- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 21st, 2013
Maltreated Children Are More Likely to Become Obese Adults
Study documents how maltreatment influences a child's weight in time
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2013
Researchers Find Candy Does Not Affect Health
When consumed in moderation, candy does not influence obesity and heart disease rates
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2013
Childhood ADHD Ups Obesity Risk in Adulthood, Researchers Say
Study finds kids suffering with ADHD are more likely to become obese adults
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 17th, 2013
Exergaming Might Help Fight Child Obesity
Study finds kids like playing such games, could get in shape thanks to them
- Diets
- By Elena Gorgan
- May 16th, 2013
Chris Christie Says He Got Angry He Couldn’t Fit in His Clothes Anymore
New Jersey Governor opens up on decision to have weight loss surgery
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 15th, 2013
Kids as Young as 4 Discriminate Against Fat People
Most children would not think about befriending an overweight person
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 14th, 2013
Gut Bacteria May Constitute a Treatment for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Obese mice treated with these bacteria have managed to lose weight
- Diets
- By Elena Gorgan
- May 10th, 2013
23YO Woman Force Feeds Herself 5,000 Calories a Day to Be as Fat as Possible
Tammy Jung is twice the size of a healthy woman of her age but doesn’t care
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 25th, 2013
One Daily Serving of Sugary Soft Drinks Ups Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 22%
Study confirms a high intake of sugary drinks need be linked to potential health problems
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2013
Deep Brain Stimulation Curbs Binge Eating, Penn Researchers Say
The findings of this investigation might eventually help people affected by obesity
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
Teen Moms Are More Likely to Become Obese Later in Life
Study finds teen births need be linked to a higher obesity risk
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 11th, 2013
When It Comes to Biological Age, 30 Is the New 45
Study finds today's adults are in significantly worse shape than their parents
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2013
Genetics Are to Blame for Some People's Laziness
Certain genetic traits influence how much and how often a person wants to exercise
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 28th, 2013
So-Called Gastric Bypass in a Pill Helps Mice Lose Weight
Transplanting bacteria into the rodents' guts causes them to slim down
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 27th, 2013
Protein-Rich Breakfasts Help People Lose Weight
Eating a protein-rich breakfast makes it easier for people to control their appetite
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 26th, 2013
Study Links Obesity to Microorganisms in the Gut
Weight gain is determined by more than what a person eats, study says
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 20th, 2013
Sugary Drinks Now Linked to 25,000 Yearly Deaths in the US
The beverages are also tied to 180,000 yearly deaths worldwide