19 h. ago Smart scales and special clinics to help thousands of obese children lose weight

NHS England says the ‘game-changing tool’ is being rolled out at specialist clinics where staff can monitor and provide ongoing weight-loss help.

Politics

43 h. ago 'King Kong' of NHS weight loss jabs revealed as the best for shedding pounds

The first head-to-head trial shows Mounjaro helps people lose more weight than its rival Wegovy as scientists confirm why it seems to work better for tackling obesity

Politics

56 h. ago Alison Hammond reveals shock beauty habit as she discusses weight lifting passion after dropping 11

The This Morning presenter, 50, decided to lose weight after the death of her mother Maria - who had raised concerns over Alison's pre-diabetic diagnosis.

Events

66 h. ago The best time to fast if you want to lose weight, according to the experts

The findings suggest that this strategy could be an effective tool for those struggling with weight management

Politics

3 d. ago Couple reveals simple steps they took to lose a combined 160 pounds ahead of their wedding

Matthew Coffey, 22, shed 50 pounds while Alex Coffey 23, lost a whopping 112 pounds ahead of their April 2025 wedding. Here's how they did it.

Politics

5 d. ago Scientists just mapped your tongue. It may be the key to helping you lose weight

Understanding how we crave sweet treats could help fight obesity, researchers say

Politics

6 d. ago Alison Hammond reveals her weight loss secrets and fitness regime after dropping 11

The This Morning presenter, 50, decided to lose weight after the death of her mother Maria - who had raised concerns over Alison's pre-diabetic diagnosis.

Politics

7 d. ago Crash dieting for summer 'will not work' according to weight

As the weather heats up, many people turn to crash diets in a bid to lose weight fast before the summer months - but experts warn these can be harmful to your body

Events

8 d. ago Scots dad too fat to tie shoes loses 18 stones after taking NHS weight loss jab

"It was embarrassing, it was horrendous. My wife was writing down my weights because I couldn't see the scale."

Politics

1 week ago Doctor's five tips on managing nausea and unpleasant symptoms amid weight loss jab surge

Certain drugs have gained popularity for helping patients lose weight but many come with unpleasant symptoms

Economics

1 week ago Man looks unrecognisable after shedding a whopping eight stone

Liam Miller, 35, from Cheshire, lost a mammoth 7st 8lb after realising he had 'no control' over his habits and credits one simple switch he made for a major part of his success.

Politics

1 week ago Forget 10,000 steps a day: these are the five ways you can really lose weight from walking

Adding a fast burst of walking into your daily commute, or carrying a heavy backpack, will really increase fitness

Politics

1 week ago Forget 10,000 steps a day: the 5 ways you can really lose weight from walking

Adding a fast burst of walking into your daily commute, or carrying a heavy backpack, will really increase fitness

Politics

2 w. ago I spent £5,000 on a mummy makeover after I was turned away from a rollercoaster in Benidorm

Carla White, 33, from Glasgow, was left crying at the bottom of a rollercoaster on a family holiday and it was that ordeal that pushed the mother-of-one to lose weight.

Economics

2 w. ago Chef loses 6 stone in 18 months only having one thing before 12pm

Ricky set out to lose weight after the death of his 15-year-old brother and ditched 30% of his body weight

Politics

2 w. ago Weight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say

Oral medications are in development to provide alternative to injectables such as Wegovy that must be kept in fridgeNewly developed weight loss pills could have a big impact on tackling obesity and diabetes in low- and middle-income countries, experts have said.Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, that contain the drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide respectively, have become popular in countries including the UK after trials showed they can help people lose more than 10% of their body weight. Medications containing semaglutide and tirzepatide can also be used to help control diabetes. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Woman who weighed 26 stone loses half her body weight without giving up treats

Karen Heffernan, from near Glasgow, shed a staggering 13-and-a-half stone over the course of around 18 months, which equates to losing more than half her body weight without ever counting a single calorie.

Politics

3 w. ago Katie Price shares 'heartbreaking' update on Harvey amid 'life

Katie Price has been updating fans on her son Harvey's health journey as he attempts to lose weight. She has explained she has taken to using weight loss injections to help him.

Politics

3 w. ago Fitness experts reveal EXACTLY how you should walk to lose weight and get fit

As a nation, our feelings about walking are mixed. Some of us still harbour resentment at being hauled out as teenagers, post-Sunday lunch, to march over a windy heath.

Politics

3 w. ago The £24 weighted hula hoop that 'burns 400 calories an hour' hailed a 'fun' way to lose weight

"I'm not one for workouts or exercise but this is so good, I've only been using it for three days and can really notice it working"

Economics