Culture Bias bill - protecting short people and fat people Massachusetts lawmakers are trying to legislate protection for those who are fat or short. Japan changing shape: Big-Small-Big The body shapes of Japanese women are changing. They've gotten taller, have wider hips, slightly smaller waists and wear bigger bras. Health Tomatoes offer no protection against prostate cancer Another nutritional...

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Fathers parenting style blamed for fat kids Yet another reason to add to the growing and contradictory list. Another study blamed strict mothers, or maybe TV, or even busy parents. Tall buildings make slim people The Med Journal Watch blog points to a study of New York and obesity. People who live in crowded urban situations are thinner. Unsurprising...

Why there are so many cheap energy-dense foods Another stellar article from Michael Pollan. How the farm bill results in copious amounts of added sugars and vegetable oils being consumed (further evidence of what makes us fat). Menus for over 100,000 restaurants Allmenus.com has a massive searchable list of menus - from all over the place. Amazing effort. How...

Everything from sushi flash drives to the evolution of dinner....

Everything from sushi flash drives to the evolution of dinner....

A selection of news and not-news for all health-minded individuals....

The Worlds Thinnest Noodles Chinese noodle king Li Enhai manages to thread 39 strands of noodles through the eye of a needle. The amazing feat has put him and his noodles in the Guinness Book of Records. Perhaps it's the start of a new diet - eat thinner noodles and lose weight. Obese Weighed on Horse Equipment Hospitals in...

The Worlds Thinnest Noodles Chinese noodle king Li Enhai manages to thread 39 strands of noodles through the eye of a needle. The amazing feat has put him and his noodles in the Guinness Book of Records. Perhaps it's the start of a new diet - eat thinner noodles and lose weight. Obese Weighed on Horse Equipment Hospitals in...

Scientists have invented a new way to measure body fat The 3D scanner is about to undergo a large test using over 20,000 people. Edible Origami If you're feeling really bored with your food - consult the Evil Mad Scientist's guide to making origami wontons. Consumption of beef can damage sons sperm There's been a lot of talk about...