BBC News Weight-loss surgery for children 'can change lives' BBC News For children who are morbidly obese, weight-loss surgery is never an easy option. Read more »
Professional Jockeys Association combats ‘risky’ weight loss – BBC News
BBC News Professional Jockeys Association combats 'risky' weight loss BBC News She said there was no "hard evidence" that rapid weight loss methods were dangerous, but said anecdotally she had been told by jockeys that head injuries and concussions were harder to recover from when the rider was dehydrated. Read more »
Weight loss hints ‘tougher for men’ – The Press Association
Weight loss hints 'tougher for men' The Press Association Men are three times more likely than women to struggle in telling their partner they need to lose weight, research has suggested. Almost a third of men (31%) do not want to confront their partner about shedding pounds, compared with 10% of women who ... Read more »
Weight loss plan ‘lacks evidence’ – BBC News
BBC News Weight loss plan 'lacks evidence' BBC News It showed the step-by-step behavioural approach used in hospitals and clinics led to an average weight loss of 2kg or less. The report, by The Cochrane Library, looked at studies involving nearly 4000 people around the world Read more »
Weight-loss op requests at John Radcliffe Hospital triple – BBC News
BBC News Weight-loss op requests at John Radcliffe Hospital triple BBC News A Department of Health Spokesperson said: "People only have surgery after assessment by a doctor, and this includes bariatric surgery. "The doctor will identify the appropriate weight loss treatment for an individual, in line with national guidance on ... Weight loss surgery requests triple Oxford Mail all 3 news articles ? Read more »
Socialising speeds up fat loss – BBC News
BBC News Socialising speeds up fat loss BBC News A socially active lifestyle can dramatically speed up weight loss through the burning of fat in mice, a study shows. Read more »
Gervais talks about weight loss – RTE.ie
Entertainmentwise Gervais talks about weight loss RTE.ie Ricky Gervais has said that his substantial weight loss was inspired by his fear of a premature death. In an interview with The People, the Cemetery Junction comedian spoke about his decision to slim down, reportedly losing 22lb in just one year: "I've .. Read more »
Cassidy happy with healthy weight loss – RTE.ie
The Sun Cassidy happy with healthy weight loss RTE.ie However, Cassidy has since lost two-and-a-half stone and told New magazine that she is happier with her weight loss this time. She said: "I feel great, but it's been a mixed bag. Because I lost so much before, I was worried about becoming obsessed Read more »
Weight loss improves memory, research shows – USA Today
The Guardian Weight loss improves memory, research shows USA Today Scientists know that overweight and obese people are at a greater risk for memory problems and other cognitive disabilities, but the latest study is one of the first to indicate that substantial weight loss improves brain health. ... Weight loss results in improved memory UPI.com Health benefits of weight-loss surgery Ice Gems Obesity op cuts diabetes risk by a half Times of India BBC News - EurekAlert (press release) - The Guardian all 224 news articles ? Read more »
50st man pays for India weight op – BBC News
50st man pays for India weight op BBC News A man weighing 50st (317kg) has told how he went to India and paid for a weight loss operation after failing to qualify for the procedure on the NHS. Zac Smith, 37, of Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, borrowed family savings for treatment to reduce his .. Read more »
