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Surprise! Few fast-food customers actually look at nutritional content.

By Mathew Kiang ⋅ April 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Reuters reports a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health that suggests very few fast-food customers (<0.1%) review the nutrition information provided by the companies.
Basically, a bunch of Yalers went to various McDonalds, Burger King, Au Bon Pain, and Starbucks restaurants in and around New York. They then counted customers and would [...]

High BMI is still a good predictor of lower life expectancy.

By Mathew Kiang ⋅ March 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The latest Lancet reaffirms the link between high BMI and reduced life expectancy.

The Secret To Weight Loss.

By Mathew Kiang ⋅ February 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

NEJM publishes a controlled study (N=800) and discovers the secret to weight loss.

Mother is always right: Study shows link between eating quickly and obesity.

By Mathew Kiang ⋅ October 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A new report in the BMJ helps prove that Mom really does know everything.

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