Apr 18 This genetic test can predict your odds for obesity from the day you're born By Vicky Stein Obesity could be in your future — and this $50 genetic test can predict your risk. Continue reading
Nov 21 Why the fattest bear is the picture of health By Vicky Stein Scientists say bears are the “metabolic magicians of the mammalian world.” And someday, the secrets of these bears' cycles may help inform human health, too. Continue reading
Sep 13 Seven U.S. states now have adult obesity rates of 35 percent or higher By Andrew Joseph, STAT Seven U.S. states now have adult obesity rates of 35 percent or higher, up from zero states just five years ago, according to federal data. Continue reading
Jun 28 More Americans exercise, but more U.S. adults also edge closer to obesity, survey says By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press If more Americans are exercising, how can more also be getting fatter?… Continue reading
May 08 Can't resist candy? You may have this mutation By Nsikan Akpan If you’re a candy lover or denier, you may want to blame one of your liver hormones, according to a new study. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 5:12 New food labels to emphasize calories, amount of 'added sugar' By PBS News Hour The FDA rolled out new rules for nutrition labels on packaged foods and drinks Friday, designed to highlight the amount of “added sugar” and calories in a given product. The measures, which take effect this summer, are part of a… Continue watching
Apr 08 Disney tried to suppress nutrition study on its theme park meals By Sheila Kaplan, STAT Disney, fearing a scandal, tried to press a journal to withdraw research paper from a controversial scientist. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 5:00 Why there's been a dangerous diabetes spike around the globe By PBS News Hour According to a new study from the World Health Organization, diabetes cases have quadrupled over the last 40 years, mostly in poorer nations. Today, 8.5 percent of all adults worldwide suffer from the chronic disease, and 3.7 million deaths are… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 5:32 American Academy of Pediatrics decides relationship with Coke is not so sweet By PBS News Hour Coca-Cola, the world's largest producer of sugary beverages, had been a partner and sponsor of the American Academy of Pediatrics. But the Academy is now ending its relationship after revelations that the company has paid for scientific research playing down… Continue watching
Sep 01 Study: Midlife obesity may spur risk for earlier Alzheimer's By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Obesity in midlife has long been suspected of increasing the risk of Alzheimer's. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health took a closer look and reported Tuesday that being overweight or obese at age 50 may affect the age, years… Continue reading