Obesity

Bad Diets for Kids–and the Drugs That Enable Them

March 14, 2013, 2:17 pm

Like adults, children are suffering from “middle-age spread”—too many calories and not enough exercise. And like adults, they are taking pills to accommodate the conditions [...]

Canada’s Obesity Rates at Alarming Levels

March 5, 2013, 10:06 pm

Canada’s obesity rates have reached alarming levels and are continuing to rise, a UBC study shows.

Are You Overeating?

February 13, 2013, 6:04 pm

Many people today overeat regularly without realizing it. Overeating has just become a habit, and as a result, they end up feeling frustrated with their continual struggle [...]

Food Think Tank Aims to Fix a Sick Food System

January 14, 2013, 1:01 am

High rates of obesity, hunger, and malnutrition can be found around the world, but Food Tank believes that solutions may already be within reach.

Don’t Become a Diabetes Statistic in 2013

December 31, 2012, 5:55 pm

Today, diabetes and its complications make a perfect medical train wreck.

Shanghai Struggling With Obesity, Report Says

November 16, 2012, 2:16 pm

According to a recent official study, obesity in Shanghai is reaching levels seen only in the United States and a few other Western countries.

Denmark to Abolish Fat Tax

November 11, 2012, 4:01 pm

The Danish government on Saturday announced that it is getting rid of the world’s first tax on fatty foods because it cost too much and did not impact eating habits.

Childhood Obesity: A Growing, Costly Problem

October 24, 2012, 9:18 pm

New York state is facing a growing obesity problem that costs nearly $12 billion a year in medical expenses.

More Than Half of American Dogs, Cats are Too Fat

October 8, 2012, 2:12 pm

More than half of the cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, with a slew of related health problems, according to a watchdog organization.

One-Third of Canadian Children Overweight or Obese

October 1, 2012, 3:35 pm

Almost one-third of Canadian children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to a study published by Statistics Canada.