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America's first soda tax could soon be approved

Berkeley, California, could become the first US city to tax sugary drinks. The Berkeley City Council unanimously decided to put the 1-cent-per-ounce tax on the ballot this year.

You can be big and healthy

Some obese people may be able to remain metabolically healthy despite their size because their bodies produce low levels of a certain molecule, according to a study.

Add a jug of water to your dinner table - expert

Parents should replace juice and fizzy drinks with jugs of water at mealtimes to reduce children's sugar intake and cut their risk of obesity.

Over protective mums could make kids fat - study

Overly protective mothers could be contributing to their children being overweight or obese, a new study shows.

'Fat blaster' drug's comeback

Losing weight is very hard, so it's not surprising many people succumb to the allure of miracle weight-loss pills and potions available online.

The dangers of artificial sweetener

Hospitals face obesity costs

Britain's obesity crisis is so serious that NHS hospitals are buying specialist equipment to keep bodies cool because they are too large to fit into mortuary fridges.

Obesity link with caesarean births

Children born by caesarean section appear to be at greater risk of obesity, new research shows.

Men more likely to stick at 'feminine' weight loss programmes - study

Fewer men join weight-loss programs than women but are more likely to stick with them, analysis of international obesity studies has found.

Gout no worse for the obese - study

Obesity might be a risk factor for gout, but new research has suggested that being overweight doesn't make the condition any worse.

Could polar bears help cure obesity?

Polar bears may hold the answer to the obesity crisis in their genes, new research has shown.

Could a pill turn off hunger?

A tablet that turns off hunger is on the horizon after scientists found how high-fibre foods tell the body to stop eating.

Study finds we're on a fast track to fat

Some of New Zealand's favourite burger-chips-and-drink combos are fuelling our overfed nation up with more than 40 per cent of the energy recommended.

Pill to curb food cravings on horizon

A tablet that turns off hunger is on the horizon after scientists found how high-fibre foods tell the body to stop eating.

Betham helps teens aim for a fitter life

Rugby league legend Monty Betham is working hard to give youngsters battling obesity a second chance.

Jamie Oliver: Keep junk food away from schools

TV chef Jamie Oliver has called for more to be done to stop junk food outlets opening near UK schools as he continues his fight against childhood obesity.

Sweet treats = happy children

Children allowed to eat sweets and watch television in moderation score higher for "wellbeing" than those denied the pleasure, a British report says.

Big portions - bigger appetite?

Faced with a portion of food twice as big as what you normally consume will lead you to eat about a third more food than usual.