Obesity

How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

Jessica Large, Loughborough University As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I’ve seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged...

Does thinking you look fat affect how much money you earn?

Patricia Smith, University of Michigan and Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University Two things people often think about are money and their appearance. Past research has shown...

Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia?

Scott Chiesa, UCL Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk of dementia. But some studies...

How obesity causes cancer, and may make screening and treatment harder

Sandro Demaio, University of Copenhagen and Anna Beale, Monash University Today, almost two in every three Australian adults are overweight or obese, as are one...

Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia?

Scott Chiesa, UCL - Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk...
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Our fight with fat: Why is obesity getting worse?

Kenneth Cusi, University of Florida - Gyms across the country will be packed in the new year with people sticking, however briefly, to their New Year’s resolution to lose...

Short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity, shows research

Stephanie Kullmann, University of Tübingen After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the...

Obese does not necessarily mean unhealthy

Oli Williams, University of Bath; Kevin Deighton, Leeds Beckett University, and Michelle Swainson, Leeds Beckett University Self-proclaimed “weight loss...

Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia?

Scott Chiesa, UCL - Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk...

Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead

Belinda Lawford, The University of Melbourne; Giovanni E. Ferreira, University of Sydney; Joshua Zadro, University of Sydney, and Rana Hinman, The University of Melbourne Most people...