ARTICLES RELATING TO OBESITY

Americans still making unhealthy choices

2013-05-22 09:35

High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity are still being reported in the US.

Why teenagers get fat

2013-05-15 15:15

South African teenagers are gaining weight at an alarming rate, a crisis that is also seen on a global scale. What are the reasons for adolescent obesity, and is it preventable?

Why teenagers get fat

2013-05-13 11:23

South African teenagers are gaining weight at an alarming rate, a crisis that is also seen on a global scale. What are the reasons for adolescent obesity, and is it preventable?

Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global

2013-05-09 08:08

Coca-Cola promises to make diet drinks more widely available around the world.

City of Joburg promotes healthy living

2013-05-06 10:36

The City of Johannesburg launched a campaign aimed at educating people about living a healthy lifestyle in Soweto.

Young men biggest consumers of sugar

2013-05-02 13:27

A US research team has found that men consume more added sugar than women, a habit which is linked to an increased risk for weight gain and obesity.

Are you addicted to food?

2013-04-23 08:22

Food is a biological necessity, which means it is unlike other addictive substances. Can anyone be truly addicted to food?

Australians are getting fatter

2013-04-16 10:15

Australians are smoking and drinking less than they were five years ago but are fatter and more anxious, according to a new survey profiling the nation's health.

Science reveals why you can't eat one potato chip

2013-04-12 08:33

Do you suffer from hedonic hyperphagia? That means ‘eating to excess for pleasure rather than hunger’ and it plagues millions around the world.

Study locates more obesity genes

2013-04-09 05:00

New gene locations linked to obesity have been pinpointed in a large study by an international team of researchers.

Breath test may predict obesity risk

2013-03-27 07:55

A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.

Zille plans to make Western Cape healthier

2013-03-13 12:35

Western Cape premier Helen Zille has appointed researchers to find ways for people to lead healthier lifestyles, it was reported on Wednesday.

Extra kilos may lead to enlarged heart

2013-03-08 10:51

Carrying around excess body weight, particularly in early adulthood, can result in a dangerously enlarged heart later in life, a new study finds.

Study shows declining life span for US women

2013-03-05 09:12

A new study offers more compelling evidence that life expectancy for some US women is actually falling, a disturbing trend that experts can't explain.

Obesity in SA: where will it end?

2013-02-12 11:29

The latest figures on obesity in South Africa are frightening; especially as obesity can lead to serious lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer, says DietDoc.

Obese teens on The Biggest Loser

2013-01-22 00:00

The decision to include three obese teenagers in the latest season of The Biggest Loser TV show in the US, has sparked much controversy. DietDoc explains why it's a bad idea.

56% of SA women are obese

2012-10-23 09:22

A frightening statistic. But, experts reckon they may have a solution - and it's not dieting or exercise. Say what?!

Link between drinks and obesity

2012-09-23 14:32

Three new studies published in the United States have reaffirmed a link between sweetened drinks and fruit drinks to an epidemic of obesity that is sweeping the United States.

Is my child too skinny?

2012-08-29 10:16

Some kids are all skin and bone, but how skinny is too skinny?

Big cooldrinks facing the chop in New York

2012-06-01 13:03

New York City's mayor is proposing a ban on the sale of large cooldrinks and other sugary drinks in the hopes of combating obesity - an expansion of efforts to encourage healthy behaviour.

Obesity is a huge challenge for SA’s big kids

2012-05-09 15:14

A weight-loss programme has been devised to help kids shed extra kilos.

The cost of obesity

2012-03-01 14:41

Money and well-being: these are two things obesity can cost you.

Slimmer kid, higher score?

2012-01-13 09:38

Controversial diet guru recommends giving slim kids higher marks.

 

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Childhood ADHD tied to obesity decades later

2013-05-21 10:08

Boys who are diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school are more likely to grow up to be obese adults, a new study suggests.

Eating insects may help fight obesity

2013-05-14 08:11

Munching on some nutritious insects could help fight obesity, claim researchers.

