Losing TONGUE fat could help treat sleep apnea, study suggests

Loud snoring from sleep apnea may be caused by having a fat tongue, new research suggests.  Scientists have long known that losing weight can help the condition, but now they know why. University of Pennsylvania researchers say it explains why losing weight reduces the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): by trimming fat down from … Read more

Calling overweight people fat or lazy must stop ‘to fight against the obesity epidemic’

Calling overweight people fat or lazy must stop because stigma is blocking the fight against the obesity epidemic, experts have said. A statement made by 100 health professionals worldwide said prejudice against overweight people can cause both physical and mental harm. The ‘social exclusion’ faced by people with obesity is similar to that of diseases in the … Read more

The Femail Face-off: As doctors trial a new incentive scheme… Should we bribe the fat to get fit?

NO by Linda Kelsey When I was training my Labrador puppy, I would reward her with a doggie treat when she responded to commands. Eventually, she learned to do my bidding without the treats. I am not a dog, however, nor do I wish to be treated like one. So when I heard that the … Read more