Science Aug 30 Huge new study casts doubt on conventional wisdom about fat and carbs By Patrick Skerrett, STAT
May 08 Watch Conversation: Filming “The Weight of the Nation” John Hoffman, executive producer of HBO's "Weight of the Nation" series, talks obesity.
Science May 07 Watch Incredible, Edible Bugs: Will Meals of Mealworms Catch on in U.S.? Incredible, Edible Bugs: Will Meals of Mealworms Catch on in U.S.?…
Health Jun 07 Forum: Obesity Becoming Global Problem Ray Suarez hosts an online forum with obesity experts and authors Barry Popkin and Michael Power on the causes of weight gain in societies around the world. By Talea Miller
Health Feb 09 Watch First Lady Kicks Off Campaign Against Childhood Obesity Michelle Obama launched a new program Tuesday aimed at eliminating childhood obesity within one generation. The "Let's Move" initiative, which seeks to reshape childhood eating and exercise habits, marks her first major public policy effort as first lady.
Feb 09 Watch Michelle Obama: Team Effort Needed to Halt Childhood Obesity In an interview with Jim Lehrer, first lady Michelle Obama said it's critically important for the future of the country to bring childhood obesity under control and encourage more physical fitness. Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch Dr. Kessler Delves Into the Mysteries of Food Cravings Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser talks to author Dr. David Kessler about overeating and what is behind people's cravings, the subject of his new book, "The End of Overeating."… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch ‘Brown Fat’ Studies Provide New Medical Insights, Hope For Weight Loss New studies reveal that "brown fat," a type of fat scientists previously thought disappeared after infancy, can burn large amounts of calories if activated by cold temperatures. An author of one study explains the discovery and its possible medical applications. Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch Chicago City Council Proposes Anti-Trans Fats Ordinance A report looks at Chicago City Council's anti-fat diet plan, which includes keeping trans fats off of menus and would make Chicago the first major city in the country to limit trans fats. Continue watching