The fat controller

Can this man solve the obesity epidemic? Clint Witchalls meets Dr Arthur Agatston, leading cardiologist and inventor of the mega-successful South Beach diet.

Kicking the can

When it comes to curbing childhood obesity, don't go soft on fizzy drinks, says Dr John Briffa.

Bottom line on obesity

Body size is largely inherited, a fact ignored by a recent health committee report, writes Vivienne Parry.