- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 16th, 2015
Obesity Appears to Up the Risk to Develop a Brain Tumor
Study proposes a link between brain tumors, body weight
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 14th, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The proposed camp is intended to help overweight elephants get back in shape
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 31st, 2014
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
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 30th, 2014
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
The Obalon give fullness sensation helping people lose weight without invasive procedures
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 19th, 2013
New Protein Could Help in the Fight Against Obesity
The molecule plays an important role in the processing of body fat
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 17th, 2013
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
They think the terms “obese” and “overweight” are too harsh
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 14th, 2012
New Root Cause for Obesity Found
The study may result in new ways to address the epidemic