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The obesity epidemic

A new paradigm of insulin resistance

Documentary on BBC 1: The Truth About Carbs

A record of seven US states now have obesity rates above 35%

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A record of seven US states now have obesity rates above 35%

The US obesity rates keep escalating, and it goes fast. Seven states now have obesity rates above 35% and only five years ago…

The obesity epidemic

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The obesity epidemic

I grew up in Toronto, Canada in the early 1970s. My younger self would have been utterly shocked that today obesity has…

Type 2 diabetes rises dramatically among young people

NewsAugust 24, , (medical review)

Type 2 diabetes rises dramatically among young people

Type 2 diabetes used to be a disease only seen in people over the age of 40. The reality of today is something vastly…

Shortcomings in Health Canada's approach to dietary guidelines revision

NewsAugust 17, , (medical review)1

Shortcomings in Health Canada's approach to dietary guidelines revision

Canadians are struggling under the burden of nutritional diseases, like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Who is to blame for the obesity epidemic?

NewsAugust 16, , (medical review)10

Who is to blame for the obesity epidemic?

Should obese people blame themselves for their weight problems? Is it really just a matter of having the self control of…

Why is there an obesity epidemic among Thai monks?

NewsAugust 14, , (medical review)5

Why is there an obesity epidemic among Thai monks?

A common misconception is that people in Asia are generally thinner compared to people in the Western countries.

The paradox of hospitals serving soda

NewsAugust 12, 9

The paradox of hospitals serving soda

In a hospital environment, the idea is that we go there when we're sick and we get well after a visit.

Dr. Ludwig in the NYT: The toll of America’s obesity

NewsAugust 10, 7

Dr. Ludwig in the NYT: The toll of America’s obesity

The obesity rates in the US is worse than ever. The economic inequality continues to worsen. Can these trends be related?

Reflections on humans held captive in a carbohydrate culture

NewsAugust 8, 39

Reflections on humans held captive in a carbohydrate culture

When refined carbohydrates are everywhere how can we help the millions who are being held captive against their knowledge by…

"Pills always cause harm": BMJ editor-in-chief calls for lifestyle changes over medication

NewsJuly 23, 2

"Pills always cause harm": BMJ editor-in-chief calls for lifestyle changes over medication

As chronic disease rates increase and the pharmaceutical industry grows in size are we in danger of believing that popping a…