World Which country has the highest average BMI in Europe? From 1985 to 2017, BMI rose by an average of 2kg/m2 in women and 2.2kg/m2 in men globally, which is equivalent to each person becoming 5-6kg heavier — how did Europe fair? 09/05/2019
World Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: new report In the ranking of the highest mean BMIs of countries in Europe, Turkey came top and Switzerland saw the lowest score 08/05/2019
world news Obesity report highlights risk for 'slightly' overweight people Research based on data from nearly three million adults suggests that even being slightly overweight doubles the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. 29/04/2019
Inspire Middle East Egypt moves fashion forward for plus sized women Young designers are challenging style norms in Egypt by promoting body positive clothing and catering to plus-size women. 01/02/2019
United Kingdom UK children exceed sugar limit for 18-year-olds by age ten: report Children in the UK are reaching the recommended sugar limit for an 18-year-old by the age of ten, according to Public Health England. 03/01/2019
United Kingdom Severe obesity in children '4 times higher' in poor areas - report That is according to a nationwide study of over a million four to 11-year-old pupils in state schools across the country. 11/10/2018
world news UN: Global hunger is rising, returning to levels seen a decade ago The number of hungry people in the world grew in 2017 for the third year in a row, a UN report has warned 12/09/2018
world news Southern European children ditch the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean Diet has been held up as one of the healthiest ways to eat. But it appears the message isn’t getting through to the next generation in the countries that made it famous. 24/05/2018
world news European GPs are not given enough training to support overweight patients: study In time for European Obesity Day, a study revealed that doctors don't feel they have enough training to give proper advice to overweight patients. 17/05/2018
world news Which European nations are most glued to their screens? Screens are ubiquitous: computers, tablets, TVs, mobile phones. But how much time do Europeans spend gazing at them outside work? 07/05/2018
United Kingdom King Sugar's walls tumble as UK gets tough on soft drinks Taxes introduced in bid to stop obesity epidemic and improve the health of nations' children. 06/04/2018
Spain Spanish town goes on diet to lose 100,000 kilos A community in northwestern Spain has launched a pioneering get-fit campaign involving everyone from children to the elderly. 19/02/2018
Mexico World's 'heaviest man' has surgery to halve his weight The 33-year-old has weighed as much as 595 kilos 23/11/2017
world news Huge rise in child and teen obesity, says WHO The global health body reports a tenfold increase in 40 years, especially in low and middle income countries. 11/10/2017
world news Ditch the Diet: It's 'Eat What You Want' Day! If you love your grub, today is the day for you – and you don’t need to have a guilty conscience about it. 11/05/2017
Mexico World's heaviest man to undergo surgery In Mexico, the world’s reportedly heaviest man is finally set to undergo surgery. 06/05/2017
India Weighing half a tonne, Eman's operation could be her last hope Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty is 36. 11/02/2017
world news Which is the most obese country in the EU? Eurostat has today published figures on the level of obesity in the European Union. 20/10/2016
futuris 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
world news 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
futuris 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
smart care 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
hi-tech Change 4 Life promotes being 'Sugar Smart' A free smartphone app has been launched in England to help parents reduce the amount of sugar their children eat. Called ‘Sugar Smart’ it shows the 20/01/2016
futuris 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 18/01/2016
world news 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
