New US diet guidelines push whole foods, meat and dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines that shift how Americans are urged to eat.
Jan 8, 2026
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Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: News and Research on Pediatric Obesity
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There's a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads
New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be ...
Jan 5, 2026
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UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Jan 5, 2026
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Understanding childhood obesity: Causes, treatments and how to reduce stigma
While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.
Dec 30, 2025
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Affluence protects children from obesity, even in areas with lots of unhealthy food outlets
Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food options, according to a study co-led by researchers at University College London (UCL).
Oct 2, 2025
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Marketing unhealthy food as good for kids is fueling obesity in South Africa: How to curb it
Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country's children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030.
May 12, 2025
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Insulin resistance in youth may inform type 2 diabetes prevention
Researchers have identified a mechanism underlying insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity. The findings, published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, present a targetable pathway that could one day allow clinicians ...
May 8, 2025
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A culturally adapted obesity prevention can better serve Latino families
A University of California, Riverside-led research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland ...
May 7, 2025
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Putting least calorific meals first on menu makes teenagers more likely to order them, study shows
New research has found that putting lower-calorie meal choices at the top of a restaurant menu, and reducing the availability of high-calorie options, makes teenagers more likely to order the healthier options.
Feb 11, 2025
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How limiting new fast-food outlets could reduce childhood obesity
Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children, according to research led by Lancaster University.
Oct 23, 2024
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