Obesity is high and holding steady in the United States, but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 people. Nearly 1 in 10 of those … Read more
The Italian diet is famously delicious, with people in the country enjoying everything from cornetto pastry for breakfast to pizza for dinner – and then there is ice cream. And the wine. No one is more aware of that than Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of Valdobbiadene in northern Italy. He has held the post for … Read more
KEY POINTS By 2030, nearly half of U.S. adults will be obese, including almost 1 in 4 who will have severe obesity. Many American food additives (think flame retardants and suspected carcinogens) and production standards that have been approved domestically are banned or strictly regulated abroad. Despite being home to a vast array of culinary … Read more
Nearly a decade after a person succeeded in the civil services exam but was declared “temporarily unfit” to be a civil servant due to obesity, the Supreme Court came to his rescue on Friday, August 2, 2024, by ordering the UPSC to conduct his medical examination afresh. The BMI of the candidate was at 31.75, … Read more
Ideally, cats and dogs should have a clearly visible waist and an upwardly slanting abdomen. The ribs should not be visible but easily felt. Ideally, cats and dogs should have a clearly visible waist and an upwardly slanting abdomen. If they do not, they are overweight. Photo: Kevin Kwong “Since so many pets are overweight, … Read more
Nearly a decade after a person succeeded in the civil services exam but was declared “temporarily unfit” to be a civil servant due to obesity, the Supreme Court came to his rescue on Friday by ordering the UPSC to conduct his medical examination afresh. The top court used its special powers under Article 142 of … Read more
The guidelines also said interventions were needed for other common conditions such as myopia and scoliosis, to which poor diet and not enough outdoor activity were contributing factors. Experts have raised the alarm about the health issue, most recently in May when Shen Hongbing, director of the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, told … Read more
SCOTS tots as young as four are battling Type 2 diabetes — amid a childhood obesity crisis. Around 700 kids have been diagnosed with the disease, linked to excess fat. 3 Kids’ bulging waistlines are being blamed for a record rise in diabetes cases 3 Youngsters face taking medications and daily blood checks to keep … Read more
Despite its reputation as a sugary snack for a movie night, popcorn can be healthy. But, only if it is prepared in the right way. Standard cinema popcorn or pre-packaged popcorn at the supermarket isn’t the healthiest option, but without any added fats, sugar and salt, it could be really good for you. If you … Read more
A month’s supply of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes wonder-drug Ozempic has an average list price of $936 in the U.S. compared to just $83 in France, according to a 2023 report by American health policy organization KFF. “If the prices of these drugs are not substantially reduced, they have the potential to bankrupt the American healthcare … Read more
