Obesity

Sir Jonathan will leverage his expertise in advising how companies can deliver and communicate across the health systemplaceholder image

Ad Feature Pulselight appoints Sir Jonathan Van-Tam as advisor

Unit 9 in Wellingborough's Saxon Court will become a gym, as plans were approved this month Photo: Google Mapsplaceholder image

Plans for new 'unique' gym in Wellingborough approved

Angela Day has issued this urgent warning to dog owners - Animal News Agencyplaceholder image

Expert's urgent warning to Northants dog owners, how to help your overweight pet...

It comes as obesity affects over 1 in 4 adults in the UKplaceholder image

Ad Feature UK pharmacists back weight loss jabs - "it's nothing to be ashamed of"

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.placeholder image

The long-term effects of weight loss injections - what we know so far

James Corden in a promotional video for WeightWatchers in 2021placeholder image

Are weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to blame for WeightWatchers demise?

Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock, who has a PhD in Health Psychology at University College London worked alongside Bensons for Beds to create the digital image placeholder image

What sleep-deprived people will look like in 2050 - according to AI

Attending regular weigh-ins with Sarah at Northlands Veterinary Hospital helped keep Buddy's weight loss on track.placeholder image

Super slimmer dog in Northamptonshire enjoys new lease of life after dramatic we...

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)placeholder image

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide could be available to nearly 250,000 people on the NHS.placeholder image

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

Oxford Medical Products announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial placeholder image

Ad Feature Company announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial 

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Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide could be available to nearly 250,000 people on the NHS.placeholder image

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

Matthew Flanagan, 24, lost 17st to help his sister Emma.placeholder image

Watch: Man loses 17st to help save his sister’s life

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)placeholder image

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Leanne Onderka has been awarded gold statusplaceholder image

Gold award for Rushden weight loss expert

A weight loss expert from Rushden has struck gold for the work she does in helping more than 100 people to lose weight at her group every week.

Stephanie Weaver

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)placeholder image

Breaking 1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Wegovy is now available on the NHS placeholder image

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

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Irchester weight loss consultant wins 5 Star award from Slimming World

Emma Debenham-Weir is starting a new Slimming World group in Woodfordplaceholder image

Emma set to share her slimming secrets in new Woodford group

Cadbury's are creating a 'diet chocolate' barplaceholder image

Cadbury announces major chocolate recipe change

Over half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 warns experts placeholder image

Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 according to experts

One third of Britain’s pooches are overweight according to surveyplaceholder image

Portly pooches on the increase as we become a nation of pet-loving feeders

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Calorie counts to feature on menus from today to tackle obesity

Specialist NHS clinics for severely obese children and young people are to be set up in England as part of an intervention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

NHS treatment centres for children with obesity to open in England - here's how ...

Hospitalisations where obesity was a factor is above the national average in Northamptonshireplaceholder image

Obesity hospital admissions in Northants are fourth highest in England

Obesity in the UK affects around one in every four adults (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

Why being overweight could put you at more risk of severe coronavirus symptoms Claire Schofield

The number of people with diabetes in Northamptonshire has jumped by over 1,600 cases in a year.placeholder image

Number of people with diabetes in Northamptonshire reaches record 42,000

Generally brightly coloured and featuring cartoons, should confectionery packaging be redesigned to lessen its appeal? (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

Should sweets and soft drinks be sold in plain packaging to protect kids? Have y...

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Nearly a third of Northamptonshire Year 6 pupils are overweight or obese

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Artificial sweeteners 'contain gender bending chemicals that make people fat'

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Zero-calorie sweeteners 'can still lead to diabetes and obesity'

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Obesity is linked to where you live '“ would regulating fast food outlets change...

Obesity now causes more premature deaths than smoking, suggests new research.placeholder image

Obesity causes more deaths than smoking

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Brits tuck into 100 million takeaways and ready meals every week

Murdock the dog before he lost weight.placeholder image

Overweight Burton Latimer dog sheds 4kg

Dog obesityplaceholder image

Obesity in dogs sparks epidemic of canine arthritis

Modern life to blame for poor health in middle agesplaceholder image

Modern life responsible for '˜worrying' health in middle age

Short walks spread throughout the week can easily help you reach your exercise targetplaceholder image

Best winter walks in Northamptonshire

Amie Craddock from Rushden receiving her awardplaceholder image

Rushden slimming expert wins award for helping members shift the pounds

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