Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026On Wednesday we started the Sheffield leg of our exhibition, which is now open for public viewing. If you're in Sheffield, drop by: 🗓️ 18/06/26 to 03/07/26 📍 Expo Hall, Langsett Building, @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social #foodhealthart 010
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 28/05/2026If you're interested in checking out the images, you can head down to Leeds Kirkgate Market (Unit R) between 04 and 14 June 2026, or join our Sheffield launch and exhibition: 🗓️ 17 June 2026 (18:00 to 20:30) 📍 Sheffield Hallam University 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/e7yhw6gs 000
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Yesterday was the launch of our exhibition, 'Who speaks for us? Food and health in the influence era.' An inspiring evening of critical conversations around food and health, with a thought provoking collection of images. Thanks to @gilesyeo.bsky.social for introducing the event. #foodhealthart 021
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026We are seeing an ever increasing demand for #GLP-1 medications to assist with #weight loss, but what are the side effects of these drugs? @beverleyoh.bsky.social joined BBC Radio 4 for Inside Health to discuss the evidence. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukInside Health - What are the side effects of weight loss drugs? - BBC SoundsJames Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs. 000
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026New year, new you? Are you looking to diet and lose weight as part of your New Year's resolution? It may be time to ditch the diet. Here Dr. Beverley O'Hara discusses the complexity of weight and health, and how dieting may actually be doing more harm than good! theconversation.com/why-it-could...theconversation.comWhy it could be a good idea to ditch the diet this new yearWhy weight loss resolutions fail, and why that’s not your fault. 010
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026New advertising restrictions on #HFSS foods have come into force in the UK, but impact on childhood obesity may never come to fruition... in this piece, @beverleyoh.bsky.social discusses the loophole allowing the food industry to navigate around the restrictions: theconversation.com/theres-a-hug...theconversation.comThere’s a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food adsNew regulations target the product but not the brand. 000
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Weight-based stigma is persistent and deeply impacts individuals living with #obesity. @beverleyoh.bsky.social and @jordandbeaumont.bsky.social recently published an article with @theconversation.com exploring the stigma around weight and the use of weight loss drugs 👉 doi.org/10.64628/AB....doi.orgWeight loss drug stigma shows society still holds negative attitudes towards body weight and obesityStigma against weight loss drugs is driving some users to take them in secret. 000
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Ever felt judged for the foods you enjoy? Have you ever changed your food choice to fit in? Do you ever feel ashamed of foods that you like? We're looking for people to share their experiences in focus groups at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social. Interested? Contact us! (email address 👇) 011
Food, Eating and Health Research Group @fehrg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025We're recruiting participants who are part of a minority group to our research study exploring the experience of living with #obesity and #weightmanagement. More details below 👇 🔗 shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SozD9w7EgD3fym 💰 £50 on completion! 021
