Obesity

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 28 July

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Almost half of Brits report piling on pounds since March

Overweight Covid-19 patients disproportionately likely to be admitted to intensive care

Dame Sally Davies says snacking culture contributes to obesity

Study finds that taxing sugary snacks not drinks would cut obesity more effectively

Cancer Research UK accused of ‘fat shaming’ in its new campaign

A round up of the headlines from UK newspapers on 29 April

New research suggests eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods may increase risk of early death

Major US study reveals that younger generations are at higher risk

Genetics research suggests ‘dice are loaded’ against the obese from birth

Landmark study finds eating high-fibre diet cuts risk of chronic diseases and early death

5,000 patients put on ultra low calorie liquid diet which may ‘cure’ the disease

The Week looks at the research into prescription and over-the-counter weight-loss drugs

New research suggests that babies and children exposed to toxic air gain weight faster

New study shows UK has third-highest level of obesity among European nations

New study suggests just one sleepless night can make your body store extra fat

Fast-food children’s menu gets the green light from UK advertising watchdog

First new official feeding guidance in 24 years raise ‘concern’ about link to childhood obesity

Are synthetic sugar substitutes in our food and drinks safe? The Week looks at the research

Tony the Tiger and the Dairylea cow could be banished from shelves under new proposals

One in 25 students in England and Wales dangerously overweight

New report says obesity set to overtake smoking as leading global cause of the disease

Retailer vows to review pricing system after online backlash

Sadiq Khan’s proposal to tackle child obesity in the capital gets the thumbs-up from former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg

New study shows nine of the most overweight neighbourhoods are in London

GPs struggling to cope with number of patients suffering multiple health problems fuelled by unhealthy lifestyles

Public Health England calls on food industry to cut portion sizes in bid to tackle obesity crisis