Posts by: Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor is an information content creator and occasional news journalist. She holds a master's and bachelor’s degree in Communication and post-graduate degree in Multiplatform Journalism. She is particularly interested in politics and current affairs, and is currently studying for a masters degree in economics and public policies.

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015

Calorie Labels on Fast Food Menus Used More by Educated Customers

News

While some fast food restaurants in the United States have started to include calorie counts in their menus, customers noticing them and using the added nutritional information to make healthier food ... Read more

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Arena’s Weight Management Drug Approved in South Korea

Diet, News

The drug BELVIQ (lorcaserin HCl), indicated for weight management, has been approved by the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The drug was developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and will be ... Read more

February 12, 2015February 13, 2015

First Drug for Binge Eating Disorder Approved by the FDA

Diet, News

The first and only drug indicated for the treatment of adults who suffer from moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The prescription therapy ... Read more

February 6, 2015October 28, 2015

NutriBullet Awards Five Schools in NutriLiving UNI Project

News

Health and wellness brand, NutriBullet LLC recently gave $10,000 worth of fresh products, NutriBullet units, and guidelines to several schools across the country for the NutriLiving UNI Project. The project will be conducted in the participating ... Read more

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015

Global Obesity Influenced by Environment, University of Sydney Study Shows

News

Environmental changes, the human appetite for protein, bottle-feeding in infants, climate change and corporate bottom lines are all factors that trigger and continue to drive global obesity, according to a new research ... Read more

December 30, 2014December 30, 2014

Mistletoe Extract May Reduce Obesity-Related Liver Disease

News

A compound present in the typical December holidays plant, mistletoe may be able to improve the health of the liver as it has shown the potential to counter obesity, and hence, ... Read more

December 22, 2014August 3, 2015

NIH Report Advocates Individualized Therapy to Weight Loss Maintenance

Diet, News

Genetic, epigenetic and neuro-hormonal differences between patients affect long term weight loss and weight control, according a recent study that combined perspectives from a series of experts. The report from a National Institutes of ... Read more

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014

Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Lack of Sleep Increase Chance of Child Obesity

News

Suffering from breathing problems due to sleep disorders or from chronic lack of sleep may double the risk of developing childhood obesity up to the age of 15 years old, as revealed by ... Read more