Obesity
Coke Goes Global With Anti-Obesity Push
Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world.
CDC: Children Eating, Drinking Fewer Calories
New research indicates that children are consuming fewer calories than they did at the turn of the century.
Sex To Burn Calories? Study Exposes Obesity Myths
Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids’ weight.
Coca-Cola To Address Obesity For First Time In Television Ads
Coca-Cola became one of the world’s most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it’s taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.
Review Of Past Studies Backs Up Claims Of “Obesity Paradox”
ATLANTA (WAOK) – A new review of close to 100 past studies appears to be lending some credence to the concept of a so-called “obesity paradox.” The new study’s lead author, a scientist with the […]
Study: Facebook Could Cause Obesity
Researchers at Columbia University have learned that using Facebook may be tied to obesity, due to the negative eating habits that could result from frequent visitation of social networking sites.
Researchers: Obesity Can Be Predicted At Birth
A new study has reportedly found a way to predict obesity at birth.
Study: Genetic Obesity May Prevent Depression
New genetic research has found that the genes thought to be contributing factors to obesity could have one benefit for the people carrying them – by acting as an inhibitor to genes that may cause depression.
Study: 5-Year-Old Children Think They Are Too Fat
A new study has found that elementary school children are concerned about their appearance in bathing suits.
Study: Black Women More Likely Than Whites To Put On Pounds Under Stress
A stressed-out black woman is more likely to gain more weight than a stressed-out white woman, according to a new study.
