A new medication called setmelanotide has been approved in the US by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for childhood obesity. FDA is an organisation of the department of health and human

The Chance that a person with obesity (high BMI) will develop severe COVID-19 is high regardless of age, sex, ethnicity and the presence of co-morbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and

Semaglutide for weight loss Recent research shows that semaglutide is an effective medication for weight loss. Semaglutide however has not yet been licensed for obesity. Semaglutide can be used for weight loss

Obesity or overweight occurs when there is an imbalance between caloric intake and the energy burnt. The prevalence of childhood obesity has been on the increase in the last decade. In England,

With the increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide and more so in the UK, we need to rethink if the current interventions for weight loss are appropriate. Why is it that despite thousands

Our society, with the western diet that is high in fat, cholesterol, sugar and abundant in processed foods, is an environment that promotes obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, these factors

We know that with increasing weight people can develop a number of medical and psychological problems. People who have a high body mass index, that is who are obese are more prone

As the prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, we are sadly seeing an increase in childhood obesity. More parents are now seeking help for their obese children. The prevalence of obesity-related complications

We are all constantly looking out for newer diets and food supplements to lose weight. There is at least one new diet on the market every week. “Diets” is one of the