 | The Australian govt may ask the fashion industry to use more normal-sized models as it battles to encourage a healthy body image among young people. |
| An international team has carried out the study and found that obese women often have a "phobia of exercise" which stops them being active because they feel self-conscious and are afraid of injury. |
| Reading the right type of novel may be an enjoyable way to reduce weight, according to a recent study. The idea that a book can positively influence weight loss and decrease BMI is "encouraging". |
| The friendly neighbourhood corner store, with its chips, soda, chocolates and other snacks, is always tempting school kids to tuck in something. |
| Exposure to plastic is linked to adverse health effects on humans and lab animals, a slew of new studies has confirmed. These products contain phthalates that can block the production of testosterone. |
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