The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6 percent of adults, according to US government data released Friday. Health experts are concerned about obesity because it is associated…
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UK bans online ads for junk food targeting children
Britain will ban junk food ads aimed at children from both print and social media from next year, the advertising rules watchdog said Thursday, a move welcomed by campaigners against child obesity. The new rules,…
WHO urges curbs on online food marketing to children
Governments must do more to protect children from sophisticated online methods used to market unhealthy foods to them, the World Health Organization in Europe said in a report released Friday. By using digital analytics and…
Beyond wheatgrass: vegan junk food is all the rage
Vegan diets are considered by most as healthy and environmentally responsible, with celebrity poster children touting benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy. But even vegans — who eschew all animal products like…
Eating bad foods increases the risk of depression
Eating foods high in trans-fats and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study published in the US, confirming previous studies that linked “junk food” with the disease. Researchers also showed…
Disney to ban junk-food ads on TV channels, websites
The Walt Disney Company, in a first for a US media giant, said Tuesday it will ban junk-food advertising on its TV channels and websites from 2015 to help fight obesity among US children. “This new initiative…