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Britain’s heaviest woman, Sharon Mevsimler, has this week died in her hospital bed. Read More

According to researchers from Princeton University, high-fructose corn syrup may be partly responsible for the obesity epidemic. Read More

Could popcorn, hotdogs and other traditional cinema snacks be replaced by vegetables and dip and granola bars? The change has been suggested by the boss of film studio Sony Pictures, Michael... Read More

With obesity levels rising out of control. Many are beginning to question whether something needs to be done. One particular fitness trainer has made a stand, launching his own fitness boot camps.... Read More

Gastric band surgery can have a negative impact on people's mental health, according to researchers from the University of West England, who followed 25 men and noted that the band could cause them... Read More

Australian born Daniella Ehrlich has started her own Pilates holiday company in a bid to help obese people to tackle their problem head on Read More

A new low-fat chocolate bar that replaces fat particles with water could be a key weapon in the fight against obesity. Read More

Romania will tax fatty, sugary and salty foods from March 1st, in a bid to fight obesity and weight gain, and to raise money for public services. Read More

Official figures show that as many as eight in ten men will be diagnosed as clinically obese by mid 2020. Read More

People weigh more in the Midlands than in any other part of the UK. The finding comes as part of a survey showing average weight to be closer to 'obese' than 'normal' in most areas. Read More