Caesarean babies are more likely to become overweight as adults
Babies born by caesarean section are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, according to a new analysis.
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Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.
2 million may be entitled to weight loss surgery
Over two million people in England are eligible for surgery to treat obesity, according to new research.
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Treating risk factors could cut obesity-related risk of heart disease and stroke
Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke associated with being overweight or obese.
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Gastric bypass surgery changes the brain's response to food
Gastric bypass surgery changes how the brain responds to food, reducing not only hunger but also the drive to eat for pleasure, a study has found.
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Obese black Americans half as likely as whites to have bariatric surgery
White Americans who are obese are twice as likely as black Americans to have surgery to tackle the problem, a study has found.
Four-fold rise in children treated for obesity-related conditions
The number of children admitted to hospital for problems related to obesity in England and Wales quadrupled between 2000 and 2009, a study has found.
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Walking or cycling to work linked to health benefits in India
People in India who walk or cycle to work are less likely to be overweight or obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure, a study has found.
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'Diseases of affluence' spreading to poorer countries
High blood pressure and obesity are no longer confined to wealthy countries, a new study has found.
Prestigious ERC Synergy grant for intelligent implant to tackle obesity
A project to create an implant that will reduce appetite in obese patients has received a new Synergy grant from the European Research Council.
