Microdosing weight-loss drugs currently has no clear evidence base, but if a person wants to attempt it, they should do so with the full knowledge of their treating team.

Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1kg every year.

This study does not suggest people can eat whatever they like and drink apple cider vinegar as a way to control weight.

BMI classifies bodies as underweight, normal (healthy) weight, overweight or obese and can be a useful tool for weight and health screening.

Many people who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise turn to medication.

There have been many studies over the past 70 years examining the role exercise plays in weight management.

There’s a scientific basis for why losing the last few kilos is hard, called the weight-loss plateau.