Ask the expert: Sugary drinks and genetic risk for obesity

The Expert: Dr. Lu Qi   Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health We asked Dr. Lu Qi of the Harvard School of Public Health to explain the importance of considering genetic factors when approaching your diet. His recently published study suggests a link between sugary drinks and a genetic … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Sugary drinks and genetic risk for obesity”

Maternal Obesity

Around the globe, more than 300 million women are obese—a grave concern given the harmful toll excess weight takes on pregnant women and their children. Maternal Obesity (Cambridge University Press, 2012) compiles the latest research about obesity in women of childbearing age into one comprehensive volume. The book thoroughly examines the adverse health effects of obesity … Continue reading “Maternal Obesity”