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In Mexico, the world’s reportedly heaviest man is finally set to undergo surgery.

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Technology trialled in fight against ticking timebomb of obesity

Sensor technology is at the heart of a project designed to prevent obesity and other eating disorders, before it is too late.

10/08/2016

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Takeaway: the obesity time bomb

Worldwide, some 2 billion people are classed as overweight or obese.

22/07/2016

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Obesity and overweight 'on the rise in nearly every country'

Here are four takeaways to digest from the Global Nutrition Report, which acts as a report card on the world’s progress in tackling problems in this area.

16/06/2016

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Fit for football: kicking unhealthy lifestyles into touch

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. That is why a European Union research project aims to promote sport

10/06/2016

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Planning against obesity in Italy

Six months ago Stefano De Santis sought help – he was overweight, had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The 41-year-old told Euronews how

11/05/2016

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Takeaway: Red card for dangerous lifestyle

05/02/2016

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Takeaway: venoms that heal

This cobra can kill you… but its venom could also cure your diabetes… or your allergy. Thousands of toxins from 200 venimous species have been newly

18/01/2016

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How I learned to stop worrying about snakes and love the venom

Extremely venomous animals like snakes have long been feared and exterminated. What you are about to see in this report is that the same venom that

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United Kingdom

Supermarket bans sugary drinks "to help cut childhood obesity"

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EU ruling opens door for obesity sufferers to claim disabled status at work

In a landmark decision Europe’s top court has ruled that obese people can be considered as disabled. The ruling has implications for employers, who

19/12/2014

United Kingdom

Britain may need sugar tax to rein in soaring obesity - claim

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