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The AMA Recognized Obesity as a Disease in 2013. How Far Have We Come in the Last 10 Years, and Where Are We Headed?

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the American Medical Association’s decision to recognize obesity as a disease. As we reflect on this milestone,...

Polio/Covid Planning, the Poor, Life and Mobility

Politicians aren't always up to doing their jobs, and now we have an example that harks back to the days of rampant polio when the first vaccines were developed, but it's not over.

The Silent Additive: What Singapore Street Food Taught Me About Ultra-Processed America

I Ate More. I Weighed Less. In Malaysia, I ate like a poet unchained. Noodles in the morning. Spiced broth at noon. Chicken glazed with soy and garlic...

Netflix Can Wait, Your Heart Can’t

A new study showing that daily walking just under 4,000 steps reduces the risk of premature death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease.