Mar 17th, 2010 · A new study adds another striking bit of evidence to the obesity paradox. Those with chronic heart failure who are obese are less likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest than skinny or normal-weight folks.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · First Lady Michelle Obama has begun nationally promoting her campaign to combat childhood obesity. And she says the media plays a major role in the problem. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and Dr. Darcy Thompson, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discuss the link between advertising and childhood obesity.
Feb 10th, 2010 · One can't help but ponder how much easier healthy eating might be for children living in a dual-income household with two ivy leaguers as parents, and, how much more convenient healthy eating becomes after moving into the White House where expert chefs cater to even the most picky culinary preferences.
Feb 8th, 2010 · Some commonsense habits at home can make a real difference in childhood obesity, researchers say.
Jan 29th, 2010 · Kicking off a new national campaign against childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama says the issue is something she has had to confront while raising her own daughters. She opened up about how the family physician told her one day that she needed to pay attention to some warning signs.
Jan 20th, 2010 · A review of the scientific evidence suggests that screening children for obesity starting at age 6 can identify those with problems and give them effective help for slimming down.
Jan 14th, 2010 · The obesity epidemic in the United States appears to have hit a plateau — with one exception. Boys between the ages of six and 19 are still getting bigger. Dr. Anjali Jain, a Washington D.C. pediatrician, talks to Deborah Amos about the risks of childhood obesity.
Jan 13th, 2010 · Two studies this week suggest Americans may finally be responding to public health messages warning against health problems which result from obesity. Still, with two-thirds of American adults overweight or obese, the problem hasn't gone away.