17 h. ago ‘NHS says I’m too big for surgery — now I’m spending my pension on weight

Exclusive: 72-year-old who worked for the NHS for 15 years denied operation that would stop her daily pain because her BMI is too high

Economics

36 h. ago Weight loss injections: The 3 things women should know before starting from contraception to side effects

Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names 💊

Politics

38 h. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

Events

42 h. ago EastEnders star shows off the results of her health kick as she reveals new secret behind her five

EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has shared new photos of her incredible five stone weight loss as she speaks out on her recent health kick. 

Society

42 h. ago Pregnancy warning to women taking Ozempic and Mounjaro after ‘baby boom’

The injections have been previously linked to a ‘baby boom’

Events

65 h. ago Weight loss jabs 53% more effective with coaching, study shows

New UK research reveals that combining weight loss injections with coaching and regular tracking can lead to 53% more effective results.

Politics

3 d. ago Ozempic raises risk of 'silent cancer' that is surging in young people, study finds

The findings come as part of the world's largest study of weight-loss drug users, which looked at 86,000 obese or overweight patients tracked for up to ten years.

Events

3 d. ago Voices: Is Ozempic fueling a new era of body image pressure? Join The Independent Debate

As weight-loss injections become more mainstream, do you see them as a breakthrough treatment, or are we moving too fast without fully understanding the long-term consequences?

Events

4 d. ago Woman looks unrecognisable after 6st weight loss she managed in months by ditching one popular staple

Ellie Crabtree, 22, from Cumbria, fell into a trap of emotional eating while caring for her father, Geoff, 59, was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer in July 2022.

Politics

5 d. ago Sisters share how they ‘took control’ of weight and health issues to lose 18 stone between them

One sister thought gastric surgery was the only option to lose weight

Politics

7 d. ago I tried the $1 drug hailed as BETTER than Ozempic... the weight

I've already lost two pounds in two weeks, despite still eating out and drinking alcohol a few nights a week.

Events

8 d. ago Kilmarnock football team aimed at positive mental health and weight loss celebrates debut season with title

East Ayrshire FFIT are a club geared towards positive mental health and helping players lose weight

Politics

9 d. ago TOWIE's Amy Childs cancels wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq after stressful period dealing with her mother's ill health and extreme weight loss

Amy Childs has called off her wedding to her fiancé Billy Delbosq after a stressful period dealing with her mother's ill health and her own extreme weight loss.

Economics

1 week ago What is 'Ozempic smell'? One of the lesser known side effects of the weight loss drug

Ozempic users are reporting a shift in their sense of smell

Events

1 week ago Weight loss doctor says eat five foods to stay 'satisfied for longer'

A weight loss expert shared the five foods he recommends to anyone wanting to feel full for longer and shed pounds

Society

1 week ago Weight loss, mental health and hangovers: Why these young people are drinking less than ever before

Caitlin Hornik talked to a group of young people about why they try to avoid booze — and their answers may surprise you

Politics

2 w. ago Using Mounjaro or Wegovy? This simple habit can boost your results by 50%

As weight loss jabs grow in popularity, experts say people using Wegovy or Mounjaro see far better results when they build consistent tracking habits alongside doctor-led care.

Politics

2 w. ago Weight loss method backed by Dr Michael Mosley and loved by Davina McCall

Intermittent fasting is popular with celebrities from Davina McCall to Jennifer Aniston and current research suggests it's more effective for weight loss than regular dieting

Politics

2 w. ago Weight loss jabs sent through the post ‘could help 15 million people and boost economic growth’

Obesity costs society about £98 billion a year, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) says

Economics

2 w. ago Scotland tops UK weight loss rankings in new Voy and Imperial study

A major study reveals Scots are losing more weight than anyone else in the UK – and it’s not just down to medication, say researchers.

Politics