This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50081456 By BBC Health News Fatty tissue has been found in the lungs of overweight and obese people for the first time. Australian researchers analysed lung samples from 52 people and found the amount of fat increased in line with body mass index. They said their findings could explain why…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49975720 By BBC Health news Snacking should be banned on public transport and extra taxes placed on unhealthy foods to tackle child obesity, England’s outgoing chief medical officer says. In her final report as CMO, Dame Sally Davies also called for tighter rules on advertising and takeaways. She said children…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/a-bleak-picture-cuts-to-multi-buy-offers-needed-to-end-obesity-epidemic-11818604 By Sky News Scotland’s health survey says two-thirds of adults are overweight and records the lowest score for mental well-being since 2008. Scotland’s obesity epidemic can only be reversed by cutting multi-buy offers on unhealthy food and drink, Cancer Research UK has said. he charity has warned urgent action…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/paying-people-get-fit-future-nhs/ By Debbi Marco Incentivisation is nothing new – but could it be used on a wider basis to point people in the right direction? Research out last week showed that financial incentives were successful in helping people quit smoking. Now there’s talk of applying this to the national obesity…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48939671 By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News Sugary drinks – including fruit juice and fizzy pop – may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say. The link was suggested by a study, published in the British Medical Journal, that followed more than 100,000 people for five years. The…