‘Covid crisis is like somebody flew planes into every hospital in the country’
Both inpatient and outpatient services have been severely hit, says Dr Francis Finucane
Both inpatient and outpatient services have been severely hit, says Dr Francis Finucane
People with high BMI at greater risk of severe coronavirus illness, UCD analysts find
Research shows carbohydrates from bright coloured plants can improve blood sugar control
Research quantifies how many extra years one can expect in return for good health
Report warns of dangers of funding shortfalls at a time of rising levels of obesity
Research says 20% levy on sugar-rich foods could lead to 1.3kg average weight loss
Irish Heart Foundation criticises lack of information about monitors and signing up
Failing to accept obesity as a disease contributes to stigma, shame, stress and ultimately the worsening health of patients, says consultant
Experts call for national plan and recognition of condition as disease of the brain
Government levy plan part of strategy to halt rising levels of overweight and obesity
Average excess weight loss experienced in Irish research was 55% after two years
Childhood screening for obesity is unlikely to work, experts says
Opinion: shocking obesity rates point to need for integrated approach to problem
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