obesity

Archive
22 August 2023

Four digital programmes recommended by NICE for weight management

NICE has recommended four digital programmes as safe, effective and cost-efficient ways of managing complex obesity cases.
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NHS Food Scanner App
12 January 2022

Government launches food scanner app to promote healthier choices

The government has launched a new food scanner app to encourage families to swap some of their food choices for
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Doctor on computer
1 July 2021

New £12m online platform launched to manage obesity-related illness

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will provide free online for people with obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes or high
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app round up
4 May 2018

Mobile health and apps news in brief

May's mobile health and apps round up features an app that helps stroke patients get quicker access to the right care
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app round up
9 February 2018

Mobile health and apps news in brief

February's mobile health and apps roundup features a collection of apps from Public Health England, including one designed to tackle
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Obesity rise in the UK
23 May 2017

Heart health tool reveals obesity on the rise in the UK

The World Heart Federation’s heart health tool reveals that although high blood pressure rates have decreased in the UK, obesity
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22 September 2016

Standard weight loss methods better than wearables – study

Fitness devices may not offer an advantage over traditional diet and exercise plans for losing weight, according to a long
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15 September 2015

The biggest winners – obesity challenge

A tool that compares obesity rates nationwide was among the winners of a UK/US competition to creatively use open data
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25 September 2014

US and UK work on obesity ‘disruptors’

NHS England has been working with the US Department of Health and Human Services on using data to tackle obesity,
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