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FDA panel rejects highly anticipated diet pill Friday, July 16, 2010
A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to an anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects ... .. read more.. How Intestinal Bacteria May Make You Fat Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A growing body of evidence suggests that it’s bacteria, not burgers, that might ultimately lead to obesity. But what does that mean for a nation battling an obesity crisis? .. read more.. Parents Oblivious to Overweight Kids Thursday, July 1, 2010
As obesity rates hit record levels, a new study finds that many adults don’t recognize weight problems in their children. The consequences, for families and the country, can be severe. .. read more.. Healthy Living from 2 to 12 Friday, June 18, 2010
The Childhood Years: As your children grow, so do their medical needs. Plus: childhood obesity, and how to fight it. .. read more.. New York City's Flawed Calorie-Count Studies Friday, April 30, 2010
The new health-care law contains an overlooked boost for nutritionists like me: by next year, all national chains with more than 20 locations must offer "clear and conspicuous" calorie information. It's the most important obesity-related public policy since the USDA's food pyramid. But reception to .. .. read more.. How Childhood-Obesity Fight Damages Self Esteem Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Why the first lady's fight to end childhood obesity does damage to the children it's trying to help. .. read more..
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