Duffey’s findings modeled the effect of replacing one 8-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage with an 8-ounce serving of water, based on the daily dietary intake of U.S. adults aged 19 and older

The new findings challenge the “food desert” hypothesis, which posits that a lack of access to supermarkets and grocery stores in some communities worsens the obesity crisis

“This study identifies the hardest battles in crafting policy to alleviate children in low-income populations being overweight,” Virginia Tech researcher says

By offering an alternative to impulse purchases, advance ordering could promote healthy behaviors

Study shows close relationship between diet quality of parents, kids

Fur, not fat, plays the greatest role in keeping obese mice warm

Lead author of the study says these findings demonstrate the influence that these advertisements, a growing epidemic, have on children's food choices

Eating a type of food supplement, based on a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods, study suggests

Finding may reveal dysfunction in the brains of individuals with obesity

Berkeley Lab scientist says results could provide new target for obesity research