New York City seeks to reinstate large soda ban
New York City seeks to reinstate large soda ban An attorney for New York City has asked the state's top court to revive a ban on large sugary drinks,…
Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in developed countries
Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in developed countries The rate of obesity continues to climb across the world's most developed countries, with…
Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California
Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California A measure to require sugary soft drinks to carry labels warning of obesity, diabetes and…
Obesity prevention programs help lower kids' blood pressure
Obesity prevention programs help lower kids' blood pressure Programs designed to prevent obesity in children may help lower kids' blood pressure,…
Large waist linked to poor health, despite healthy body mass index (BMI)
Large waist linked to poor health, despite healthy body mass index (BMI) Having a large waist circumference is detrimental to your health, even if you have a…
WHO cuts sugar intake advice to 5 percent of daily calories
WHO cuts sugar intake advice to 5 percent of daily calories Sugar should account for less than 5 percent of what people eat each day if they are to avoid…
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids Putting a television in a child's bedroom may be setting them up for excess weight gain over the next few…
Excess weight may impact memory, emotions and appetite
Excess weight may impact memory, emotions and appetite According to a ne study, being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects…
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems Teenagers who didn't eat a good breakfast were more likely to be obese and have elevated blood…
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens Teenagers who eat a high-sodium diet tend to be heavier and have more body fat than those who eat less salt,…