Overweight & Obesity
UK to limit junk food ads to tackle child obesity
The British government said Thursday it will bring in an evening watershed for junk food ads in a move to tackle the nation's obesity problem.
Jun 24, 2021
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Pediatrics
Smartphone use associated with unhealthy eating and overweight in teens
Even moderate smartphone use may influence teens' diet and weight, according to a new study of more than 53,000 Korean adolescents. Teens who used a smartphone for more than 2 hours per day were significantly more likely ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Junk food game helps people eat less and lose weight
Using a brain-training app helps people eat less junk food and lose weight, new research suggests.
Jun 1, 2021
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Health
Researchers find negative impact of junk food on kids' skeletal development
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sluggish coworker? Maybe they 'pigged out' last night
(HealthDay)—Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment—but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests.
Apr 12, 2021
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Health
New CSIRO tool to combat Australia's junk food addiction
Low-nutrient, high-calorie food continues to be the top choice for Australians, with new research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, showing that nearly four out of five people are overindulging in junk foods ...
Apr 7, 2021
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Health
To battle food inequity, a nonprofit helps neighbors eat healthy
When Bria Hutson was growing up in East Oakland, California, she had a routine. Every day after school, she and her friends would stop at a corner store and load up on chips, sodas and other junk food. The nearest grocery ...
Jan 4, 2021
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Health
From Abidjan to Jakarta, how the city is reinventing what we eat
From junk food to McDonaldization of society, the most derogatory remarks about what we eat are often linked with the urban space. For better or worse, cities are seen as the ultimate crossroads of food, nutritional and epidemiological ...
Dec 29, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
86% of teens exposed to junk food ads on social media
Young people are being exposed to junk food adverts across social media, streaming services and by celebrities and influencers, Cancer Research UK findings show today.
Dec 18, 2020
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Health
Junk food linked to age-marker in chromosomes: study
People who eat a lot of industrially processed junk food are more likely to exhibit a change in their chromosomes linked to ageing, according to research presented Tuesday at an online medical conference.
Sep 1, 2020
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