
Another appeal has gone out for overweight people to help in a Manx study.
About 300 adults over 18, who would like to lose weight, are being sought.
Around 80 have so far come forward.
Results will be used to determine how best to tackle obesity.
Consultant Diabetiologist and Endocrinologist Dr Emran Khan says there is different views as to the cause of obesity these days (audio file attached):
If you'd like to take part in the study call 650883 and leave your name, address, height and weight. You'll then be sent an information pack.
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