Cultural approach is key to tackling obesity 

New Haven, Conn. — Culture plays a significant role in how women perceive obesity in terms of both appearance and health, according to a study by Yale School of Nursing researchers in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

McDonald’s, Disney deny obesity at fault as alliance ends 

The Walt Disney Co. and fast food giant McDonald’s Corp. have announced they are ending a decade-old marketing alliance but denied the deal was ending because of concerns over obesity.