Maternal obesity directly impacts male offspring’s lifelong health
Recent findings reveal that sons born to mothers with obesity are more likely to face a host of health challenges from birth into adulthood, including a predisposition to obesity, liver conditions, and diabetes. This increased risk is attributed to the unique way male hormones, or androgens, interact with the developmental processes of the liver in male offspring. A groundbreaking study...Read MoreComprehensive analysis shows ultra-processed foods elevate metabolic disease risks
A pivotal study published in Frontiers in Nutrition meticulously explores the connection between the intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the heightened risk of metabolic disorders. The consumption of UPFs is often discouraged due to its potential role in fostering metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. These conditions detrimentally impact various...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieFebruary 6, 2024 Childhood Obesity, Obesity and Dental, Obesity in the UK0 comments
Health experts raise alarm over ‘appalling decline’ in UK child health
In a stark warning to the nation, leading health experts have highlighted an ‘appaling decline’ in the health and wellbeing of the UK’s children, attributing this trend to increasing instances of obesity and tooth decay among the youth. The Academy of Medical Sciences has released a report urging immediate intervention to halt the decline of physical and mental health in children under...Read MoreStudy reveals kimchi’s role in combating obesity among South Koreans
In an insightful study featured in BMJ Open, the intricate link between the consumption of kimchi and obesity levels within the South Korean populace has been meticulously analysed. This research delves into the multifaceted relationship between diet and obesity, spotlighting the traditional Korean delicacy, kimchi, known for its low-calorie content yet high nutritional value, including an...Read MoreThe first-ever “Obesity Bill of Rights” has been launched in the USA
In an unprecedented move to address the widespread and deeply rooted issue of obesity, which is the most prevalent and costly chronic disease across the United States, the National Consumers League (NCL) alongside the National Council on Aging (NCOA) have unveiled the nation’s inaugural Obesity Bill of Rights. This initiative, coupled with the establishment of the grassroots movement...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieFebruary 1, 2024 Asia, Childhood Obesity, Obesity and the Economy, Obesity Policy0 comments