In a recent New York Times opinion column, dietitian Christy Harrison, an “intuitive eating coach” and author, responded to a fellow clinician who had questioned some of her thoughts on the link between being overweight and developing other […]
One of the recommendations of the 16th annual State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report was to “Increase the price of sugary drinks through excise taxes and use the revenue to address […]
Childhood obesity has been called an epidemic, but in some ways, that’s wishful thinking. Because with an epidemic, you can usually pinpoint a cause and potential solutions. Childhood obesity is more like fighting a hundred infections at […]
Researchers used a modified CRISPR gene editing technique to target the fat cells of obese, diabetic mice. After 6 weeks, the animals had lost weight, and markers of type 2 diabetes had improved. Should we […]
The first minister has been urged to restrict price promotions on food and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt to help fight Scotland’s obesity “crisis”. Health groups and campaigners say multi-buy price reductions “encourage […]
How do you tell someone they are overweight? It’s a touchy subject. Making people aware of the health risks without causing offence can be tricky. Cancer Research UK has found that out after launching its […]
Toxins in food may interact with genes to trigger obesity, says new study When it comes to weight gain and obesity, science has told us that there are a number of interlinked and often independent factors […]
Can’t do without your daily cup of coffee? Does drinking coffee keep you going? If yes, then you have got another reason to start your day with your favourite drink. According to recent study, published in the journal […]