Obesity

Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who will operate on Eman Ahmed, described her as a 'a living bombshell'.

Interactive map of the body shows exactly what physical inactivity does to a person's health.

People consumed an extra 385 calories after a poor night's sleep but didn't burn any extra energy.

12 months after a 30-second talk, obese patients had lost an average of 1kg.

One in 100 obese people have defect in the MC4R gene, which could be making them crave more fat.

Health secretary's demand comes as food producers are being asked to cut sugar in key products by 20%.

Giorgio Destro seeks £2,375 as a refund for the flight and compensation for damages.

The GOP candidate said he wanted to lose weight.

A new report suggests Brits under-report calories – do you think you know your kcal?

Scientists agree that obesity can hasten the onset and progression of brain ageing.

World Health Organisation says 600 million people around the world are obese.

Kerala imposes surcharge of 14.5% on food served in branded fast food restaurants.

The charity called for a ban on unhealthy food ads before the 9pm watershed.

Kim Jong-un has executed some of his closest allies, calling them 'factionalist filth'.

Obesity Health Alliance calls for restriction of television ads and online marketing of junk food.

Gogrial local government outlaws practice as it promotes laziness during farming season.

High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.

Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.

Fathers' lifestyle and health may have an impact on future generations, leading to birth defects.

Maria Sharapova is currently suspended from tennis after failing a doping test.

800 troops serving between April 2014 and March 2016 had type 2 diabetes.

Scientists pinpoint a genetic mutation that may explain breed's obesity issues.

Scientists explain why feeling bored may have us reaching for the bag of crisps.

In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.

A chemical found in plastic leads to an accumulation of lipids in the cells, and potential obesity.

The council just spent £55,000 of public money resurfacing the car park and £60,000 is looming for new paths.

Having a high waist circumference is closely associated to a risk of left ventricular dysfunction.

Study predicts one third of adults in UK will be obese by 2025 with zero chance of meeting UN's obesity goals.

The UK is predicted to become the fattest nation in Europe by 2025, with almost 40% of adults obese.

Cardiac patients are getting younger and fatter, prompting worries that prevention is not working.