Insurers weigh cost of obesity epidemic
Swiss Re warns that insurers may have to increase premiums as waistlines expand.
Scales of justice
David Teather looks at a US bill aimed at stopping overweight people suing fast food restaurants and food manufacturers.
Advertiser pedals anti-obesity line
Jean-François Decaux, the head of outdoor advertising company JC Decaux, has challenged the government to show it is serious about fighting obesity. By Claire Cozens.
Plutonium from Sellafield in all children’s teeth
Government admits plant is the source of contamination but says risk is 'minute'.