MPs urge Burnham to make tackling obesity 'clear, personal mission'
By Lee Peart 02 November 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make tackling obesity his personal mission in a new report by MPs.
MPs urge Government to boost weight loss drugs access
By Lee Peart 26 October 2026
MPs have urged the Government to boost access to weight loss drugs to end a two-tier system determined by ability to pay.
Healthier choices made easier in Wales as new food rules take effect
By Liz Wells 27 March 2026
New rules to help people make healthier food choices have come into force in Wales.
Doctors warn regulation around ultra processed foods failing to protect public health
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
The UK’s current approach to regulating, producing, marketing, and distributing food is failing to protect public health, a new report highlights.
Patients on weight-loss injections 'regain weight faster' than other dieters
By Liz Wells 08 January 2026
Patients who come off weight-loss injections, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research reveals.
MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year
By Liz Wells 02 January 2026
The MHRA is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.
Miracle cure or dangerous fad?
08 December 2025
Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council, examines the reality of anti-obesity medications
Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.
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.
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.
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.
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