Anna Gilmore, Professor of Public Health and Co-Director of the Centre for 21st Century Public Health (C21PH) at the University of Bath, has urged governments across Europe to regulate the major industries and commercial actors that undermine climate and health protection efforts, following the release of a major report today. 

Prof Gilmore contributed expert analysis on how commercial actors shape human and planetary health outcomes to the latest report, published today, of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECCH), an independent advisory group convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

A new analysis in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology challenges the belief that “yo‑yo dieting” is harmful. Reviewing human and animal studies, the authors find no convincing evidence that weight cycling causes lasting damage. While regaining weight reverses benefits, it does not worsen health beyond baseline. Overall, the findings suggest that attempting weight loss—even without long‑term success—is beneficial and should not be discouraged.