Food noise: what it is and how to turn it down
The running commentary about what you might eat next, that never quite switches off. It has a name now, and a small but growing research literature.
Obesity is a chronic disease: what that actually means for treatment
In 2025 a global commission redrew the line between having excess fat and being ill because of it. It’s a bigger change than it sounds.
Alcohol and weight: what a few pints actually adds up to
Nobody counts the pints. Here’s what a normal Friday actually costs, and why the drink itself is only half the problem.
Why am I not losing weight? 9 reasons the scales stall
Nine reasons, in the order they’re actually likely. Most of them are fixable, a couple need a blood test, and none of them are that you lack willpower.
How much weight can you safely lose in a month?
Two to four kilos, and the first fortnight will flatter you. Here’s what a realistic month looks like, and when losing faster stops being a good idea.
Calorie deficit explained, without obsessing over numbers
The principle is simple and the arithmetic is a liar. Here’s what a calorie deficit really is, and how to use the idea without weighing your cornflakes.
Waist-to-height ratio: the 30-second health check
One tape measure, one number, thirty seconds. It tells you something BMI can’t, and the target is easy to remember: keep your waist under half your height.
How much protein do you need to lose weight?
Protein is the one thing worth getting right before you fuss about anything else. Here’s how much you actually need, and what that looks like on a plate.
Who can get weight loss medication in the UK? NHS and private criteria explained
The licence says one thing, the NHS says another, and the two get confused constantly. Here’s who actually qualifies, and what a safe prescriber has to check.
What happens when you stop weight loss medication?
Appetite comes back when the medicine stops. Here’s what the trials found about regain, and why the plan for stopping matters as much as the plan for starting.