November 30, 2021 Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA panel weighs safety, effectiveness Government health advisers on Tuesday weighed the benefits and risks of a closely watched drug from Merck that could soon become the first U.S.-authorized pill for patients to take at home to treat COVID-19.
October 13, 2021 FDA releases new salt guidance aimed at reducing levels The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods.
September 30, 2021 Low-carb diet benefits heart health for overweight people, researchers say A low-carb diet that is high in unsaturated fat may be beneficial for the cardiovascular health of those who are overweight, according to researchers.
September 29, 2021 Artificial sweetener in soda, other drinks may increase food cravings, appetite in women and obese people Diet soda and drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, researchers say.
September 24, 2021 Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to a new study published in Current Biology.
September 16, 2021 CDC study finds childhood obesity increased at ‘substantial and alarming’ levels during COVID pandemic Child obesity levels in the U.S. increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among children who were already obese from the outset, according to the findings of a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
September 15, 2021 States with high obesity rate nearly double since 2018: CDC Adult obesity rates are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday, noting 16 states with an adult obesity prevalence of at least 35%, up from nine states in 2018.
April 14, 2021 BPA-like chemical raising concern of ‘alarming’ brain damage: study A popular chemical alternative to bisphenol A (BPA), known for use in plastic water bottles and food cans, is causing concerns that it could “seriously damage” human brains.
March 11, 2021 Amid coronavirus, anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce risk of severe illness, experts say Biohacker Dave Asprey, creator of Bulletproof Coffee, and Dr. Mark Hyman, creator of The Pegan Diet — as in, paleo and vegan — recently went viral online with their conversation about evidence that obesity can increase the likelihood of serious complications from a coronavirus infection.
