Global life spans continue to lengthen, WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) - People are living longer than ever and "dramatic" gains in life expectancy show no sign of slowing down, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Full story
Small restaurants serving big calories, salt: studies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite public health progress in cutting calories, as well as salt and fat from fast foods and supermarket products, neighborhood restaurants are still packing big helpings of each into their meals, a trio of studies suggests. Full story
Obesity risk a ‘function of both genes and environment’
Dr. Molly Bray, a geneticist at University of Alabama at Birmingham, tells NBC’s Nancy Snyderman obesity risk is linked to environment and DNA and learning that is empowering to people who may have trouble sticking with an exercise program.
No interest in the gym? It may be genetic
Geneticist Molly Bray, who has isolated millions of DNA samples from thousands of subjects, found that people with one type of FTO sequence are more likely to keep exercising while those with a different type of sequence are more likely to give up. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
Using 'feet, force and fingers' as a means to better health
Yale Prevention Research Center's Dr. David Katz talks with Morning Joe's Louis Burgdorf about addressing and eliminating obesity and tips for eating healthier.
Binging on Nutella: Mika, Rev. Al share their struggles with food
Yale Prevention Research Center's Dr. David Katz and the Rev. Al Sharpton join Morning Joe to discuss the country's obesity crisis and what to do about it.
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Claire McCaskill on getting healthy: I didn't want insulin shots
In Mika Brzezinski's latest book "Obsessed," Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., tells her story of a life-changing moment where she knew she needed to improve her physical health. Sen. McCaskill joins Morning Joe to discuss her weight-loss journey.
Spit-cleaning pacifiers may help prevent asthma
The TODAY anchors chat about the hot topics of the day, including a new study from Sweden suggesting that by sucking your child’s pacifier clean and giving it back to them, you could help them avoid eczema and asthma.
Brzezinski: I would eat Haagen Dazs, Entenmann's cookies alone
Morning Joe kicks off the release of "Obsessed," Mika Brzezinski's new book on food obession, with a discussion of her reasons for writing the book.
Report: Arm-lift surgery more popular than ever
While Michelle Obama got her muscular arms the old-fashioned way, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is reporting arm lifts are one of the country’s fastest-growing procedures. NBC’s Tamron Hall reports.
Why hours at the gym may not translate into the bikini body you’re hoping for
Author and pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig breaks down why traditional ways of thinking about weight loss may not be working.
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