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Government introduces healthier food standards to give babies best start in life 

By Liz Wells 22 August 2025

DHSC has unveiled new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.   

OBESITY

Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.

OBESITY

Postcode lottery in accessing weight loss jabs revealed

By Lee Peart 08 August 2025

A postcode lottery in accessing the Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight loss medication has been revealed.

OBESITY

Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends

By Liz Wells 05 August 2025

Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...

PREVENTION

Study reveals most cost-effective obesity surgery

By Lee Peart 22 July 2025

Gastric Bypass has been found to be the most clinically and cost effective form of surgery for people with severe obesity.

PREVENTION

Healthcare professionals doubt NHS' ability to provide ongoing care for weight loss jabs

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

More than 90% of healthcare professionals doubt the NHS can provide safe, ongoing care for patients on weight loss jabs, new research reveals.

BRITISH SOCIETY OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Weight of the world

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

Westminster Health Forum’s latest webinar examined the way forward for developing effective weight management, care and prevention strategies.

PREVENTION

Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.  

PREVENTION

Government-funded projects to help bring healthy food to those who need it most

By Liz Wells 08 July 2025

Households that may struggle to eat nutritious meals due to a lack of accessible healthy options are to receive government support through six projects across the UK, the Science and Technology Pet...

OBESITY

Government partners with supermarkets and food makers to tackle obesity epidemic

By Liz Wells 30 June 2025

A 'world-first' partnership between government and food retailers and manufacturers is set to tackle the obesity epidemic.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh government seeks views on healthy food for primary schools

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals that will see primary school menus increase fruit and vegetables, limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidel...