Could the damaging fashion industry focus on size zero models finally be coming to an end? After Madrid banned models below a BMI of 18.5 in 2006, it looks as though the rest of the industry may finally be catching up. ...

I don't watch much TV due to the fact that I don't own one. Fortunately (or perhaps not-so-fortunately) an internet connection is all you need nowadays to watch TV shows (thank you and dang you, Surf the Channel). The Office (US version) has become can't-miss-TV in our household. The focus of the first episode of the new season was...

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides free medical care for everyone - which, of course, includes people who are obese. We've all heard about widening of aircraft seats in the light of growing levels of obesity, but medical equipment now needs to be enlarged too. This article, "Supersize NHS" in The Times gives details of the...

Advertising is all about provocation. In a world that is overloaded with media and imagery advertisers are always looking for ways to make the message stand out. This campaign claims that obesity is suicide. Is this a public service campaign or something else...?...

Very recently Canada became the first country to ban baby bottles made with the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA). The substance is commonly found in bulletproof glass, computer cases, eyeglass lenses, CD's, but also finds its way into reusable water bottles, sippy cups and storage containers. The reason for precautionary ban is the possibility of BPA leaching out when plastics...

Chicken is a great source of lean protein - and is a staple food for many healthy eaters. However labels and marketing slogans for chicken products can be very misleading. Let's take a look at a few culprits: ...

Finally men... forget about concentrating on diet and exercise -- just get some new underwear. Some call it shapewear, bodywear, support boxers, or compression shorts - but really we're talking about a girdle. ...

Nowadays we have a polite name for clothes sizing: Plus-size. Back in the 1950s Lane Bryant had different words for larger sizes....

Here's a useful "diet dodge": Enjoy an ice cream shortly before lunch - it will prevent overeating at lunchtime. Good advice? Am I serious?...

There are a lot of motivational tools out there for anyone trying to lose weight. It was only a matter of time before someone came out with a selection of "weight loss songs". SkinnySongs is not workout music but instead uses "empowering lyrics that will inspire and encourage you to reach your goals..."...