The effectiveness of intermittent fasting, low-carbohydrate meals and other alternative diets to lose weight is not backed by enough scientific evidence and could backfire, Hong Kong nutritionists have warned after conducting a survey that showed 40 per cent of respondents had tried such methods. The Hong Kong Nutrition Association revealed on Sunday findings of a … Read more
Participants compete during the 2025 Chongqing Marathon in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, March 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Wei) BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhua) — Weight control in China was once a solitary battle. Now, the government is offering a helping hand. At a recent news conference, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission (NHC), announced plans … Read more
BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhua) — Weight control in China was once a solitary battle. Now, the government is offering a helping hand. At a recent news conference, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission (NHC), announced plans to establish more weight management clinics at medical and health facilities, helping people shed pounds safely and … Read more