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North Tyneside Couple Have Gastric Bypass Together

Posted on April 4, 2013 by tbgweightloss

A couple from Chirton Grange, North Tyneside, went through weight loss surgery together in a bid to change their lives and improve their lifestyle, the Chronicle Live reported. Jacqueline and Gary Watson were both morbidly obese and between them they … Continue reading →

Can Wales Tackle Rising Obesity?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by tbgweightloss

Obesity rates in Wales are among the highest in the UK and this fact has been a cause for serious concern. In a bid to tackle the problem more efficiently, Welsh authorities are considering steps to boost the number of … Continue reading →

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Is the NHS doing enough to combat obesity?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by tbgweightloss

Although UK obesity is threatening thousands of lives every year, the NHS is not prepared enough to provide obese patients with the necessary care, according to British physiotherapists, quoted by the Guardian. Obese patients require more staff to take care … Continue reading →

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33% of London Women in Obesity Denial

Posted on January 31, 2013 by tbgweightloss

A third of London women classed as obese are in denial of the fact and do not realise that they are carrying so much excess weight that it can pose a threat to their health, according to the London Evening … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Surgery Proves Successful in North East

Posted on January 25, 2013 by tbgweightloss

Just over a year since County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust started providing bariatric surgery to obese patients, doctors at the trust say they are very pleased with the results, the Northern Echo reported. The bariatric team said that … Continue reading →

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Obesity is Programmed in our DNA

Posted on January 11, 2013 by tbgweightloss

Obesity is not only fuelled by an unhealthy lifestyle but is also programmed in our DNA, researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have found. Although the role of overeating cannot be dismissed, some people’s genes are … Continue reading →

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Obese Welsh Can Access NHS Weight Loss Surgery

Posted on December 27, 2012 by tbgweightloss

More obese people in Wales may gain access to NHS weight loss surgery, following a review of the criteria for selecting patients for the procedures, reported the BBC. A forthcoming report from the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee to Welsh … Continue reading →

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Britain is the Fattest Nation in Western Europe

Posted on November 21, 2012 by tbgweightloss

The UK obesity epidemic is a serious economic situation and a health problem, which has so far shown no signs of improvement, despite efforts supported by the government. A recent study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) … Continue reading →

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‘Fat Thermostat’ Controls Weight Gain and Loss

Posted on November 14, 2012 by tbgweightloss

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen conducted a study which claimed that people have a ‘fat thermostat’ in their brains, which may be the reason for regaining lost weight. Academics believe that high-fat food intake interferes with the normal weight … Continue reading →

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Firefighters Increasingly Dealing With Obese Patients

Posted on November 13, 2012 by tbgweightloss

Obesity in the UK is not only a financial burden to the NHS but also means increasing costs for the British fire and rescue services, an investigation by the BBC has revealed. Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request … Continue reading →

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