Obesity
COVID Concentrates Minds on Obesity
Obesity is tied to many other serious ailments, but it took COVID to scare many into taking drastic action.
Outrage as Whole Foods CEO Says Ignorance and Poor Choices Cause Obesity
In an interview with The New York Times, John Mackey said healthy eating is not an "access problem," but a "market demand problem."
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AMPLIFY - Health & Wellness5 Health Issues Intensified by Lack of Sleep
Depriving the body of sleep does not only cause grogginess. It causes more serious health issues than that.
Losing Weight to Go from Obese to Overweight Halves Death Risk: Study
Stopping people in the normal range from gaining weight could prevent 12 percent of premature deaths, according to the research.
Britain Unveils New Obesity Strategy
"Buy one get one free" deals on unhealthy foods will be banned as the government tries to combat obesity.
Junk Food Adverts Set to be Banned Before 9pm in U.K.
Sweets and chocolates might also be banned from promotions at supermarket entrances and the ends of aisles.
Even Mild Obesity Linked to Severe COVID-19, Death, in Study
The study involved almost 500 people in hard-hit Italy.
White House: 'Facts & Statistics' Back Up Trump '99% Harmless' COVID Claim
The White House doubled down on Trump's claim "99 percent" of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless," with Chief of Staff Mark Meadows saying "facts and statistics" back up the president's claims.
America's COVID-19 Response Must Tackle Obesity
If a deadly virus that disproportionately impacts those with obesity doesn't build the political will to finally tackle this country's weight crisis, then what will?
Obesity One of the Biggest Risk Factors in COVID-19 Hospitalizations: Study
Researchers looked at which factors were most associated with hospitalization and critical illness in over 4,000 New York patients.
Eating a Big Breakfast and Small Dinner Could Stop You From Becoming Obese
The study involved 16 men who stayed at a lab for three days.
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.
FDA Issues Cancer Warning Over Weight-Loss Drug Belviq
Patients currently taking the drug should talk to their health care professionals, the agency said.
Should Kids Drink Whole Fat Milk? Study Offers New Answer
Researchers looked at data on almost 21,000 children.
Sons Whose Mothers Were Obese in Pregnancy Likely to Have Lower IQs: Study
Researchers did not observe the same correlation among daughters.
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says
Such products might change the make-up of gut bacteria, scientists believe.
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.
An Increasing Number of Americans Weigh 200 Pounds—and Are OK With It
Gallup survey results from the past decade reveal that Americans are getting heavier—and also more accepting of their higher weights.
MRI Scans Reveal What Obesity Does to the Brains of Teens
Brain scans of obese teenagers showed damage in areas of the brain related to emotional control, reward, motor, sensory, and cognitive functions.
Most Babies Are Eating Added Sugars Every Day
Yogurt, baby snacks and fruit juice are the top source of sugar for infants and toddlers, according to a study.
Americans Have Gotten Fatter Despite Rise in People Trying to Lose Weight
Losing and maintaining a healthy weight is a significant challenge for some people, scientists said.
Study: Patients Who Had Weight Loss Surgery Less Likely to Get Skin Cancer
A study conducted mostly by researchers from the University of Gothenburg found that obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery to help them lose weight were less likely to develop skin cancer, including melanoma.
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.
Most Food in America is Hyper-Palatable and 'Difficult to Stop Eating'
'Don't eat anything your great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food' an author of the study told Newsweek.
The Closer New York Kids Live to Junk Food Stores, the Fatter They Get
The research involved over 1 million children.
Study Finds Greener Neighborhoods May Be Better for Metabolic Health
A recently-published study found an association between living near spaces with more plants and a lower risk of obesity and heart disease.
Meghan McCain, James Corden Respond to Bill Maher 'Fat-Shaming' Segment
Celebrities and media figures weighed in after James Corden ridiculed fellow late-night TV host Bill Maher over a "fat-shaming" segment in which Maher said overweight Americans should be criticized and not simply accepted.
Eating an Unhealthy, High Fat, High Carb Diet Is Also Very Bad for Brain
"There are specific brain mechanisms that get activated when we expose ourselves to specific type of foods," study leader Sabrina Diano said.
Using a Smartphone for This Long Could Raise the Risk of Obesity
There are more smartphones on the planet than people.
Weight Loss Could Be Boosted by Eating at These Times of the Day
"Patterns of eating, and not just what you eat, may be important for achieving a healthy weight," a scientist explained.