The Modern Dispatch

Obesity

3 articles

A split image visually contrasting obesity and underweight, symbolizing the dual burden of malnutrition and its impact on global health.
Lifestyle

What is Malnutrition and Why it Matters for Future Wellness

Globally in 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, including 890 million living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) . Concurrently, 390 million adults were underweight. T

Adrian Vale·June 18, 2026
A person peacefully eating a colorful, healthy meal at a sunlit table, embodying the principles of mindful eating.
Food & Drink

What Are Mindful Eating Principles and Benefits for Daily Life?

A recent study involving 82 patients diagnosed with obesity and binge eating disorder (BED) found that simply paying attention to how they ate significantly improved their body image, eating habits, a

Camila Roque·June 6, 2026
A split-screen image contrasting tempting unhealthy food advertisements with a symbol of government regulation, illustrating the UK's new ad ban.
Food & Drink

UK ad ban shows government regulation of unhealthy food is inevitable.

A UK-wide ban on television and online advertising of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) has come into force, reshaping how millions encounter food promotions daily.

Elise Marrow·April 19, 2026