Obesity

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

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

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

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)

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

Leanne Onderka has been awarded gold status

Gold award for Rushden weight loss expert

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

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

Amie with her 5 Star award (left)

Irchester weight loss consultant wins 5 Star award from Slimming World

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

Emma set to share her slimming secrets in new Woodford group

Cadbury's are creating a 'diet chocolate' bar

Cadbury announces major chocolate recipe change

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

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

One third of Britain’s pooches are overweight according to survey

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

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)

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 Northamptonshire

Obesity hospital admissions in Northants are fourth highest in England

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

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

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

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

Increase of more than 1,600 cases compared to last year's count

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Obesity causes more deaths than smoking

Brits tuck into 100 million takeaways and ready meals every week

Murdock the dog before he lost weight.

Overweight Burton Latimer dog sheds 4kg

Dog obesity

Obesity in dogs sparks epidemic of canine arthritis

Modern life to blame for poor health in middle ages

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

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

Best winter walks in Northamptonshire

The NHS has compiled advice for walkers who want shed a few Christmas pounds or just enjoy Northamptonshire's frost-dusted scenery

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Amie Craddock from Rushden receiving her award

Rushden slimming expert wins award for helping members shift the pounds