How much of our weight is caused by our genetics? Think you know the answer? Think again. In the following video, obesity specialist, Dr Matthew Capehorn, explains the causes of obesity and discusses some of the misconceptions many people have surrounding the causes of obesity, weight gain and hypothyroidism.

Carrying a few extra pounds? Concerned about your weight? There are many ways to determine if you are classified as overweight or even obese. In the following video, obesity specialist Dr Matthew Capehorn talks you through using your height, weight, and waist circumference to measure obesity. Don’t wait, act now.

Losing weight can often seem like a losing battle. With countless celebrity diets, weight loss drinks, and points counting, it can be hard to know where to start. In this video, Dr Matthew Capehorn, a specialist in obesity, explains the simple steps anyone can take to lose weight.

From the moment you decide to lose weight it is important to know that you are not alone. There are many sources of weight loss help, from information on the internet to resources available from your local GP. The only thing you need to do is ask for help. This video shows you how.

For many people who are overweight it can seem impossible to lose weight no matter how much they diet and exercise. If this sounds familiar then you could consider obesity medications available from your GP. Watch this video to learn more and find out if you might be a candidate.

Could a surgery used to help the morbidly obese hold the key to finding a cure for type II diabetes? Dr Daman Mulhi explains the connection between weight loss surgery and type II diabetes.

If you are struggling to lose weight it is natural to look at diet pills for a potential quick fix, but how well do they work? As explained in the following video, it is not just a question of whether diet pills work, but also whether people who take them are endangering their health.