Queensland scientists discover big clue to an “obesity pill” Scientists have moved a step closer to an “obesity drug” that may block the effects of diets high in fat and sugar, according to research...

Companies in the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation have reduced calories sold in the US Sixteen leading food and beverage companies in the US sold 6.4 trillion fewer calories in the US in 2012 than...

Global food and beverage manufacturer Nestle has announced it has sold its weight managment business Jenny Craig in Australasia and North America to a US-based private equity group, North Castle Partners. North...

Using genetic engineering, scientists at the University of Washington have identified a population of neurons that tell the brain to shut off appetite. The study, published on 13 October 2013 in the journal...

The popularity of gluten-free foods shows no signs of slowing down, with consumers in the US who are not gluten-intolerant also buying wheat-free products, according to new findings from global market...

Researchers in the US have found that consumption of skim milk may be linked with excess weight gain in pre-school aged children. The research, published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood,...

A new Agreement reached yesterday between food manufacturers, retailers and the Federal Government to reduce the levels of sodium in savoury crackers by set targets, has been welcomed by the Australian...

Las Vegas’ Heart Attack Grill’s unofficial spokesperson, John Alleman, is believed to have just died from a heart attack. The high-fat American hamburger venue in Las Vegas is famous for its “Quadruple...

Australia’s National Heart Foundation and food giant Unilever have independently welcomed the new Australian Dietary Guideline’s message in support of “good fats.” The 2013 revision of the guidelines...

A recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity has concluded that timing of when meals are eaten plays a crucial role in the success of a weight loss program. The study led by Professor...