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California introduces legislation to regulate modeling industry
California legislators are weighing a new law that would create health standards and workplace protections for professional models.
CDC may have underestimated prevalence of obesity in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have underestimated the number of obese adults in the U.S. in its 2013 Obesity Prevalence Maps by at least 12 million because of reliance upon self-reported height and weight…
An apple a day can keep the pounds away
Eating plenty of certain fruits and vegetables could do more than just keep the doctor away. A new Harvard Chan study has shown that increasing one’s intake of foods such as apples, blueberries, and bell peppers can also…
‘Binge-watching’ TV not good for the waistline
Sitting glued to the TV for hours at a time – or “binge-watching” – appears to encourage overeating and obesity, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer and director, health promotion and communication for the Department of Nutrition at Harvard…
A call to regulate starvation of 'Paris thin' models
Boston, MA ─ Prohibiting runway models from participating in fashion shows or photo shoots if they are dangerously thin would go a long way toward preventing serious health problems among young women—including anorexia nervosa and death from starvation—according…
Low-fat diet not most effective in long-term weight loss
Researchers conduct a systematic review of randomized clinical trials comparing the long-term effectiveness of low-fat and higher-fat dietary interventions on weight loss For immediate release: October 30, 2015 The effectiveness of low-fat diet on weight-loss has been debated…
Daily sugary drink habit increases risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Drinking one or two daily sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to excess weight gain and a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
Can certain fruits and vegetables prevent weight gain?
If you’re looking to lose weight, you may want to eat more blueberries and cauliflower, and cut back on the peas and potatoes.
Poll: Three in four adults played sports when they were younger, but only one in four still play
Despite difficult odds, many parents hope their child will become a professional athlete For immediate release: June 15, 2015 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that although…
A healthy breakfast essential to losing weight
If you want to lose weight or maintain a proper weight, eat a healthy breakfast, Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, advised in the Boston Globe January 13, 2015.…