Sports superstars endorse sugary, fatty foods

October 17, 2013

When Miami Heat star LeBron James isn’t scoring baskets, he’s busy — selling soda, sports drinks, and fast food. But James isn’t alone. In a new study, many top U.S. […]

Junk food makers target kids with free online games, study says

October 16, 2013

By Kathleen Doheny Free online games promoting food products tend to emphasize high-fat or sugary products, according to researchers who looked at 143 websites marketing foods to children through the […]

Unhealthy ads dominate Spanish children’s television shows

May 13, 2013

By Jacquellena Carrero Latinos have some of the highest rates of obesity in the nation, and the results of a new study show that advertisers may be contributing to the problem. […]

Research says junk food advertising reductions have been modest

June 5, 2012

The Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity has released a new report titled Trends in Television Food Advertising to Young People: 2011 Update. It follows up on its […]