On World Obesity Day, experts highlight South Africa's alarming obesity rates and the urgent need for systemic change to combat it and promote healthier living.

Reflecting on World Obesity Day‘’ From misallocated health funds to the normalization of 'family diabetes,' South Africa'sobesity epidemic demands a multi-pronged approach.

A sugar-sweetened beverage tax is effective in reducing sugar consumption and should be increased for health reasons, researchers argue.

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle?

In many African countries, it is "more culturally acceptable for women to have excess weight, and in some cases is desirable", Johanna Ralston, CEO of the World Obesity Federation, told The Guardian.

There is enormous potential to reduce healthcare costs in South Africa by enabling healthy lifestyles. Tackling the issue of ever-increasing rates of overweight and obesity, which includes ...

The Department of Health will observe World Obesity Day on Monday, 10 March 2025, to raise awareness about the global challenge of obesity and advocate for systemic changes that promote healthier ...

South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare has started registering GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity in markets where patents are expiring soon, for approval to start manufacturing and selling ...