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Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness

Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness

For the first time, researchers have discovered that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls of people with obesity.


Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes

Helping GPs to discuss overweight, obesity and lifestyle changes

LiveLighter aims to boost doctors’ confidence to start conversations with patients about managing their weight.


Three factors that predict risk of adolescent obesity

Three factors that predict risk of adolescent obesity

The test can also show how likely it is the issues will resolve without clinical intervention, potentially reducing unnecessary healthcare.


Tailoring obesity management for specific populations

Tailoring obesity management for specific populations

Patient experience outcomes and a PhD led Dr Liz Sturgiss to a funded project aimed at enhancing obesity management for people in low-income groups.


Weighing in after breast cancer

Weighing in after breast cancer

Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis is surprisingly common – and comes with a number of risks. Dr Carolyn Ee has some recommendations to help GPs and their patients.


Are weight loss apps the best way to address obesity in children?

Are weight loss apps the best way to address obesity in children?

Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating.


I thought exercise and diet would help my patient tackle obesity – I had to think again

I thought exercise and diet would help my patient tackle obesity – I had to think again

Dr Hester Wilson is reconsidering her long-term approach to treating obesity.


Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity

Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity

But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?


Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.


Overweight or just big boned?

Overweight or just big boned?

The tendency to underestimate the weight of children is widespread and impacting attempts to combat the growing problem, new research has found.


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