Health

How German discount supermarkets hope to help fight obesity

Recent reports show Germans getting ever more obese, which poses an even greater public health problem to combat such illnesses as diabetes. But it's not just German nutritionists who are getting in on the push for better eating habits.

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North Germany beefs up ambulances for the obese

The north German state of Schleswig-Holstein is introducing new heavy-duty ambulances designed to transport more generously-proportioned patients in emergencies.

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Half of Germans need to lose weight

Half of all Germans are overweight, according to figures released on Wednesday, showing 62 percent of men need to shed some pounds.

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Conservative MP calls for a 'fat tax'

Overweight people and others who pursue unhealthy lifestyles should have to pay more into Germany's healthcare system to cover the extra costs they create, a conservative politician said on Thursday.