It’s green, prickly and sour, but this plant could cure obesity and save an ancient way of life
Bushmen of the Kalahari stand to benefit from development of hoodia, which curbs appetite.
Call for ban on fizzy drink ads aimed at young
Advertisements for sweets and fizzy drinks targeting children should be banned as part of a strategy to combat an obesity crisis, the Fabian society has urged the government. By John Carvel.
Fat is a financial issue
Litigation over obesity could consign Big Mac, large fries and bucket-sized Coke to the waste bin.
The chips are down
With 300,000 children now suffering from obesity, shouldn't schools be doing something to help? Hilly Janes reports on efforts to give pupils the right food - and the right messages.
Kids’ TV gets green light to plug junk food
Britain's food industry has received a government guarantee that there will be no ban on food ads shown during children's TV, reports Jo Revill.
NHS wakes up to child obesity crisis
Clinic to help overweight children could be first of many.
Confessions of a fitness fanatic
Matt Seaton: Eating less and exercising are simple cures for obesity but an addiction to activity can be just as unhealthy.