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Tag: Obesity
Offering This In School Cafeterias Could Help With Obesity
A recent study has shown that schools might be able to help reduce obesity in young people by offering chilled water in their cafeterias. The study was led by NYU School of Medicine researcher Brian […]
Coca-Cola’s Chief Science Officer Retires In Wake Of Obesity Scandal
The chief science and health officer for Coca-Cola, Rhona Applebaum, is departing from the company after the beverage maker was scrutinized for its funding of an anti-obesity organization. A statement released by the company said, […]
Obesity Before Pregnancy Puts Babies At Twice The Risk For Infancy Death
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows that women who are considered obese when they become pregnant are 200 percent more likely to lose their baby before they are one […]
This City Experienced A Dramatic Transformation In An Effort To Lower Obesity Rates
Oklahoma City is one of the fattest cities in America, and many people believe that this has been the result of the city’s spread-out urban development. In fact, in 2008, one magazine named Oklahoma City […]
U.S. Obesity Rates On The Rise For The First Time Since 2004
It’s official – Americans are getting fatter, again, despite millions of dollars being poured into campaigns to encourage healthy lifestyles. A new study released by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says national obesity […]
Being “Skinny Fat” Is More Dangerous Than Being Obese
A new medical study shows that excess belly fat, even if your body is skinny everywhere else, is more deadly than being overweight or obese. The report warns that as some doctors are not fully […]
Med School Returns $1 Million Grant From Coca-Cola After Public Backlash
Over the summer, it was reported that Coca-Cola funded the creation of the Global Energy Balance Network (GEBN), and the organization’s message is clear: obesity is not caused by the foods or drinks a person […]
We Might Be Able To Add To The List Of Things Marijuana Is Good For
Medical marijuana is already used to treat nausea, pain, glaucoma and more. But now, scientists believe that the plant might be useful in treating a variety of other illnesses. One study showed that medical marijuana […]
Dramatic Results Were Achieved In Just 10 Days By Cutting Sugar Out Of Children’s Diets
It goes without saying that children in the United States love sugar. American kids often consume more than double or even triple the amount of the federal recommended dietary guidelines. This comes at a time […]
Scientists Find That Adding Scents To Healthy Foods Makes Them Taste Better
Food scientists are toying with the idea of adding scents to foods in order to make them taste differently. The theory is that since taste and smell are connected, making a food smell different should […]
Researchers Are Discovering Why Elephants Are Better At Fighting Cancer Than Humans
Elephants have a strong defense system against cancer, and scientists from the University of Utah are starting to figure out why. Typically, large mammals are believed to be of particularly high risk for developing the […]
British City Goes On A Campaign Against Sugar To Combat Obesity
The British city of Brighton and Hove is the first English city to enact a voluntary “sugar tax”. The local council of the city is calling on food and drink shops to impose a small […]
Fidgeting Can Help Offset A Sedentary Lifestyle
According to a new study, fidgeting throughout the day is good for your health. While it cannot come close to replacing traditional exercise completely, a little bit of fidgeting is a small part of a […]
Researchers Uncover Strong Link Between Being Overweight And Breast Cancer
It’s long been acknowledged that being overweight makes women more likely to develop cancer of the breast, but the explanations as to why have previously been unclear. Now scientists have established that tissue around breast […]
Coca-Cola Creates Lobby Group To Shift Blame For Obesity Away From Diets
Coca-Cola has funded the creation of the Global Energy Balance Network (“GEBN”), and the organization’s message is clear: obesity is not caused by the foods or drinks a person consumes, but rather because that person […]
Study Finds Keeping Weight Off A Multi Year Effort For Dieters
New research show just how unlikely it is for men to keep weight off after losing it. According to a study conducted by experts at King’s College London, overweight males only have a one in […]
Researchers Uncover Revolutionary New Diet That Could Completely Change The Idea Of Human Nutrition
There’s new hope for the 60 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese: Revolutionary new diets may be just around the corner. The computer generated food plans work specifically for your body type, in […]
America Continues To Get Fatter As Obesity Rate Hits Record High
Americans just keep getting fatter, with nearly 28 percent admitting they are clinically obese, a new survey has found. That makes more than two-thirds of Americans either overweight or obese. Yet the poll, conducted by […]
Being Obese May Actually Help You Survive A Heart Attack
Contrary to what you usually hear about being overweight and heart health, a new study found that being obese may actually improve the chances of survival after a heart attack. The counter-intuitive findings stem from […]
New Photos Show North Korean Dictator Getting Even Larger, Possibly On Purpose
Things are anything but normal in North Korea, arguably the world’s most backward country, with new images released Thursday that confirm this. The images show North Korea’s brutal leader proudly displaying his ever-expanding belly in […]