Some Results of First Lady’s Anti-Obesity Effort
Supermarkets, restaurants and other groups join in on Michelle Obama's fight in making a healthier ...
Commentary: How Should Obesity Be Covered in Black Media?
Covering Black health should be a combination of personal responsibility and social and economic ba...
Q Parker Joins Black Girls Run! to Fight Obesity
The singer-songwriter will share his path to wellness and promote his fitness calendar....
Black Women Battle Obesity With Dialogue, Action
African-American women have the highest obesity rate of any group of Americans....
Is Childhood Abuse Linked to Obesity in Black Women?
Researchers believe that using food to cope with past trauma is another way that childhood abuse is...
Why Do Black Women Have the Highest Rates of Obesity in the U.S.?
Some experts believe that poverty and lack of access to healthy foods are not the only factors in w...
Obesity in African-American Women Boosts Risk of Death
New study finds that black women with higher BMIs have a greater chance of dying and developing hea...
Commentary: Is the Black Community Full of “Soul Food Junkies?”
"Soul Food Junkies," an upcoming documentary, says the Black community is suffering in part because...
Study: U.S. Has Much Higher Obesity Rate than Canada
ATLANTA (AP) — American adults have a significantly higher rate of obesity than their ne...
Study: Global Obesity Rates Double Since 1980
LONDON (AP) -- The world is becoming a heavier place, especially in the West. Obesity rates worldwi...
Mark Jenkins Talks Childhood Obesity
Blogger Mark Jenkins talks about the dangers of childhood obesity....
South Carolina to cover obesity surgery next year
South Carolina to cover obesity surgery next year...
Related Links on Obesity
On November 11 | BET | in conjunction with the New York Association of Black Journalists and The Ne...
Sudanese Women Seek Slimmer Figures
Despite cultural norms that favor thick thighs and hips, more Sudanese women are hitting the gym....
The Triple Threat: Diabetes, Obesity and High Cholesterol
Posted Nov. 11, 2008 – Diabetes, Obesity and High Cholesterol - do you have a plan of attack to hel...
About The BET Foundation
Our Strategic Focus Mission: To promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans through educatio...
Fight Childhood Obesity With A Fun Way To Teach Health And Nutrition
Posted Oct. 23, 3007 – Most parents today are concerned about their children’s eating habits and ac...
Michelle Obama Says "Let's Move" | Body and Soul
(www.BlackDoctor.org) – Childhood obesity is still a major issue facing American children. 19...
Burn 12 Pounds Of Tummy Fat In 2 Weeks | Body and Soul
(www.BlackDoctor.org) -- The Abs Diet concentrates on adding lean, healthy proteins. Eat more ...
Beyoncé Releases Official "Move Your Body" Video
The high-energy video is part of Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity....
