Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tag: overweight

Scots town slaps a weight restriction on “honest lads and lass” over fears for the horses

Scottish News Guest -
A SCOTS town has slapped a weight limit on its “honest lad and lass” - in case they hurt the ceremonial horses. Musselburgh, East Lothian,...

Firefighters rescue 220 obese Scots in five years

Scottish News Peter Laing -
FIREFIGHTERS have been called in to rescue at least 220 obese Scots over the past five years who were too overweight to move themselves. Victims...

NHS officials ban staff from calling kids obese

Scottish News Deadline News Journalist -
NHS officials have been banned from using the word obese when speaking to children's parents. Guidance aimed at health, education and social-care professionals also warns...

XXXXL kilts as obesity levels rise

Scottish News Deadline News Journalist -
KILTMAKERS are being asked to produce outfits equivalent to an XXXXL as Scots obesity levels rise. Many shops are having to stock kilts with a...

Flab-fighting surgeon wants to collar obesity

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By Michael MacLeod OBESITY warnings should be stitched onto the labels of large clothes according to a Scots surgeon. Chubby shoppers could get more than...

Millions spent on fat-busting pills

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By Andrea McCallum THE NHS is shelling out £4 million a year on fat-busting drugs for the obese, with more than 110,000 prescriptions being...
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