Obese
Mom slams 8th grade "shame based" health assignment for teens
"Imagine the effect this would have on a middle school student already feeling self-conscious about their body," the concerned mom told Newsweek.
Obese teen rapidly drops 140lbs after doctor's stark pregnancy warning
A teenager who weighed 270lbs at her heaviest spoke to Newsweek: "I was told it would be unsafe for me to carry and birth a child."
Waist Circumference Just As Important as BMI When It Comes to Obesity
Experts say body mass index alone isn't an accurate reflection of how a person's weight might impact their health.
Half of America Will Be Obese in Just 10 Years, Study Warns
Projections by Harvard scientists show that if current trends continue, one in two American adults will be obese by 2030. One in four will be severely obese.
These Are the Fattest and Slimmest States in the U.S.
The "fatness" of each state has been revealed in a report compiled by WalletHub, using data from various government and academic sources.
Walk Fast? Good News—You're More Likely to Live Longer
"Increasing your walking pace in everyday life is a good way to increase fitness levels, particularly in those who are slow walkers," Professor Tom Yates told Newsweek.
Vegan Parents Face Jail Over Malnourished Baby
The child was not vaccinated and had no birth certificate, according to police.
Donald Trump is 'Obese'—Can He Still Be Healthy?
The president is officially obese. But what does that actually mean?
16:8 Fasting Diet Linked to Weight Loss in Study
The 16:8 fasting diet could also be easier to maintain than other fasting diets.
Bedridden Obese Woman Found Decomposing While Alive
Firefighters found her lying on the same "Mega Mover" tarp they'd taken her to hospital on a month earlier.
Trump Has Cut Out McDonald's Burgers, Report Says
It's been two weeks since Trump ate a hamburger, one White House source said.
Most U.S. Kids Will be Obese by 35 Years Old: Study
A severely obese 2-year-old only has a one in five chance of not being obese at 35.
Exercise Can Make Children Smarter, Scientists Say
A study in Spain found that obese and overweight children put on an exercise regimen had greater gray matter and higher test scores
Most Smokers Feel Discriminated Against
A recent poll found that 56 percent of adult smokers in the U.S. feel discriminated against in public life or employment.
Want to Be Healthy? Don't Live in These States
Two cities on the west coast were home to the least overweight people.
Four in 10 American Women Now Obese: Study
Also now classified as obese: nearly one in five children in the U.S.
Coca-Cola U.K. Rebrand Hot on Heels of UK Sugar Tax
Coca-Cola Zero will be rebranded to taste more like regular Coke, in a £10-million campaign investment.
Despite Weight Loss Surgery, World's Fattest Man Dies
Andrés Moreno Sepúlveda underwent weight loss surgery in October.
One in Four Young Saudis at Risk of Heart Attack, Study Warns
The report also showed that a high level of participants suffered from diabetes and over 27% were obese.
7 in 10 Young Americans Too Fat, Uneducated, or Criminal to Join Army
The Army's increasing reliance on "an ever-smaller group" of ever-expanding people "to serve and defend the country," presents a "big national security question," said Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet.