A health station in Ramsey has found two-thirds of those using it are overweight or obese.
Public Health Isle of Man installed the hi-tech unit at the Northern Swimming Pool in February to let people carry out quick health checks.
The machine can measure vital statistics including blood pressure, weight and heart rate.
And the good news is that 3.4 per cent of those who had a very high Body Mass Index went on to reduce it at subsequent visits.
'Desperate' man appeals for donations to leave the Island
A 60 year old man who says he can't afford to live on the Island has launched an online fundraiser to help him move back to the UK.
Plantation death not being treated as suspicious
Police say the death of a man whose body was found in a plantation at the weekend isn't being treated as suspicious.
Two MHKs question cost of King's visit
Two MHK's are set to quiz the Chief Minister about the cost of last week's royal visit.
MHK faces censure over comments about colleague
Using words like "malevolent", "wicked", and "deviant" could land an MHK in the west of the Island in hot water this week.
Ann Corlett to defend seat
Douglas Central MHK Ann Corlett has announced she'll defend her seat in the general election.
Local business owner to stand for Arbory, Castletown and Malew
A local business owner has announced she'll stand for Arbory, Castletown and Malew in the general election.
Restauranteur declares for Douglas South
Another candidate has declared they'll be standing for Douglas South in the general election.
MHK to raise questions about cost of immigration
What's being done to work out the total cost of migration to and from the Island?
