WeightWorld - Breaking Health and Diet News

Is bacteria to blame for obesity?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Taste buds influence obesity

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Some people are more sensitive to the 'taste of fat', reducing their risk of becoming obese, according to new scientific findings.

T.E.N.S technology shown to boost blood circulation in diabetes sufferers

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Diabetes is common in obese people and with 12 million people set to be obese by mid 2010, the problem will surely escalate.

A Mediterranean diet can unblock your heart

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Mediterranean, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets can help to unclog your arteries if they have become blocked with harmful fat. The finding comes after Israeli researchers studied overweight volunteers and found that there was an average 5% reduction in fat on the arterial wall.

Pilates holidays - bending over backwards to lose that weight

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Pilates has been proven to help with weight loss and has even been introduced in school curriculums. Now, Pilates instructor and expert, Daniella Ehrlich has thought up a novel way for both children and adults to enjoy Pilates in the sun!

Takeaways banned near schools

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Fast food restaurants are being banned from opening near schools in some areas, in an attempt by councils to step up anti-childhood obesity efforts.

Kelly Osbourne wept with joy after losing weight

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Kelly Osbourne was left "in tears" after receiving flattering feedback about her weight loss. The star has slimmed to a size six, and said she feels amazing.

Scotland to introduce fast food limitations to curb obesity levels

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

With the media really going to town with regards to soaring obesity rates in both adults and children, Scotland is set to introduce a number of measures, to try and tackle the problem at one of the major sources, junk food culture.

Obesity deaths surged in the noughties

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Death certificates show that obesity was an increasing cause of death in the previous decade, researchers from Oxford University say.

Exclusive - Claire Young gives her take on the current obesity crisis

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As seen on reality TV show 'The Apprentice', we speak with Claire young regarding her take on the current obesity crisis and how she keeps in shape.

Eight out of ten men overweight by 2020, says report

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Eight out of ten British men will be overweight or obese by 2020 if lifestyles do not change, according to a new report.

East Midlands - home to the most obese population in the UK

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

According to official research, the East Midlands are home to more obese people than anywhere else in the UK with Scotland coming in at a close 2nd.

Fruit flies could help us understand obesity

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The tounges of minute fruit flies could hold important information about why humans become obese according to a new study.

Onset of obesity can begin as early as 3 months in children

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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America puts wartime food policy at the heart of obesity battle

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

As experts in Britain contemplate a return to wartime rationing, Michelle Obama is planning on putting an old programme from the Second World War at the heart of America's anti-childhood obesity fight.

TV junk food ads linked with child obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

College student launches online calorie counter

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Childhood obesity can delay puberty in boys

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Obese boys may be twice as likely to go through puberty late, according to new evidence.

Male breast reduction increases with obesity pandemic

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Plastic surgeons have reported an 80% increase in male breast reductions.

Air France decline to comment on obese flyer situation

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

We contacted the Chief Executive for Air France concerning its double charging possibley for obese flyers. He refused to comment and as such, the situation is still ambigious.

World's largest man loses 20st but still holds title

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

98% of obese parents are unconcerned about their child's weight

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

98% of obese parents are unconcerned about the weight of their own children. These worryign figures stem from a fresh study, conducted in the US.

Obesity drugs market set for upswing

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Industry experts have predicted a large upswing for the obesity drugs market. This is thought to be down to the increasing obesity levels, worldwide.

Air France offers free second seat for obese flyers

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Obese passengers to foot the bill for extra ticket

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A global airline has caused uproar after announcing it will be charing obese patients for an extra ticket.

FDA warns of counterfeit Alli capusles

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The FDA has given consumers the heads up over a number of of counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drug, Alli.

Reduce your intake of saturated fats or suffer a heart condition

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Experts are now claiming that 90% of our children are consuming too much saturated fats. This is extremely worrying given that if we consume too much throughout our lifetime, we run the serious risk of suffering from heart disease in later life.

Two of the biggest superfoods for 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Superfoods are known to helo with energy levels and to deliver important nutrients. However, we now make you are of 2 of the bets to be launched in 2010.

University students risk obesity with poor diets

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A student based study has found that male students are more inclined to gorge on junk food the moment they move away from home, irrespective of the risks they place over their health.

