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Obesity - News

Sugar's sick secrets: How industry forces have manipulated science to downplay the harm
9 January 2019 - Science Daily - Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods
Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key
Exposure to sugary breakfast cereal advertising directly influences children's diets
3 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - No compelling evidence for health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners
10 December 2018 - MedicalXpress - Simple tips to curb overindulgence can help stop pounds piling on at Christmas
29 November 2018 - The Guardian - 'Diabolical' diets: four in 10 children consume sugary drinks daily
22 November 2018 - The Guardian - Type 2 diabetes now affects nearly 7,000 young Britons
16 November 2018 - Nutrition Insight - Sugar crash? Alarming levels of sugar in milkshakes, UK lobby group says
15 November 2018 - Science Daily - Gut hormone and brown fat interact to tell the brain it's time to stop eating
Why some people overeat when they’re upset
Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen time
8 November 2018 - Science Daily - Study calls for sugar tax
2 November 2018 - MedicalXpress - Study suggests childhood obesity linked to poor school performance and coping skills
How diet impacts health and well-being
1 November 2018 - The Conversation - Moving to another country could mess with your gut bacteria
Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited
18 October 2018 - MedicalXpress - Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50 percent more likely to be overweight, obese
13 October 2018 - MedicalXpress - The long-term effects of maternal high-fat diets
10 October 2018 - MedicalXpress - The ideal weight makes for a healthier pregnancy
Babies of overweight mothers may risk developing self-regulation problems
7 October 2018 - Science Daily - Diet and weight may affect response to bipolar disorder treatment
3 October 2018 - MedicalXpress - Could beetroot juice alleviate obesity-related health implications?
1 October 2018 - The Scientist - Maternal Obesity and Diabetes Linked to Autism in Children
25 September 2018 - MedicalXpress - Evidence that increased BMI causes lower mental wellbeing
25 September 2018 - Science Daily - Lifestyle intervention may mitigate weight gain due to ubiquitous contaminant
21 September 2018 - MedicalXpress - Are there health benefits to taking turmeric?
Quitting junk food produces similar withdrawal-type symptoms as drug addiction
Ban on sale of energy drinks to children
19 September 2018 - Health News Review - Your kitchen could hurt you, save you, or make your children overweight
18 September 2018 - BBC - Pregnancy weight gain 'going unmeasured'
17 September 2018 - Eurekalert - Household cleaning products may contribute to kids' overweight by altering their gut microbiota
14 September 2018 - Futurity - Obesity can boost your risk of asthma
13 September 2018 - Futurity - High blood sugar in pregnancy ups child’s obesity risk
11 September 2018 - MedicalXpress - Global nutrition group issues first-ever consensus criteria for diagnosing malnutrition
Myth - Healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food
6 September 2018 - Science Daily - Rapid weight gain during infancy possible risk factor for later obesity in kids with autism
5 September 2018 - MedicalXpress - Globally, 1.4 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity
BBC News - Government proposes energy drinks ban for children
22 August 2018 - Science Daily - Found: A destructive mechanism that blocks the brain from knowing when to stop eating
17 August 2018 - The Conversation - Exaggerated portions alongside real nutrition claims on cereal boxes may mislead consumers – new study
9 August 2018 - MD Edge - Maternal obesity plus diabetes lead to psychiatric disorders in offspring
2 August 2018 - MedicalXpress - Misleading claims on sugar-rich cereals
1 August 2018 - Science Daily - Measure of belly fat in older adults is linked with cognitive impairment
Neuroscience News - How the Brain Controls Food Cravings
19 July 2018 - MedicalXpress - How maternal diet could change the infant gut microbiome
19 July 2018 - MedicalXpress - Food for thought: How the brain reacts to food may be linked to overeating
11 July 2018 - Nutraingredients - Prebiotic approach proves positive for obesity prevention, review finds
9 July 2018 - MedicalXpress - To reduce your risk of obesity, it helps to have a mom who follows five healthy habits
6 July 2018 - Cardiovascular Business - Mother’s lifestyle influences child’s obesity risk