Obesity Appears to Up the Risk to Develop a Brain Tumor

Obesity Appears to Up the Risk to Develop a Brain Tumor

Study proposes a link between brain tumors, body weight

Air India Grounds Crew Deemed Too Fat to Fly

Air India Grounds Crew Deemed Too Fat to Fly

To be fair, the crew was warned that they had to slim down

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 9th, 2015
Red Wine Helps the Body Burn Fat, Might Promote Weight Loss

Red Wine Helps the Body Burn Fat, Might Promote Weight Loss

Evidence indicates folks who are in the habit of drinking red wine burn more fat, find it easier to manage their weight

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 5th, 2014
Obesity Can Take 8 Years Off a Guy's or Gal's Life, Study Warns

Obesity Can Take 8 Years Off a Guy's or Gal's Life, Study Warns

When cardiovascular disease and diabetes risks are also factored in, obesity can even shorten lifespan by 2 decades

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 17th, 2014
Scientists Describe Novel Way to Melt Fat Away, Get Rid of Love Handles

Scientists Describe Novel Way to Melt Fat Away, Get Rid of Love Handles

A simple molecule usually produced during times of stress might be the key to losing weight, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 10th, 2014
Hot Dogs 2.0: Scientists Have Low-Fat, Healthy Hot Dogs in the Works

Hot Dogs 2.0: Scientists Have Low-Fat, Healthy Hot Dogs in the Works

The researchers promise their hot dogs will be just as chewy and springy as regular ones

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 8th, 2014
Obesity Found to Increase Pulmonary Disease Risk

Obesity Found to Increase Pulmonary Disease Risk

Researchers say being too plump can up pulmonary disease risk by as much as 72%

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 24th, 2014
Smart Pill Found to Help Overweight, Obese Individuals Slim Down

Smart Pill Found to Help Overweight, Obese Individuals Slim Down

The pill is called Gelesis100, works by inducing satiety and reducing caloric intake

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2014
In 2013, There Were 2.1 Billion Overweight and Obese People in the World

In 2013, There Were 2.1 Billion Overweight and Obese People in the World

Researchers say obesity and overweight rates have drastically increased in recent years

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 1st, 2014
Elephant Weight Loss Camp Could Soon Open in California, US

Elephant Weight Loss Camp Could Soon Open in California, US

The proposed camp is intended to help overweight elephants get back in shape

Cat That Feasted on Cheese and Chocolate for Years Is Now on a Diet

Cat That Feasted on Cheese and Chocolate for Years Is Now on a Diet

The feline weighs about 50% more than it should, vets say

Obesity May Start as Early as Kindergarten

Obesity May Start as Early as Kindergarten

Researchers say stubborn baby fat may play a role here

  • Diets
  • By Alexandra Botezatu
  • January 22nd, 2014
New Gastric Balloon That Inflates in the Stomach After Being Swallowed

New Gastric Balloon That Inflates in the Stomach After Being Swallowed

The Obalon give fullness sensation helping people lose weight without invasive procedures

New Protein Could Help in the Fight Against Obesity

New Protein Could Help in the Fight Against Obesity

The molecule plays an important role in the processing of body fat

Obesity Kills One in Five People in the US, Researchers Find

Obesity Kills One in Five People in the US, Researchers Find

36% of Americans are obese, many develop several medical complications

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 31st, 2012
Parents Want Less Harmful Designations for Fat Kids

Parents Want Less Harmful Designations for Fat Kids

They think the terms “obese” and “overweight” are too harsh

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 14th, 2012
New Root Cause for Obesity Found

New Root Cause for Obesity Found

The study may result in new ways to address the epidemic

 
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