An investigation into China's controversial military-style 'fat prisons', where intense workouts and strict regimes promise rapid weight loss but raise serious safety concerns. Discover the stories behind the trend.
Could AI companions combat loneliness and aid therapy? New research suggests potential, but experts warn of risks from unregulated, for-profit platforms. Discover the nuanced debate.
US regulators approve first daily oral weight-loss drug, Wegovy pill, expanding treatment options. Novo Nordisk gains edge in obesity market race. Read the full story.
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Mounjaro is now India's top-selling drug, overtaking antibiotics. Doctors warn an unregulated boom in weight loss jabs poses serious risks to patients amid a diabetes and obesity epidemic.
A former adult content creator on OnlyFans pivoted to mindful content, quadrupling her earnings to £22k/month while helping lonely men overcome porn addiction. Discover her unique approach.
Proposed federal budget cuts to law enforcement and Medicaid could devastate Alaska's efforts to combat rising overdose fatalities, warn public health and police chiefs.
Health officials warn London faces a severe flu surge, with hospitalisations potentially tripling. Low vaccination rates leave the capital vulnerable. Book your free NHS flu jab now.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash after controversial comments linking childhood vaccines to an 'autism epidemic'. Critics condemn his remarks as harmful misinformation. Read the full story.
Families across five continents reveal their daily struggle against ultra-processed foods targeting children. New Lancet study warns of long-term health harms as obesity rates soar. Read their stories.
With up to 65% of British dogs overweight, a new trial tests 'Ozempic' style jabs for cats and dogs. Could this revolutionise pet health or dampen their joy?
The World Health Organization has issued its first conditional recommendation for weight loss injections to treat obesity, a condition affecting over a billion people globally. Read the latest on access and NHS rollout.
The WHO urges global access to GLP-1 therapies like Mounjaro, calling them a breakthrough in treating obesity, a disease affecting 2 billion by 2030.
Jonathan Blake, one of the UK's first HIV diagnoses in 1982, shares his story of survival, stigma, and hope on World AIDS Day 2025. He warns of rising infection rates.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.
The UK government announces milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the sugar tax as part of strengthened measures to tackle childhood obesity. Learn how this affects your favourite drinks.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the soft drinks levy will expand to include milkshakes and milk substitutes to tackle childhood obesity. Read the latest.
New research reveals discontinuing the weight-loss jab Mounjaro leads to significant weight regain and a reversal of cardiometabolic benefits. Learn why long-term treatment may be crucial.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
Investigation reveals Nestlé adds up to 7.5g sugar per serving to baby cereals in Africa while European products remain sugar-free. Campaigners accuse company of health risks.
John Beam, athletics director featured in Netflix's Last Chance U, fights for life after Oakland campus shooting. Second school shooting in two days rocks California community.
A new study reveals high blood pressure in children has nearly doubled since 2000, now affecting 6.2% of under-19s. Experts call for urgent government action on childhood obesity.
Global study reveals childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled since 2000, with obesity identified as primary driver. Experts warn of lifelong health consequences.
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
Great British Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith reveals her dramatic change of heart about weight loss injections, warning they're not the miracle solution many believe.
New research reveals how declining public health is creating a ticking time bomb for UK businesses, with rising obesity and inactivity levels threatening productivity and economic growth.
Discover how a North London pub is transforming into a community hub with dedicated 'chat tables' to help combat social isolation among drinkers.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has entered a bidding war with Pfizer for obesity-focused biotech firm Metsera, potentially disrupting the US company's planned acquisition in a major power play for obesity treatment dominance.
An exclusive investigation reveals how entire villages in India have abandoned traditional farming for sophisticated online scamming operations, creating a multi-million pound criminal industry targeting victims worldwide.