Commentary / World May 18, 2022
Obesity is stalking poor countries where hunger once reigned
by David Fickling
Low-cost calories are at the heart of the next big health crisis — and we have no systems in place to deal with the fallout.
Asia Pacific Dec 25, 2020
Influencers may face fines as China tackles obesity and food waste
by Tiffany May
More than half of China’s adult population is either overweight or obese, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Sep 2, 2020
Let's address the elephant in the sumo ring
by John Gunning
Weight loss is common after leaving the raised ring, but a lack of support from stables leaves wrestlers vulnerable against obesity and other serious health issues.
Commentary / World Aug 21, 2020
Calorie counts on restaurant menus probably won’t stop COVID-19
by Peter R. Orszag
Britain’s effort sounds like a good idea, but the evidence suggests it won’t protect people.
World / Science & Health Jul 14, 2020
Global hunger and obesity are worsening due to coronavirus fallout
by Agnieszka De Sousa
Hunger and malnourishment are increasing around the world as the coronavirus crisis pushes more people into poverty and limits access to healthy diets, according to the United Nations. Almost 690 million people were undernourished last year, the most since 2009, and the pandemic could tip ...
Commentary / World Oct 19, 2019
Southeast Asia has a weight problem
by Adam Minter
With obesity rates soaring, countries like Singapore and Malaysia are weighing aggressive interventions.
National Oct 9, 2019
Yahoo Japan rolls out 'deep-fried tax' for employees
by Kazuaki Nagata
Just a week after the consumption tax hike went into effect, another "tax" has hit employees at Yahoo Japan Corp. — in particular those who love crispy and juicy food. Calling it a "deep-fried food tax," the levy that started Tuesday is intended to encourage ...
National / Science & Health May 2, 2019
Eating more rice could help fight obesity, study led by Japan researcher suggests
The study was presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow.
National / Science & Health Apr 11, 2019
Want to control your weight? Intestinal worms could help, say Japanese researchers
by Magdalena Osumi
If it worked for Maria Callas, maybe it can work for others. Rumor has it that Callas, one of the most influential soprano singers of the 20th century, used tapeworms to maintain her figure, helping her lose around 50 kg in the 1950s. Although the truth ...
World Jan 28, 2019
Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population, linked by profit motives and policy inertia, a top commission said Sunday, calling for a binding plan and trillions of dollars to thwart the dangers. A $1 billion fund and action strategies ...
Lifestyle Jan 13, 2019
Are some of us born to have a beer belly?
by Faye Flam
Scientific literature on excess weight and health is expanding along with global waistlines, and yet, it's hard to find a solid, coherent scientific explanation for why some people get fat and others don't, and why some overweight people get Type 2 diabetes and heart ...
World May 18, 2018
London mayor looks to ban McDonald's and other fast food advertising from public transport
Billboards advertising junk food from vendors like McDonald's Corp. might be banned from London's Underground rail and bus network under new plans announced by the city's mayor, as part of his efforts to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity. Sadiq Khan, elected mayor of London ...