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Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines | CBC News

A comprehensive team approach is crucial for effective childhood obesity treatment, integrating both psychological support and nutritional guidance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Overcoming Obesity, With Diet and Physical Education

Diet plays a crucial role in obesity; promoting home cooking and nutritional education is essential.
Physical education must be prioritized in schools to combat childhood obesity effectively.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

The UK government will ban junk food ads on TV before 21:00 starting October 2025 to combat childhood obesity.
Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines | CBC News

A comprehensive team approach is crucial for effective childhood obesity treatment, integrating both psychological support and nutritional guidance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Overcoming Obesity, With Diet and Physical Education

Diet plays a crucial role in obesity; promoting home cooking and nutritional education is essential.
Physical education must be prioritized in schools to combat childhood obesity effectively.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

The UK government will ban junk food ads on TV before 21:00 starting October 2025 to combat childhood obesity.
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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050

Global obesity rates are predicted to exceed 50% among adults by 2050 without urgent action.
Lower-income countries will face the most significant increases in obesity rates.
Nigeria's obesity population could triple, highlighting urgent health concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Soft spaces out, stick-fighting in: Dutch call for the return of risky play

Encouraging outdoor risky play is essential for children's development and health, combating sedentary lifestyles and teaching risk management skills.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexico bans junk food in schools to combat alarming childhood obesity rates, with strict penalties for non-compliance.
#novo-nordisk
fromFuturism
7 months ago
Wellness

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Medicine

The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children

Novo Nordisk's Saxenda can significantly reduce children's BMI, showing potential for FDA approval in a market with currently no approved obesity medications for children.
fromFuturism
7 months ago
Wellness

Doctors Concerned About Drugmakers Testing Ozempic-Style Injections on Six-Year-Olds

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Medicine

The next big market for weight-loss drugs: children

Novo Nordisk's Saxenda can significantly reduce children's BMI, showing potential for FDA approval in a market with currently no approved obesity medications for children.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Food & drink

Unethical' junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims

Food companies use colorful packaging and cartoon characters to entice children into selecting unhealthy snacks, contributing to obesity issues.
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