Healthcare in the balance
A health watchdog recently said 'self-inflicted' medical conditions such as smoking or obesity could have an impact on the type of treatment given. What do our experts think?
NHS cash crisis bars knee and hip replacements for obese
· Suffolk curb is first evidence of rationing · Even patients in pain will be refused surgery
Olympic ideals flouted
Nick Cohen: The problem of obese children is conveniently ignored when it comes to sponsorship of the 2012 Games.
Hormone raises hope of victory in war on obesity
· Rats' intake of food cut by half in research tests · Questions still remain, warns specialist
Why turning up to work could make you healthy
Government to fight obesity by turning offices into a training ground for fitness.