Mars Bars Are Now Smaller, Still Cost the Same

Mars Bars Are Now Smaller, Still Cost the Same

Mars UK finally admits to under the counter price rise

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • May 15th, 2009
A Good Body Image Can Lead to Weight Issues

A Good Body Image Can Lead to Weight Issues

Study shows overweight women pick bigger role models to look up to

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 11th, 2009
Mothers Are Huge Contributors to Childhood Obesity

Mothers Are Huge Contributors to Childhood Obesity

They tend to overfeed their babies

Number of Cancer Cases from Obesity Reaches Critical Levels

Number of Cancer Cases from Obesity Reaches Critical Levels

Doctors warn excess fat is the second most dangerous enemy after smoking

Junk Food Ads Could Be Banned from TV

Junk Food Ads Could Be Banned from TV

Health experts are pushing for the decision

Parents Can’t Tell When Kids Are Obese and Overweight

Parents Can’t Tell When Kids Are Obese and Overweight

Study shows the problem of childhood obesity must first be tackled at home

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 28th, 2009
Identifying the Three Most Ruthless Diseases in the US

Identifying the Three Most Ruthless Diseases in the US

Obesity, heart conditions and smoking take the cake

Junk Food Linked to Happiness in Children

Junk Food Linked to Happiness in Children

Study shows kids who have unhealthy eating habits are less likely to be unhappy

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 15th, 2009
No More Soda Would Combat Teen Obesity

No More Soda Would Combat Teen Obesity

The problem is very widespread

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 15th, 2009
Cellular Insulin-Processing Abilities Linked to Obesity

Cellular Insulin-Processing Abilities Linked to Obesity

The find moves the focus of research from genes to cells

Genetics in Babies Influenced by Maternal Eating Habits

Genetics in Babies Influenced by Maternal Eating Habits

Correct eating is crucial during pregnancy

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 13th, 2009
Kids Are Less Active Because of Urban Design

Kids Are Less Active Because of Urban Design

Australian researchers have made the new find

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • April 9th, 2009
Backers Ask for Soda Tax to Fight Obesity

Backers Ask for Soda Tax to Fight Obesity

Tax of a penny an ounce would considerably decrease soda intake

Request for Government Tax on Chocolate Sparks Outrage

Request for Government Tax on Chocolate Sparks Outrage

British politicians say chocolate is responsible for soaring obesity rate

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • March 19th, 2009
Study Says: Obesity Is as Bad as Lifelong Smoking

Study Says: Obesity Is as Bad as Lifelong Smoking

Weighing more can take as much as 10 years off

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 18th, 2009
Exercising Improves Self-Esteem in Overweight Children

Exercising Improves Self-Esteem in Overweight Children

It also reduces depressive symptoms

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 18th, 2009
Even Mild Obesity Reduces Life Span

Even Mild Obesity Reduces Life Span

People die at least a few years faster

 
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