World World War II rationing in the war on obesity

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

With modern society suffering in the grip of a global obesity crisis, health campaigners are calling for us to bring back world war 2 style rationing

Obese man dies after refusing to be X-rayed at the Zoo

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

To gym, or not to gym?

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

its January so bring forth the new year guilt. We may have gained a few pounds and many of us will want to join a gym. Did you know though, that 70% will stop going by February?

70% of people will be detoxing this month

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Detoxification vital for our health, not a scam

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Health experts question UK health schemes as Taiwan launches junk food tax

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With the obesity crisis worsening in Taiwan, government officials are pushing for a junk food tax that will discourage people from over indulging.

A quarter of Taiwanese children are obese (rivalling that of the United States)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Menopausal women face higher cholesterol levels

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A study in the US has found a definite link between the menopause and a rise in Obesity levels. Although the link has been for some years, they have only just been able to prove it conclusively.

Dawn French under scrutiny for her 'fat jokes'

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Shed the weight, lose the sleep disorder

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Is the credit crunch contributing to the problem of obesity?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The credit crunch has affected us in a number of ways. However, experts in the US are now attributing with the rise in obesity levels.

Malaysia reduces sugar subsidy in bid to reduce over indulgence

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Malaysia is currently putting a stop to its sugar subsidies in a bid to curb over indulgence.

Obesity adds weight to need for action against climate change

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Climate change has now been associated with obesity. Effectively, experts now believe that if we do more to curb our carbon emissions, we will also reduce the number of obese people worldwide.

Are long lunches adding to obesity problem in Italy?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Italy is well known for its long lunches and good food. However, Ministers are beginning to question whether their laid back attitude toward meal times is adding to the growing problem of obesity.

UK emulates France in bid to fight child Obesity

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Child obesity levels are soaring and the UK needs to react fast. Luckily, remote areas of the UK have begun to emulate the efforts of the French government in a scheme that has already reduced obesity by 25% in Europe.

Food myths busted in time for New Year

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With New Year preceding festive indulgence, resolutions are a must. We rarely stick to them. Perhaps we would though if we knew the truth about the so called 'healthier' options that we are putting into our bodies? Our experts have 3 common myths.

Parents and schools need better education to help obese children

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

More and more children are being diagnosed as obese annually. The fact of the matter is, this number is set to rise if parents and schools are not given guidance on how to help obese children. We conducted our own study involving 100 obese children, to find out a. How often children were encouraged to partake in physical exercise, b.whether they understood the condition and c. whether they understood that they were overweight.

Samanda - Health after Big Brother

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

We caught up with the gorgeous twins from Big Brother 8; Sam & Amanda. We had a chat over coffee and they told us exactly how they stay in such good shape. We also found out how they kept the pounds off whilst in the Big Brother house.

Obesity linked to terminal cancers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The link between weight conditions and cancers is not a fresh finding, but now scientists have able to determine that 49% of particular cancers are the result of excess fat levels in the body.

Exclusive interview with Charlotte Mears - 'My love for fruit juicers'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fat chance that this man committed murder

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

a 300lb man accused of first degree murder is pleading his innocence on the grounds he is simply 'too fat' to have carried out the commando style killing that involved 21 flight sof stairs and a 21 hour dive.

Type 1 diabetes linked with obesity

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Experts in the US have identified a link between type 1 diabetes and obesity. It would appear that ethnicity is a factor as 20% of black children aged 3-19 were diagnosed as obese. All of these were also suffering with type 1 diabetes.

Obesity � A weight on America�s resources

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Obesity is becoming an increasing concern. In the US alone, one third of the population is obese. The question is, just how much of America's resources is the pandemic using?

World's fattest man is from the UK

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Obesity rates are rising on a global scale. Until now, the common idea was that the US was the most obese nation. However, a man form the UK has now been classified as the World's fastest man.

Do you kid yourself about your obesity?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Many of us try to sweep our weight issues under the carpet, giving any number of excuses and reasons for it. We are often reluctant to admit there is a problem, subscribing to a number of common misconceptions to make ourselves feel better. This article explores just why we are wrong to kid ourselves.

Mince pies Vs exercise

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With Christmas just around the corner, some of us may already be planning to jump off the wagon a little, in terms of our diets and our exercise regimes. WeightWorld conducted its own study to see whether people favoured mince pies over exercise. The results were staggering to say the least!

Teen girls starving themselves for fashion

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A recent study conducted in Exeter has found that a whopping 40% of teen girls skip lunch and dinner in a bid to stay as thin as their female idols. As a direct result of this worrying trend, more and more girls are being diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia.

Greater support needed for obese children

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A recent study has revealed that obese children feel that portion sizes are contributory factors to their conditions. They also communicated that they did not get enough support. As a result we are left wondering just how we can help our children and what changes we need to make before they can help themselves.

Britney owes weight success to Acai weight loss pills

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Britney is looking amazing! She has been the centre of speculation concerning possible surgery. However, after an interview with Jay Lenno it has been rumoured that she owes her gorgeous body to the progressive acai weight loss system.

Obesity linked with fatal sleep disorders

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

With diseases like diabetes and heart conditions already being associated with obesity and weight conditions, new findings may now provide conclusive evidence that people who are obese, suffer with sleep deprivation.

Cash reward for weight loss in the UK

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

NHS experts have launched a fresh initiative to combat the increasing number of obese people in the UK. The cash reward scheme, launched in conjunction with company; 'Weight Wins', could see people earning up to £1,000 for their efforts.

Gaining weight at middle age increases chances of death

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Research conducted in the US has found that people who gain weight at middle age are more likely to die earlier. With every 1kg increase, they reduce their chances of living a longer life by 5%.

X Factor contestant labelled fat

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

True to form, the latest series of the X Factor has brought with it, a degree of controversy as one female contestant has been branded ;fat' by staff, behind the scenes on the web development team. Outraged fans and headlines WILL ensue.

Looking on the bright side can leave you fat

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Be it the creit crunch or the weather, we all have alot to moan about. However, looking on the dark side of life may actually help us to lose weight according to experts.

What I really, really, really want is a good meal

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The increasingly thin; Victoria Beckham has been portrayed in a new online game whereby players can obtain points by throwing food at her for her to eat. The game has been launched amidst a fierce and well documented size zero debate.

Britain in denial over obesity problem

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Research conducted in the UK has uncovered some shocking facts regarding the way in which we view obesity as a nation. Out of 2,000 people, just 7% admitted to being obese, despite the fact that 27% of them were seriously overweight. Experts fear that this may be conclusive proof that Britain is in denial over the health issues that are associated with obesity.

Staff at London Fashion Week walk out after row over plus size models

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The question of whether size zero women are beautiful, is one that has up for debate for some years. However, one fashion designer has risked the harmony of his creative team by usuing size 12-14 models.

Number of men seeking breast reduction increases one thousand percent

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The number of men who seek breast reduction has risen from 22 in 2003 to 323 in 2009. This is a rise of 1,000%. The question on the lips of health experts, is how much of this percentage is the result of the rise in the number of obese men.

Binge eating - it�s all in the mind

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Research from Texas has found that the inclination to over eat and over indulge is often caused by our own brain. Messages are often sent around the body, triggered by particular foods. As a result, appetite suppressants are blocked and we gain weight due to excessive snacking.

Britain thinks that models are too skinny

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

With London Fashion Week just around the corner, the debate over whether models are bad examples for young women is heating up, with commentators believing that more and more young women are left vulnerable to the influence of stick thin fashion figures.

Pizza company to pay for surgery for obese employee

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A court ruling has ordered a pizza company to pay for the obesity treatment of Adam Childers, an obese patient who blames his weight gain on a work related accident. He needs to reduce his weight in order to have an operation on the injury.

Female dieter dies of heart attack

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A bride to be from Leeds has died of a heart attack after undergoing a crash eating regime called LighterLife. she is the second woman to die after losing weight the strict diet.

Government plans for 'fat kid' camp

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A government scheme to send children to specially designed 'fat camps' has been met with opposition from parental groups and health experts alike, who subscribe to the opinion that a 'class weigh in� can leave children vulnerable to bullying.

The number of children taking obesity drugs is on the rise

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Research shows that the number of children who are taking medication for obesity has risen 15 fold over the past ten years, despite the fact it is illegal to prescribe many of them to children. Experts also fear that the courses of treatment are often finished before they actually begin to work.

