A Super-Sized ‘Last Supper’
Researchers examining depictions of the most iconic meal of all time find portion sizes dramatically increased over the last millennium.
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Taxing Tater Tots Beats Subsidizing Salads
New research finds subsidizing healthy food is no answer to the obesity epidemic.
A Fatter Phobia
Overweight is the new normal in America. So why do we still share an immediate, negative reaction toward the obese?
Information: The New Weight-Loss Drug
Research shows that nutritional information about fast food inspires parents to make healthier choices for their kids.
Little Stores and Fatter Kids
Lots of urban kids are flocking to eat crappy food peddled by corner stores, but both kids and vendors can be shown a more nutritious way.
Taking Tater Tots Off the Tray
Recommendations from a panel of nutrition experts seek to make school lunches healthier, but enacting them is easier said than done.
Cut Commercials, Not Carbs
The fries children see on TV may determine their weight as much as the ones they're eating.
New Weapons in the War Between Willpower and Willy Wonka
Research suggests certain mental games may help chocolate lovers resist the temptation to overindulge.
Burning Fat With E. Coli’s Help
As this blog has been telling readers for a while now, medical research on mice should never be shunted — unless, of course, the 'shunt' itself is the focus of the research.
A Spicy Way to Keep the Weight Off?
Think you might be adding an extra pound or two around the middle? Well, then it might be time to reach up to that spice shelf and take down your bottle of turmeric powder.