In the midst of an obesity epidemic,adding protein to UPFs has been sold as the pathway to a lean and toned physique – and food companies are cashing in.
Surgeons are removing up to 10 kilograms of excess skin from patients who have lost major amounts of weight,amid a booming interest in body-contouring operations.
A group of international and Australian experts say current approaches are too reliant on BMI.
Two people whispering in Trump’s ear have opposing views on how to fix one of his biggest challenges:the country’s obesity problem.
Development plans for a fifth Macca’s in one suburb are being fought by locals,as a new report reveals Perth is the ‘least healthy’ of all capital cities in the country.
Oprah Winfrey’s abrupt break with WeightWatchers this year pointed to the company’s struggles amid a new generation of weight-loss drugs. Now its Australian arm is taking a hit.
I worry we are becoming so fearful of fat shaming that we won’t confront the full weight of this epidemic.
Carb cutting has become a global trend,endorsed by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian,and credited with quick weight loss and blood sugar management. But a new Victorian study raises concerns about type 2 diabetes.
Health professionals are often getting it wrong when it comes to our children’s weight,providing damaging advice,says obesity expert Dr Nick Fuller.
The only part of Victoria where maternal obesity has not risen is a tiny spot in Melbourne’s inner-east,which experts say shows the significance of wealth and access to services.