Ultra-processed foods confuse the body’s natural weight-control system, putting us on the road to excessive weight gain and related health complications. A leading medic says it's time to get back to nutrition basics

Few people can avail of bariatric surgery in Ireland, despite the relatively high obesity numbers and the medical resources the surgery can save in the long term.

We’ve turned into a nation of snackers with a preference for foods high in sugar and fat. Dietitians warn it puts us at risk of developing obesity and other serious health issues