Real Talk About Why American Children Are Obese
Viewing the Root Causes through a Public Health Lens
Childhood obesity can be treated, but the social determinants of health hold more sway than surgery or nixing sugary soda, says the Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Roy Kim.
Sleep, Obesity and Heart Health
How Sleep Disturbances Can Affect the Risk of Heart Attack
Being short on sleep doesn’t just make you irritable – it can affect your heart as well.
Learn How They’re Boosting Health in the Windy City
Healthy Chicago 2.0 Aims to Equalize Resources to Reduce Health Inequality
By 2020, officials in Chicago hope to accomplish 82 objectives, with the idea that they can raise health outcomes across the city. The city’s top health official gives an update.
Reporting on Efforts to Curtail Obesity
Improvement in Overall Obesity Rate, But Not Among Severely Obese
The U.S. is tackling its obesity problem with a little success, but significant problems remain and contribute to additional medical problems.
Myths about Obesity
Americans Hold Unsupported Beliefs on Weight Gain
A researcher debunks many long-held notions about the causes of obesity and how it can be prevented.
The Public Policy of Obesity
State Actions to Ease Obesity Crisis Uneven
While many states have moved to help schools and communities counteract the oversizing of America, others remain silent.
Sleep and Obesity
Research Explores Whether Lack of Sleep is Making Americans Fat
In a chronically sleep-deprived nation – one fueled by social media and the Internet – skimping on a solid snooze can lead to higher food intake.
Kids and Obesity
A Potential Pause in Childhood Obesity Increases?
A Mayo physician gives a detailed overview of the rapid growth in childhood obesity, including a potential sign it may have paused.
Obesity and Psychology
Chicken-or-Egg Questions About Obese People
Food and mood: The psychology behind binge eaters, emotional eaters and depression.
Obesity 101
A short course on all aspects of obesity
Obesity and Exercise
Small Movement Throughout the Day Can Have Big Impact
Researcher explains what he calls the “cubicle divide” between those who move around on a regular basis and those who remain seated.
Deciphering the Science
In an Avalanche of Studies, How to Know Which to Trust?
A researcher gives a handful of tips for reading, deciphering and explaining complex medical literature.
Rules for Fighting Fat
Simple Tips to Help Curb the Pounds
As nation beefs up, excess pounds create a problem for the military and for national security.
Measuring Fat
NIH Researcher Precisely Measures What Goes in and What Goes Out
By carefully counting calories, researchers are learning which body types are prone to weight gain and which aren’t.
Obesity Leads to Vicious Cycle
Researcher Explains Spiral Started With Overeating, Lack of Exercise
For the physically inactive, long-term obesity can lead to host of ailments as cells die and muscles wither.
Giving Eaters a Nudge
Marketing Contributed to Obesity Crisis – and Could Help Alleviate It
Marketing professor says groceries can be redesigned to steer consumers away from unhealthy options and towards fresh produce.
Super-sized Surgical Complication
Obesity Has Impact on Surgery for Patients and Health Systems
Hospitals need to build drastically different operating rooms and patient suites if they are going to properly treat the patients of tomorrow.
Obesity’s Burgeoning Public Health Crisis
Many Time-Saving Devices Have Also Helped Add to Waistlines
What does the electric can-opener have to do with America’s obesity crisis? A top CDC researcher explains.
Getting Fit in Phoenix
Researchers Aim To Put Theory into Practice, Helping Shed Pounds
In Phoenix, a new program uses libraries to connect with kids and – make exercise fun.
What the Feds are Learning About Obesity
Feds are Studying Fat vs. Carbs, Microbes, Exercise, More
Government researchers explore ways to curb America’s weight problem.
Industry Initiative and Opportunity
Physical Activity, Appetite & the Brain
New Science of Sedentariness
Predatory Publishers: Keeping Track
Metabolic Flexibility and Obesity
Transformative Weight Loss
The Biology of Obesity
