Health
Obesity rates still rising in many states
In 1995, no state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. Now, all but one does.
Jul 7, 2011
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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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Mexico tackles epidemic of childhood obesity
(AP) -- Anghella Torres is just 4 years old, but already she weighs 66 pounds (30 kilos) - twice what she should. Because of her excess girth, her little feet constantly hurt from bearing the extra weight.
Oct 20, 2011
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Weekend binges just as bad for the gut as a regular junk food diet, study suggests
Yo-yoing between eating well during the week and bingeing on junk food over the weekend is likely to be just as bad for your gut health as a consistent diet of junk, new UNSW research suggests.
Jan 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexsomnia and sleep eating don't have treatment guidelines
If you have sleep apnea or insomnia, sleep specialists have well-vetted guidelines for the best evidence-based treatments.
Sep 14, 2023
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Social media users 'copy' friends' eating habits
Social media users are more likely to eat fruit and veg—or snack on junk food—if they think their friends do the same, a new study has found.
Feb 7, 2020
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Battling obesity with better mathematical models
In the war to lose weight it may be something other than willpower or junk food that's preventing victory: it could be faulty use of mathematics.
Feb 23, 2012
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Study suggests junk food in schools doesn't cause weight gain among children
While the percentage of obese children in the United States tripled between the early 1970s and the late 2000s, a new study suggests that—at least for middle school students—weight gain has nothing to do with the ...
Jan 17, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to improve your mood? It's time to ditch the junk food
Worldwide, more than 300 million people live with depression. Without effective treatment, the condition can make it difficult to work and maintain relationships with family and friends.
Feb 4, 2019
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Worried about vitamin safety? Experts offer advice
Two studies this week raised gnawing worries about the safety of vitamin supplements and a host of questions. Should anyone be taking them? Which ones are most risky? And if you do take them, how can you pick the safest ones?
Oct 13, 2011
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