Does more fast food in the neighborhood up diabetes risk?

Living in an area with lots of fast-food spots is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research on veterans indicates.

Sasha Walek-NYU • futurity
Nov. 1, 2021 ~7 min

Living near fast food doesn’t increase weight gain

Living near fast food doesn't increase your chances of weight gain, researchers report. Likewise, living near a supermarket doesn't decrease the chances.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~7 min


Trump’s love of fast food could sway American diets

People who pay more attention to media coverage of what President Donald Trump eats are more likely to buy some fast food in the near future.

Jonathan McVerry-Penn State • futurity
Jan. 8, 2020 ~4 min

11% of U.S. adult energy intake is fast food

Menus have gotten bigger at fast food restaurants. Portions, salt content, and calorie counts have grown, too.

Boston University • futurity
Feb. 28, 2019 ~4 min

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