Obesity

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...

Obesity is now legally recognised as a chronic disease in Italy – a historic advance for public health in Europe

José Miguel Soriano del Castillo, Universitat de València On October 9 2025, Italy took the unprecedented step of approving...

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...

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...
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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 temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or...

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...

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...

Obesity is now legally recognised as a chronic disease in Italy – a historic advance for public health in Europe

José Miguel Soriano del Castillo, Universitat de València On October 9 2025, Italy took the unprecedented step of approving...

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...