The Committee on Advertising Practice (CAP) said its restrictions would also apply to all other media where under-16s made up a quarter of the audience. The rules are an attempt to help tackle obesity when children are spending more time online than ever before. But critics say the new rules do not go far enough […]
Researchers have found an intestinal bacterium, known as Akkermansia, that offers proven enduring benefits for the intestines of overweight mice and diabetic animals. The research also shows that the strengthening effects of this bacterium on the intestinal barrier remain even after pasteurization. Researchers of the Louvain Drug Research Institute of the University of Leuven in […]
The federal government has unveiled its strategy designed to mitigate Canada’s burgeoning obesity problem. In a speech in Montreal Oct. 24, Health Minster Jane Philpott said the country’s food labels and its beleaguered food guide are under review. “The classic one-size-fits all guide no longer meets the needs of Canadians,” Philpott said, insisting the new […]
Research published in the Journal of Nutrition has suggested that mangos could play a beneficial role in curbing the adverse effects associated with a high-fat diet. Samples from studies performed on mice were compared from the beginning to the end of the study period, and mango supplementation was found to prevent the loss of beneficial […]
Scotland will publish a new strategy on diet and obesity next year, as new research shows that the average child aged between four and 10 eats around 110,000 calories through “unhealthy, unnecessary snacks” annually. The survey, by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), also shows the average intake of sugary drinks is around 145 cans (48 litres) […]
