
New labels would show how long it takes to walk off your favorite food
What if instead of counting calories, you could see how many minutes of running or walking it would take to work...

INTERVIEW: 5+Design's Michael Ellis Discusses How Architecture Can Fight Obesity
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in America, and countries around the world are quickly following suit....

What Food Do We Throw Away the Most? (Infographic)
How many times have you bought a bunch of bananas only to have them go brown in a matter of days? And how many...

Standing Desks Help Kids Lose Weight at School, Improve Attention Spans
It’s widely known that sitting is bad for your health, but a new study of elementary school students reveals...

Is Your Neighborhood's Urban Design Making You Fat?
"What is the influence of street network design on public health?" This question prompted a recent study that has...

Oxfam Photo Essay Shows What Seven Families Across the Globe Eat in a Week
The images include families from seven different countries, including Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Armenia, the United...

Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons Wants Milk to Be Banned in NYC
Mayor Bloomberg isn't the only mogul who wants to ban certain kinds of drinks in NYC - now hip hop business baron...

NYC Department of Health's Newest Ad Campaign Targets Increasing Portion Sizes
Have you noticed the ever-increasing size of french fries and soda servings? An estimated 57% of adult New Yorkers...