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A report released Tuesday offers data about the Rochester region’s health.The Community Health Indicator Report found that in the 13 counties around the…
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ConnectionsCan we talk about our collective weight for a second? Donald Trump engaged in a now-famous case of "fat shaming" when he publicly mocked Alicia Machado,…
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Theresa Bowick was inspired to push her neighbors to exercise more after a bizarre series of interactions in her northeast Rochester neighborhood. “One…
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ConnectionsIt's one thing for American kids to be overweight; it's another for parents to confront that fact. It can be very difficult for parents to admit their…
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In this hour, we welcome NPR contributor Sarah Varney. Her new book is called XL Love, and in it, she writes about the challenges faced by obese people.…
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A Rochester physician nationally known for fighting obesity continued his mission in Washington today. Dr. Stephen Cook spoke in front of the Senate…
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The Walt Disney Company says it will ban advertisements for unhealthy snacks and foods on all of its TV channels, radio stations and websites. This…
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Some anti-poverty groups are criticizing both Houses of Congress for seeking to cut funding for food stamp programs in this year's Farm Bill. Every 5…