Obesity Stories

Rethinking obesity: A call for a more accurate diagnosis, prevention approach
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 16, 2025

According to the World Health Organization, 2.5 billion adults (aged 18 and older) were overweight in 2022, with 890 million of them living with obesi...

Diabetes crisis: Why eating after 5pm could harm glucose metabolism
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 30, 2024

Participants who consumed a significant portion of their calories after 5 pm had higher blood glucose levels during oral glucose tolerance tests, indi...

Sleep apnea: The silent threat to brain health and cognitive brain function
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.

Food companies sell less healthy products in poorer countries, report says
Reuters  |  Nov 07, 2024

In low-income countries, the multinationals’ portfolios rated 1.8 on the Health Star Rating system.

How parents' lifestyle choices shape their children's health and growth
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 28, 2024

Many replace quality time with rewards like junk or processed foods, movies, and video games, with minimal physical play.

Childhood obesity points to looming health crisis for future generations
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 05, 2024

Overnutrition is becoming increasingly common, with many children now struggling with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Nestlé under fire for adding sugar to baby food sold in poor nations
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2024

This is in contrast to Nestlé's products sold in Europe, where no added sugar is included in formulas for young children.

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