U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids
U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said last week it had charged the sellers of two dietary supplements…
Lean teens who eat fast food compensate for big meals
Lean teens who eat fast food compensate for big meals Even though fast food can be loaded with calories, not everyone who eats it gains weight. The trick…
Study finds fruit helps ward off vision problems
Study finds fruit helps ward off vision problems Eating fruit regularly earlier in life may help ward off macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision…
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk Consumption of foods high in vitamin C appears to protect against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid…
Britain considers obesity levy on fast food firms
Britain considers obesity levy on fast food firms Britain is considering imposing levies on fast food firms to fund sports facilities and combat obesity, the…
Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids
Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservatives increase hyperactive behaviour in preschool children,…
Many American school children overweight
Many American school children overweight An alarming 40% of students from kindergarten through high school were overweight or at risk of becoming too heavy…
Many parents clueless about children's weight
Many parents clueless about children's weight As many as half of all children in middle school may be overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, according…
Junk food makes up one-third of American diet
Junk food makes up one-third of American diet Junk foods such as soft drinks and potato chips make up nearly one-third of calories in the American diet,…
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk Women who gain more than 35 pounds during pregnancy have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese,…