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...

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...

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

Barbara Pierscionek, Anglia Ruskin University One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise...

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...
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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 have suggested that obesity might actually...

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...

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...

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...

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

Barbara Pierscionek, Anglia Ruskin University One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise...