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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.

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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.

WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENTS

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.

OBESITY

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.

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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.

UK GOVERNMENT

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...

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