Meanings of fatness and obesity are plural and have changed across history and within and between cultures.

To improve the effectiveness of interventions in primary care, unpacking the how and why interventions work is important.

Programmed shared medical appointments are effective, well accepted and cost efficient for body weight management.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction, with physical and psychosocial benefits beyond metabolic improvements.

Interconception care is becoming increasingly important, with rising rates of overweight, obesity, diabetes and hypertension among people of reproductive age.

Most men who present with non-specific androgen deficiency–like symptoms have functional gonadal axis suppression due to ill health.

This study shows the importance of health screening for new arrival refugees, including screening for infectious diseases, nutritional and vitamin deficiencies, chronic disease and mental health.