Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public challenges facing the Isle of Man today.
That's according to the Island's Director of Public Health, Dr Henrietta Ewart, in a report on the subject released today.
It says that around a quarter of Island children are overweight or obese at the age of five.
Adopting healthy lifestyles has been promoted as the first strategic goal of the Department of Health and Social Care in their five-year strategy.
Man denies disorderly behaviour in Douglas bar
A man has denied disorderly behaviour on licensed premises in a city centre bar.
Women's health conference held by Manx Care
A conference discussing women's health was held by Manx Care last week.
Daddy Baby Care classes available from next month
Manx Care is relaunching Daddy Baby Care classes next month.
MHK says housing policy isn't fit for purpose
The Department of Infrastructure's housing policy isn't fit for purpose, according to an Onchan MHK.
Wildlife Week begins tomorrow
A week of wildlife events begins this weekend.
Woman from Merseyside denies drug dealing cash allegations
A Merseyside woman has denied being involved in helping a drug dealing gang by taking cash off-island.
Cooil Road in Braddan now open following RTC
A road in Douglas has reopened to traffic following an earlier emergency road closure.
DHA issue statement following inquest of man who died in prison
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a statement following an inquest into the death of a man who died while in prison.
