It’s that time of year again when some people try to take the fun out of Thanksgiving dinner by highlighting just how many calories the average American will be consuming in this one, very special meal. It completely overshadows the fact that the individual, traditional components of this feast have some true health benefits and with some simple techniques can be prepared in a tasty AND healthy way. It’s worth a reminder of what we’re eating (in moderation) is truly good for us.

Turkey skin: More good fat than bad, and other Thanksgiving truths – The Chart – CNN.com Blogs

Normal ages for the onset of puberty in women are between 11 and 14 years of age. Researchers have discovered that when a girl hits a certain weight of approximately 45 kg, the puberty switch is turned on. It seems the more weight a child carries the earlier puberty begins, increasing the risk of disease later in life.

Weight Loss – New Discovery Links Genes With Body Fat | Star Global Tribune

Many scientists are starting to question what is causing widespread obesity that doesn’t seem to be explained by just availability and overconsumption of food and inactivity.

Some alternative reasons for obesity under scrutiny include light pollution, adenovirus (AD36) that correlated with obesity in humans and epigenetic changes brought about by environment. Klimentidis notes if scientists can find why animals become obese it could lead to ways to curb the obesity epidemic in humans.

Explaining Obesity may not be Simple

A number of worrying reports have stated that half of the American population will be suffering with obesity related diabetes by 2020. To put things into perspective, the cost is estimated to be as high as $3.5 trillion. Research at the Center for Health Reform & Modernization found that if current trends continue, these figures will come to fruition within ten years.

Half Of The US Will Be Obese In A Decade