Metabolic Disorders

How obesity weighs the global economy down

Forget inflation, Greece and the world economy. Obesity is also having a negative impact on the world economy!

'Obese children cannot perform well in school'

It's known that obese children are prone to health hazards such as asthma and diabetes. Now, a new study has found they are more likely to struggle in the classroom as well.

Growing fat? Blame it on others

Bulging waistlines may have more to do with collective behaviour than genetics or individual choices, according to a new study.

No more diets: Pop a pill to reduce weight!

A diet pill aimed at curbing fat people's appetites could soon be a reality

No more diets: Pop a pill to reduce weight!

A diet pill aimed at curbing fat people's appetites could soon be a reality

'Obese women receive lower starting salaries'

A study, led by Monash University, examined whether a recently developed measure of anti-fat prejudice, the universal measure of bias (UMB), predicted actual obesity job discrimination.