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Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen dramatically, with major public health implications for the future.

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexico bans junk food in schools to combat alarming childhood obesity rates, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

Trump Already Tried to Kill Michelle Obama's Version of MAHA

Trump supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health initiative despite his previous opposition to health reforms, raising questions about genuine commitment to improving American health.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen dramatically, with major public health implications for the future.

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexico bans junk food in schools to combat alarming childhood obesity rates, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

Trump Already Tried to Kill Michelle Obama's Version of MAHA

Trump supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health initiative despite his previous opposition to health reforms, raising questions about genuine commitment to improving American health.
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#junk-food-advertising

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

The new advertising ban allows loopholes whereby unhealthy food brands can evade restrictions by not showing their unhealthy products.

Junk food adverts on TV to be banned before 9pm from next year, government says

The UK government is banning junk food ads before 9pm to combat childhood obesity, starting October 1, 2025.

Keir Starmer ready to face down nanny state' jibes in radical public health drive

The UK government plans significant public health measures to combat childhood obesity and ease NHS pressure, including a ban on junk food ads.

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

The UK government will ban junk food ads on TV before 21:00 starting October 2025 to combat childhood obesity.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

The new advertising ban allows loopholes whereby unhealthy food brands can evade restrictions by not showing their unhealthy products.

Junk food adverts on TV to be banned before 9pm from next year, government says

The UK government is banning junk food ads before 9pm to combat childhood obesity, starting October 1, 2025.

Keir Starmer ready to face down nanny state' jibes in radical public health drive

The UK government plans significant public health measures to combat childhood obesity and ease NHS pressure, including a ban on junk food ads.

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

The UK government will ban junk food ads on TV before 21:00 starting October 2025 to combat childhood obesity.
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#public-health

Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban

The UK government will restrict junk food advertising aimed at children to combat obesity, effective October 2025.

The Tories have ruined our health. This is what Labour must do to repair the damage | Devi Sridhar

Britain's health is declining in many areas such as obesity rates and cancer survival rates.
Three priorities for improving public health in the UK are reducing childhood obesity, investing in physical activity, and improving mental health support.

Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban

The UK government will restrict junk food advertising aimed at children to combat obesity, effective October 2025.

The Tories have ruined our health. This is what Labour must do to repair the damage | Devi Sridhar

Britain's health is declining in many areas such as obesity rates and cancer survival rates.
Three priorities for improving public health in the UK are reducing childhood obesity, investing in physical activity, and improving mental health support.
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#nutrition

Children's Diets Are Now "Over 70%" Ultra-Processed Foods; Dietitian Warns

Ultra-processed foods dominate American diets, leading to mental health declines and potential shorter lifespans for future generations.

Opinion | Overcoming Obesity, With Diet and Physical Education

Diet plays a crucial role in obesity; promoting home cooking and nutritional education is essential.
Physical education must be prioritized in schools to combat childhood obesity effectively.

Jamie Oliver launches campaign to target child obesity at London primary schools

Jamie Oliver launches a food education programme for primary schools in London to combat rising childhood obesity rates.

No screens at meals and insect food: four fresh findings about obesity

Children using screens during mealtimes increase obesity risk.
Insects as a potential solution for nutrition challenges.
Financial incentives can encourage healthier choices.

What dietitians say you should REALLY give your kids to drink

Fruit juice may contribute to childhood obesity due to sugar and 'liquid calories.'
Registered nutritionists suggest limited consumption of fruit juice and awareness of sugar intake in children's diet.

NHS weight management service offered to families of under fours

Early intervention in childhood obesity through specialized services like Splash is crucial.

Children's Diets Are Now "Over 70%" Ultra-Processed Foods; Dietitian Warns

Ultra-processed foods dominate American diets, leading to mental health declines and potential shorter lifespans for future generations.

Opinion | Overcoming Obesity, With Diet and Physical Education

Diet plays a crucial role in obesity; promoting home cooking and nutritional education is essential.
Physical education must be prioritized in schools to combat childhood obesity effectively.

Jamie Oliver launches campaign to target child obesity at London primary schools

Jamie Oliver launches a food education programme for primary schools in London to combat rising childhood obesity rates.

No screens at meals and insect food: four fresh findings about obesity

Children using screens during mealtimes increase obesity risk.
Insects as a potential solution for nutrition challenges.
Financial incentives can encourage healthier choices.

What dietitians say you should REALLY give your kids to drink

Fruit juice may contribute to childhood obesity due to sugar and 'liquid calories.'
Registered nutritionists suggest limited consumption of fruit juice and awareness of sugar intake in children's diet.

NHS weight management service offered to families of under fours

Early intervention in childhood obesity through specialized services like Splash is crucial.
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#novo-nordisk

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.

The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children

Novo Nordisk's Saxenda can significantly reduce children's BMI, showing potential for FDA approval in a market with currently no approved obesity medications for children.

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.

The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children

Novo Nordisk's Saxenda can significantly reduce children's BMI, showing potential for FDA approval in a market with currently no approved obesity medications for children.
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Maybe BMI Report Cards Weren't the Best Idea

School weigh-ins may cause distress and trigger eating disorders in students.

Young children with persistent severe obesity could have half average life expectancy, study finds

Childhood severe obesity may halve life expectancy without weight loss in adulthood.

Unethical' junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims

Food companies use colorful packaging and cartoon characters to entice children into selecting unhealthy snacks, contributing to obesity issues.
#bmi

Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy.

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Waist Circumference-to-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Children
Importance of Accurate Obesity Measurement in Childhood

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Children with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.
High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

Breastfeeding lowers risk of childhood obesity - no matter the mother's weight: study

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity regardless of the mother's BMI.
Each additional month of breastfeeding is associated with lower child BMI scores, especially for mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy.

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Waist Circumference-to-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Children
Importance of Accurate Obesity Measurement in Childhood

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Children with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.
High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.
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Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says

Tens of thousands of children in England became overweight or obese during the pandemic.
Measures are needed to tackle childhood obesity, especially for children under five.

Starmer rejects criticism of supervised tooth-brushing

Tooth extraction is the most common reason for children aged six to ten to be in hospitals.
Labour leader Keir Starmer defends plans for supervised tooth-brushing sessions in schools.

Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

Childhood obesity rates have increased again in the US, including among children in a government food program.
Severe obesity in young children is becoming more common and has long-term health implications.

Health experts say obese children should receive at least 26 hours of intensive counseling every year

New guidance recommends doctors to intervene in childhood obesity cases
Low-income communities are disproportionately affected by childhood obesity

Backlash over plans to build McDonald's metres from top state boys school

The proximity of a McDonald's drive-thru near a high school raises concerns about childhood obesity and wellbeing.
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One in five children is overweight

Obesity among children and adolescents is a significant global health issue with increasing prevalence and diverse risk factors.
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