It’s poverty, not individual choice, that is driving extraordinary obesity levels
The obesity epidemic deserves much more serious attention than it is getting. It is, after all, thought to be killing…
Childhood obesity: the end of an epidemic?
The battle isnt over yet. www.shutterstock.com Children in Canada, their parents, health professionals and government ministers will welcome the news…
Weight loss treatments are not a permanent fix – that doesn’t mean they ‘don’t work’
It is often said that 95% of weight-loss measures dont work. Only, its not true. Advances in behavioural treatments (such…
Lockdown weight gain: telling people to eat less has never been the answer
We ate a lot more during the pandemic. The latest figures by Public Health England suggest that more than 40%…
Sugary drinks tax is working – now it’s time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks
A sugar tax on soft drinks has now been in operation in the UK for more than a year and…
Quality of sleep matters for your health, not just the duration – new study
The American National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get seven to nine hours sleep each night. Many people fall short…
COVID in India: the deep-rooted issues behind the current crisis
India finds itself in the throes of a humanitarian disaster. Until March 2021, case numbers were low in most parts…
Birth control pill linked to greater risk of blood clots in women with obesity – here’s what you need to know
The combined pill contains both oestrogen and progestin. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock Women who are obese and taking the combined…
Walking to school is not enough to prevent obesity
More children are overweight or obese nowadays because they dont get enough exercise, it is often claimed. One of the…
Child obesity is linked to deprivation, so why do poor parents still cop the blame?
Childhood obesity has risen ten-fold over the past 40 years. In the UK, roughly 30% of children are overweight or…
16 Different Types of Apples
16 Different Types of Apples Posted on Last updated: September 26, 2022 Categories Food Table of Contents Show Quicklist: Types…