America's fattest states: By the numbers
Posted on July 8, 2011, at 3:10 PMMississippi tips the scale more than the other 49 states, but every member of the union could stand to lose (quite) a few pounds
Are diet sodas making you fat?
Posted on June 30, 2011, at 6:45 AMLow-calorie drinks were never a miracle weight-loss drug, but it turns out they may actually be costing you victory in the battle of the bulge
Should fast food ads on TV be banned?
Posted on June 28, 2011, at 1:41 PMThe American Academy of Pediatrics wants to curb childhood obesity by banning junk food commercials during kid-friendly shows
Could $5-a-gallon gas cure obesity?
Posted on June 22, 2011, at 3:58 PMAmericans are too fat, and our gas is too expensive. But if economists are right, our pain at the pump could do more than fatten Saudi wallets
Deep-fried Kool-Aid: A 'nutritional nightmare'
Posted on June 21, 2011, at 11:13 AMMove over, deep-fried Twinkies. A sizzling version of the popular sugary Americana beverage is the latest county fair craze
Yoplait's controversial 'eating disorder' ad
Posted on June 17, 2011, at 2:04 PMThe yogurt maker yanks a cheesecake-guilt-themed commercial after complaints that it hit dangerously close to home for people with eating disorders
Is DASH the best diet ever?
Posted on June 9, 2011, at 6:20 AMThe popular eating plan, which emphasizes lots of fruits and veggies, tops U.S. News and World Report's best diet rankings. Why?
MyPlate: The Feds' 'costly goodbye' to the food pyramid
Posted on June 2, 2011, at 3:29 PMOn Thursday, the U.S.D.A. unveiled a new plate-shaped nutrition icon... at a reported cost of $2 million
Is your job making you fat?
Posted on May 27, 2011, at 4:51 PMJunk food isn't the only cause of America's obesity epidemic, say researchers. Being chained to your computer is also a major danger. Is there any solution?
Should doctors be allowed to refuse obese patients?
Posted on May 18, 2011, at 2:20 PMSome Florida gynecologists have set weight limits for their patients, saying it's too risky to treat women over 200 pounds. Is that discrimination?
The feds' war on school-lunch french fries
Posted on May 18, 2011, at 11:03 AMThe USDA may change lunch menus — all but banning the venerable "white potato" — and the spud industry is sputtering with rage
Is it time for schools to ban chocolate milk?
Posted on May 10, 2011, at 1:12 PMCiting health concerns, some school districts have already stopped serving sugary, flavored milk in their cafeterias
Are your friends making you fat?
Posted on May 9, 2011, at 1:47 PMA new study finds that having obese friends makes you more prone to being obese yourself
Another reason to lose weight: Improved memory
Posted on April 20, 2011, at 6:45 AMA new study suggests that taking better care of your body will also help take care of your brain
Is sugar a cancerous poison?
Posted on April 18, 2011, at 6:30 AMA leading scientist believes sugar does more than expand our waistlines — it's a "toxic substance" that causes heart disease and cancer
'Food Revolution': Is Jamie Oliver threatening personal liberty?
Posted on April 14, 2011, at 3:04 PMThe new season of the health-conscious chef's show has commentators wondering if he takes things too far in the name of fighting obesity
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