It’s no secret that children all over the world are putting on too much weight; in the US, an astonishing 1/3 of children are overweight or obese. Even in China, the obesity rates for children are dramatically rising. Being overweight as a child can lead to many diseases as an adult, including heart disease, diabetes, …

I’ve mentioned before that TV viewing can lead to weight gain for children, and now there’s an official policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics which reviews the evidence and offers advice to parents and doctors. Called “Children, Adolescents, Obesity, and the Media”, the bottom line is that there is indeed strong evidence that …

Last week I discussed the fascinating results from a large study which showed how regular use of yogurt can actually cause weight loss. Yes, this is for real, and I found the findings impressive enough to encourage all my readers to start eating yogurt daily. Sounds easy, yes? Sure, it should be — but not …

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