Male obese population at greater risk from prostate cancer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Experts at the University of Hawaii have identified a strong link between obesity and prostate cancer. They also found that the trends were down to ethnicity to a degree as white males were found to at greater risk if diagnosed as obese during early adulthood.

Regular exercise can cut risk of breast cancer by 40%

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A recent clinical study has found that the risk of breast cancer can be reduced by as much 40%, with regular exercice, balanced diets and a lower alcohol consumption. Experts have backed the argument claiming the findings to be a positive sign, given that the current number of recorded cases is 45,000 a year.

PETA claims that meaty diets lead to heart disease

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Animal acitivist group,PETA are on the offensive again with a fresh ad campaign depicting an obese woman in a bikini, and the title 'Lose the blubber, go vegetarian. They claim that meat eaters are more likely to develop weight conditions and suffer with heart disease.

Overweight passengers must buy two plane tickets

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

An easyJet passenger is taking legal action against the budget airline after she was told she was too overweight to travel. After being publicly humiliated during an incident where she was weighed infront of fellow passengers, Anna Delluci was told she would need to buy two tickets.

Weight loss proves bittersweet as nurse finds cancer lump

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A nurse from Wales lost four stone, dropping from a size 18-20 to a 10-12 in under 4 months. Despite being happy with her new, slimmer body, Rachel Drag (mother of 2) found a cancerous lump which doctors claim would have gone undetected if she hadn't lost the weight. Experts also feel the tumour would have proved fatal if left untreated.

The single life is a slimmer life

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

With the tabloids covering a wide range of celebrity weight loss and weight gain, recent reports have emerged that appear to add weight to the theory that becoming single can often prove to be that push in the right direction when it comes to losing weight and celebs are proving to be a prime examples

You can have your cake-you just can't eat it

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Research in Holland has shown that images of tasty snacks will often prompt us to make the unconcious decision to opt for a healthy alternative. Essentially, adverts that use pictures of mouth watering snacks will have the opposite effect to what is intended.

Are new gastric bands a weight off our shoulders?

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A stock broker from Sussex is now the first British patient to be fitted with a gastric band with the use of advanced keyhole surgery. He has claimed that previous attempts to lose weight through traditional means had failed. However, it leaves us questioning whether this is yet another example of a culture that views surgery as an easy alternative to healthy living

Obese women weigh down NHS resources

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The number of patients in need of complicated surgery for obesity has risen by a staggering 52% in the past 12 months. This percentage includes a greater number of women. The questions is, are women really at greater risk.

Britain is too unfit to have sex

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Television, the internet, convenience food and a lack of motivation to exercise regularly are leaving us without the energy to romp with our partners at the end of the day. A recent poll found that a substantial number of couples go without sex because they are always too tired.

Man in jail hides 9-millimeter gun under his flab

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

An obese inmate in a Texan jail was found to have successfully concealed a 9-millimeter pistol under his rolls of fat. Cops failed to jump the gun during searches and didn�t uncover the deadly weapon despite conducting 5 �thorough� searches of the chubby crook.

Size 26 mother pregnant with a 7th child

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

A morbidly obese mother has been told her children will be placed into care if she does not stop them from pigging out on junk food. The warning also coincides with her announcement that she is now pregnant with a 7th child.

Teens with obese friends are more likely to gain weight

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

With the level of obesity amongst teens on a steady rise, new findings in the US have highlighted a worrying new trend. Teens have been reported to be far more likely to gain weight if they are friends with other teens who are already obese.

Use your iPhone to measure your alcohol consumption

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Apple has launched some 65,000 applications that are geared toward fitness and health. One of their latest apps is proving a real hit with iPhone users as it allows them to not only measure how many units of alcohol they have drunk, but they are also able to see just how long it would take burn the calories.

Food retailers guilty of using misleading food labels AGAIN

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Pharmacies found to be negligent � Alli sold to underweight patients

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Swine flu and obesity go hand in hand

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Boy weighs 23 Stone at 9 years old

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Grapefruit juice proven to help us lose weight

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Robots help us to lose weight

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Toxins make us fat and supermarkets are not helping