Obesity crisis fuels jump in sleep apnoea

2013-05-13 09:36

Researcher calls troubled sleep an 'uncalculated cost' of America's weight epidemic.

Coke anti-obesity campaign to go global

2013-05-08 18:00

Coca-Cola is promising to make diet drinks more widely available, in a push against critics who say its drinks fuel obesity rates.

Childhood obesity starts at home

2013-05-06 09:38

Study shows children who live in 'walkable' neighbourhoods are less likely to be overweight.

Celebrity chef recipes bad for your health

2013-04-25 10:28

Experts warn celebrity chef recipe's are "exacerbating" health problems.

Are you addicted to food?

2013-04-23 13:50

Food is a biological necessity, which means it is unlike other addictive substances. Can anyone be truly addicted to food?

Teen births up obesity risk later in life

2013-04-22 09:20

Having a child before age 20 linked to 32% greater odds of obesity, study finds.

Patients often biased against fat doctors, too

2013-04-16 09:50

People are less likely to trust and follow the advice of an overweight doctor, according to a new online survey that suggests "weight bias" may go both ways in the doctor-patient relationship.

Weight loss surgery tied to colon cancer risk

2013-04-11 11:55

Obesity is already linked to a higher risk of colon or rectal cancer, but a new study suggests this risk is even greater for obese people who have undergone weight-loss surgery.

Starting solids early tied to obesity

2013-03-31 05:00

Four in ten new parents start feeding their babies solid foods before their four-month birthday, according to a new study.

Genetic code of oesophageal cancer found

2013-03-25 09:01

Scientists have found mutations in 26 genes that may cause oesophageal cancer, a breakthrough they hope will lead to new drugs for the deadly and increasingly frequent disease.

Obese new moms risk heart attack, stroke

2013-03-12 09:16

Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.

Coca-Cola cans Sprite in obesity fight

2013-03-06 18:48

As part of its anti-obesity campaign, Coca-Cola says it's replacing Sprite in the United Kingdom with a version that uses a sweetener that contains fewer calories.

Exercise eases depression in obese

2013-02-19 10:20

Study found as little as 8 minutes of daily activity helped patients scheduled for weight-loss surgery.

Obesity problems can begin in the womb

2013-02-11 10:06

Weight problems can begin in the womb, according to research carried out by German scientists.

Coca-Cola tackles obesity

2013-01-14 17:16

Coca-Cola is addressing a growing cloud over the soft drinks industry with a series of ads to help people burn off the calories of happiness in a can of Coke.

Urbanisation, cultural beliefs fuel obesity

2012-10-22 00:00

Urbanisation and cultural beliefs are playing a big role in the rapidly growing obesity epidemic in South Africa, an obesity expert has warned.

Army declares war on obese soldiers

2012-08-30 10:25

The SANDF has declared war on obesity in its ranks with nearly 10% of their 60 000 soldiers either obese or overweight.

US approves obesity drug

2012-06-28 07:35

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat obesity in 13 years, a drug called lorcaserin, marketed as Belviq and made by Arena Pharmaceuticals.

Weight loss: every kilojoule counts

2012-05-22 00:00

Need to lose weight? Most people tend to give up before they have even started, says DietDoc. However, losing just 5 to 10% of your body weight, will already improve your health.

Doctors blast McDonald's Olympic sponsorship

2012-05-01 12:24

McDonald's is a sponsor for the London Olympics - and a British doctors' group says that's sending the wrong message in a country with ballooning obesity.

Mom ridicules obese 7-year-old

2012-03-23 14:26

Mom subjects her 7-year-old to public humiliation and extreme dieting.

Minister explains porky politicians

2012-02-17 22:28
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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has offered insight into why many politicians suffer the curse of bulging stomachs and widening waist lines – the availability of food.

Obesity = fewer people on ferries

2011-12-22 13:11

The Washington state ferry service has had to reduce the capacity of the nation's largest ferry system because people have been packing on the pounds.

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