Jul 18 U.K. study: Most obese people unlikely to lose weight and keep it off By Rialda Zukic A study published this week in the American Journal of Public Health shows that obese people are statistically unlikely to lose weight and keep it off. Continue reading
Jun 23 This mushroom might alter gut bacteria for the better, study finds By Catherine Woods Ingredients in Reishi mushrooms can alter gut bacteria in the stomach, according to researchers, reversing the symptoms of obesity in mice, including weight gain and insulin resistance. Continue reading
Jun 16 FDA moves to phase out unhealthy artificial trans fats By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Scientists say there are no health benefits to trans fats, which are used in processing food and in restaurants, usually to improve texture, shelf life or flavor. They can raise levels of "bad" cholesterol and lower "good" cholesterol, increasing the… Continue reading
May 10 Fast food kills gut bacteria that can keep you slim, book claims By Daniel Costa-Roberts Fast food may be unhealthy not only because of its processed ingredients and huge portions -- it can also kill off beneficial gut bacteria that help burn calories, according to new information from a prominent British researcher… Continue reading
Mar 04 If you avoid these 3 risk factors, scientists can count how many healthy years you'll add By Laura Santhanam For the first time, scientists have quantified how many heart failure-free years you add to your life if you avoid risky habits that harm your body and contribute to chronic illness. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 7:34 The extra costs of extra weight for older adults By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News Lifelong obesity, now common in the U.S., is beginning to change how Americans age. Along Alabama's Gulf Coast, one in three adults is obese, and many who have lived with the negative health effects of excess weight are entering their… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 5:49 Progress in curbing childhood obesity, but major racial gaps persist By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 31 Majority of Americans favor calorie postings in restaurants, vending machines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch Will labeling calorie counts on menus bring down America's obesity rates? By PBS News Hour Food chains, including restaurants, cafes and even some vending machines, will soon be required to list calorie counts clearly on their menus. Margaret Hamburg of the FDA, the group responsible for the new law, speaks with Judy Woodruff on the… Continue watching
Nov 14 Could coffee help prevent obesity's negative side effects? By Nora Daly Coffee consumption may help offset some of obesity’s negative side effects, according to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research. Continue reading