Obesity

Nearly a third of adults in South Tyneside are clinically obese.

Nearly one in three adults in borough believed to be clinically obese

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

The long-term effects of weight loss injections - what we know so far

James Corden in a promotional video for WeightWatchers in 2021

Are weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to blame for WeightWatchers demise?

Plans had been lodged to open a new food shop at 18 Bede Burn Road in the Jarrow area

Shop serving up sandwiches, pastries and pizzas blocked from opening

The row of shops in Fowler Street where a new takeaway has been granted permission to open

New takeaway to open despite one in three kids being too fat

Tino’s Café made the planning application as it wanted to up the number of takeaways it served

Café can expand takeaway service despite fears too many kids are fat

Cafes on King Street were giving people plenty to talk about in 2004. Tell us if you recognise the shoppers who had their photos taken.

11 South Tyneside people who shared their views in 2004

Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock, who has a PhD in Health Psychology at University College London worked alongside Bensons for Beds to create the digital image

What sleep-deprived people will look like in 2050 - according to AI

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

The plans were refused over obesity and road safety concerns.

Plans refused for 'commercial catering unit' in Jarrow

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

Oxford Medical Products announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial

Ad Feature Company announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial

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Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Tino's Cafe. Photo: Google Maps.

Café’s bid to extend hot food takeaway service rejected by councillors
A South Tyneside cafe’s bid to extend its hot food takeaway service has been rejected by councillors over childhood obesity concerns.
Chris Binding

Plans for a new takeaway on Fowler Street, in South Shields, have been rejected. Photo: Google Maps.

Plans for a new takeaway rejected over obesity level concerns

Ann Simpson has transformed her life by losing almost seven stone with Slimming World.

South Tyneside grandmother celebrates losing almost seven stone

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

Cadbury's are creating a 'diet chocolate' bar

Cadbury announces major chocolate recipe change

Over half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 warns experts

Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 according to experts

One third of Britain’s pooches are overweight according to survey

Portly pooches on the increase as we become a nation of pet-loving feeders

Calorie counts to feature on menus from today to tackle obesity

Specialist NHS clinics for severely obese children and young people are to be set up in England as part of an intervention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS treatment centres for children with obesity to open in England - here's how ...

Obesity warning

Obesity sparks rise in South Tyneside health problems

Obesity in the UK affects around one in every four adults (Photo: Shutterstock)

Why being overweight could put you at more risk of severe coronavirus symptoms Claire Schofield

Generally brightly coloured and featuring cartoons, should confectionery packaging be redesigned to lessen its appeal? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Should sweets and soft drinks be sold in plain packaging to protect kids? Have y...

South Shields former teacher's free keep fit lessons offer to help beat child ob...

More school children are overweight. Picture by PA Wire/PA Images

South Tyneside has one of highest child obesity rates in England

Cancer Research UK billboard.

Obesity could overtake smoking as biggest preventable cause of cancer in women, ...

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Artificial sweeteners 'contain gender bending chemicals that make people fat'

Zero-calorie sweeteners 'can still lead to diabetes and obesity'

From left to right, Slimming World consultants Ken Brown, Jackie McNally, Chris Haswell, Deb Blenkinsop, Sharon Simpson, Sharon Snaith, Tina Harley and David Ducasse.

Slimmers lose combined total of almost 5,000 stones in just a year

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Obesity is linked to where you live '“ would regulating fast food outlets change...

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Ban on sugary drink sales in North East hospitals - have your say on plans

Fitness workout.

SHAPING UP: Facing the demon of obesity ...

Lauren Driver, left, is presented with her award at the Whiteleas Slimming World group.

Super slimmer Laura's confidence is soaring after winning award

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Seven things parents worry about most when it comes to their children

Do you agree with the sugar tax?

Sugar tax: South Tyneside councillor welcomes Osborne's plan

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Health fears as half of mums-to-be in North are overweight at first maternity ap...

Improve your child's health

Shaping Up '“ Improve your child's health

The government has released new childhood obesity figures.

Obesity crisis: 40% of South Tyneside children become overweight by the age of 1...

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