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We need to take action in fighting obesity for our kids’ sake, says expert as...

OBESITY in Ireland has reached epidemic proportions.A new report by the World Health Organisation released last week found we rank ninth in Europe for obesity in adults — out of 53 countries.Susie...

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Game-changing drug can help tubby Brits shed up to 52lbs, experts say

A GAME-changing drug helps tubby adults shed up to 52lbs, according to a major study.The highest-dose of the weekly injection, known as tirzepatide, saw obese adults drop more than a fifth of their...

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Irish parents will be first generation to bury their children if we don’t...

TOUGH legislation is urgently needed to confront junk food marketing to children – as poor eating habits are putting thousands of kids’ lives at risk.The Irish Heart Foundation is calling for the...

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‘Britain’s fattest man’ who weighed 55 stone dies aged 37

A MAN thought to be Britain’s fattest who once weighed 55 stone has died at the age of 37.Matthew Crawford hit the headlines when he cost the NHS hundreds of thousands by blocking four hospital beds...

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Inside Britain’s fattest man’s desperate race to lose weight days before...

A FOOTIE fan who ordered takeaway pizzas from his hospital bed was in a desperate race to lose weight in the days before he ballooned to 60 stone and died.Tragic Matthew Crawford – dubbed Britain’s...

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I’m a PT – letting your child become obese is basically a form of abuse

A LEADING celebrity personal trainer has said letting a child become obese is a form of abuse.Nick Mitchell, the founder of global gym business Ultimate Performance, said it was no different to letting...

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From switching salty snacks to a smart choc swap – these simple food tricks...

AS obesity rates rise, scientists report that one in four children are now on a diet.But dropping excess pounds doesn’t have to be super tricky – just use some easy swaps.GettyFrom switching salty...

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I’m a dietician – here’s the 4 worst breakfast mistakes for your blood sugar...

A DIETICIAN has revealed the four worst breakfast habits for blood sugar levels.Those with diabetes should especially be mindful of keeping their blood sugars in control.Don’t skip breakfast, a...

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How a simple tweak to your daily routine could cut your risk of killer illness

MAKING a simple tweak to your daily routine could cut your risk of a killer illness.By just doing an activity such as walking can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a study has revealed.AlamyWalking...

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Common food you must banish from your diet to prevent diabetes – as cases...

IT’S fair to say a few of us put on a few pounds over lockdown. While trapped at home with not much else to do, many people turned to the fridge for comfort – and even for entertainment. GettyBut our...

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Inside ‘tortured’ life of UK’s fattest man – from scoffing four bags of...

SUFFOCATING under his massive 47st frame, Britain’s fattest man is lucky he dialled 999 when he did.Jason Holton, 32, may otherwise not have survived a series of mini-strokes and suspected blood clot...

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New diabetes drug shown to reduce weight by FOUR stone in obese patients as...

A NEW diabetes drug has been shown to reduce weight by four stone in patients with obesity, according to a recent study.Obesity affects more than a million people in Ireland and is one of the major...

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Dr Hilary issues major warning to parents over popular drink that kids love

DR HILARY Jones has warned parents to be vigilant when it comes to what their children consume.The resident Good Morning Britain doctor this morning said children are skipping breakfast and are instead...

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Obesity is now becoming a ‘pandemic’ in the UK, reveals expert

OBESITY is now such a problem in the UK that one leading expert describes it as a pandemic, with patients getting bigger and presenting younger.One in four adults and a fifth of children aged ten to 11...

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What your body fat is telling you about your risk of silent killers

EXCESS body fat is bad news for our health. But a new study suggests it’s the location of your fat, rather than the amount of it, that you should be paying attention to.Subcutaneous fat is the “safer”...

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Jeremy Vine fans divided as child obesity debate turns vicious – raging ‘it’s...

JEREMY Vine fans were left divided as today’s debate on obesity turned vicious – with some fans raging.The Channel 5 current affairs programme covered the contentious issue today.Channel 5Channel 5It...

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I was world’s fattest girl who weighed 420lbs aged eight after gorging 10,000...

AN obese child who was once dubbed the “world’s fattest girl” is now unrecognisable.   At one stage, Jessica Gaude tipped the scales at 420lbs and was so overweight her legs couldn’t support her and...

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Belfast man shocked at morbidly obese tipping point reveals incredible body...

A CHARITY boss has told how he was inspired to lose weight in lockdown – after he realised he was on the cusp of being ‘morbidly obese’.Andrew Irvine, 55, was 17.5 stone at his heaviest after indulging...

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18 expert hacks to help you lose a STONE in just one month

YOU’VE probably already seen streams of social media posts from friends and family members proclaiming ‘New Year New Me’.Maybe it’s learning a new language or even taking up a new hobbie, but for some...

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Bullies have called me fat my whole life, it used to hurt me but now I beat...

A PLUS sized model has told how she used ‘fat’ insults that she faced throughout her life to fuel her catwalk career.Jennifer Querns, 33, entered the Miss Voluptuous Scotland pageant in 2020 in...

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