epidemic with stark regional disparities and concerning patterns emerging across different demographic groups.
US Obesity Rates Hit Record High Amid New Drug Hope
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
Millennials Face 30% Higher Cancer Rates Than Parents
Groundbreaking research reveals millennials are developing cancer at alarmingly higher rates than previous generations, with sharp rises in gastrointestinal and obesity-related cancers.
NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.
Obesity linked to 32 cancer types in shock study
Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.
Obesity fuels 53% cancer surge in older adults
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
45-stone man's death sparks UK obesity care concerns
The heartbreaking story of 33-year-old James Naylor, whose life was cut short by severe obesity, has raised serious concerns about healthcare support for severely overweight individuals in Britain.
Australia's Obesity Crisis: Fattest Suburbs Revealed
Groundbreaking research exposes Australia's alarming obesity divide, with detailed analysis revealing which suburbs are winning and losing the battle of the bulge.
Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
Millions face obesity reclassification under new BMI rules
Eight million UK adults may suddenly find themselves reclassified as obese if proposed changes to BMI thresholds are implemented, sparking debate among health experts.
US Military Faces Obesity Crisis Threatening National Security
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming obesity epidemic within US armed forces, with nearly one-third of young Americans too overweight to serve, threatening national security.
British military's obesity crisis: Troops get weight loss surgery
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of UK troops have undergone NHS gastric procedures, with obesity rates tripling since 2015, raising serious concerns about military readiness and national security.
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