Fault Lines – Fast Food, Fat Profits – Obesity in America
Obesity in America has reached a crisis point. Two out of every three Americans are overweight, one out of every three is obese. One...
The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose...
Ebola: The Search for a Cure
The Ebola virus is a formidable foe, one that has caused widespread fear and devastation throughout the world. The virus, whose origins are still...
Pill Poppers
From antibiotics to anti-depressants, we rely on medications to perform minor miracles every day. But how much do we really know about the pills...
The Atkins Diet
In the realm of dieting, few plans have garnered as much attention, controversy, and celebrity endorsements as the Atkins Diet. Renowned for its bold...
The Weight of the Nation: Children in Crisis
Childhood obesity is much more than a cosmetic concern. The health consequences of childhood obesity include greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes,...
Fragile People
A day in life of someone who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta - or brittle bone disease - is fraught with risk. Even the tiniest...
Digital Food
In a world hurtling towards a population boom of unprecedented proportions, the question of sustenance looms large on the horizon. "Digital Food" ventures into...
THIN
In the realm of documentary filmmaking, there are subjects that demand our attention not merely for their entertainment value but for their power to...
Sweet Remedy: Adulterated Food Supply
'Sweet Remedy' serves as a powerful continuation of the exploration into the adulterated state of our food supply initiated by its predecessor, 'Sweet Misery:...
