No excuses for being fat, say Tories

'Tell people biology and environment cause obesity and you offer them an excuse,' shadow health secretary says

No excuses for being fat, Tories insist as they launch new deal on public health

Proposals on how government and business can work together to address problems

Teach primary school pupils about sex, say MPs

Cross-party group of MPs calls on the government to make advice on sexual health and relationships mandatory in all schools

Great minds and the nature of dementia

Aida Edemariam: According to the Alzheimer's Society, one in 50 people between the ages of 65 and 70 has a form of dementia

These Olympian feats can inspire our obese nation

Jackie Ashley: The achievements of our sports stars can do more for our youngsters than any number of food education programmes

Bigger people mean bigger bills for public services

Britain's obesity epidemic increases pressure on public services, the Local Government Association warns

Grants for corner shops in anti-obesity drive to sell more fruit and veg

Pilot scheme to be aimed at small shopkeepers in deprived areas as part of healthy eating campaign

Gordon Brown takes up Pilates on holiday

PM getting in shape with help of personal fitness instructor Millie Dobie

Bill Clinton: Brown’s brain will see him through

Former US president Bill Clinton gave his support to the prime minister today, advising him to use his "big brain and good heart" to work through Britain's economic difficulties