Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity

Moms Eat Junk Food, Kids Get Fat
Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have obesity-prone children, rat studies suggest.

UK and US guidelines on kids' physical activity levels need reth...
(BMJ-British Medical Journal) UK and US guidelines on how much physical activity children need to boost their health and stave off obesity need to be...

Device blocking stomach nerve signals shows promise in obesity
(Mayo Clinic) A new implantable medical device, developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic researchers, shows promise as a reversible and less...

Obesity Battle Continues
Classes are out for children across the country, but the fight to boost fitness and curb fat among America's youth doesn't end with the school year,...

Stigma of Obesity Not Easy to Shed
Obese people often feel discriminated against and misunderstood by both the public and their physicians, according to a new study from Australia.