Month Never tell a new mother she needs to lose that baby weight! The Telegraph, 28 July 2010 New mothers should be left to eat in peace and not made to lose weight quickly. 'Obesity epidemic' in pregnant mums: Don't eat for two, mothers-to-be told Daily Mail, 28 July 2010 The Government’s health watchdog ruled yesterday warned the traditional advice for expectant mothers could be 'dangerous', and could risk an obesity crisis. Tall men and fat women 'most likely to get bitten by midges' The Telegraph, 28 July 2010 Tall men and overweight women are most likely to get bitten by midges, new research has found. Our pets need less food and more walkies The Telegraph, 28 July 2010 Owners - and vets - must play their part to reduce obesity levels, says Pete Wedderburn. Epidemic of obesity' in pregnant women The Scotsman, 28 July 2010 HEALTH professionals are dealing with "an epidemic of obesity" among pregnant women as weight gain across the wider population continues to rise, experts have warned. Warning for obese mothers-to-be BBC, 27 July 2010 Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say. Overweight travellers should pay extra, survey suggests The Telegraph, 27 July 2010 Overweight air passengers should be made to pay for an extra seat on flights, a survey of holidaymakers has indicated. Are you a diabetes timebomb? If you're slightly overweight, you could be one of a million Britons with undiagnosed diabetes Daily Mail, 27 July 2010 A little tubbier than you'd prefer? Like a million other Britons, you could be suffering from undiagnosed diabetes, putting you at high risk of impotence, heart problems and even losing a limb... Super-sized school uniforms sold BBC, 26 July 2010 As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms. 'Miracle' tea is the choice of celebrities but fears of side-effects linger Daily Mail, 26 July 2010 It's been hailed as the miracle tea that can do everything, promising to fight cancer, ward off infections, treat arthritis and even help you lose weight. |
