Anti-Bloomberg Bill Passes in Mississippi

Anti-Bloomberg Bill Passes in Mississippi

The most obese state in the US wants nothing to do with portion control

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2013
Sleep Deprivation Causes Rapid Weight Gain

Sleep Deprivation Causes Rapid Weight Gain

People who don't get enough sleep crave fats and carbohydrates, researchers warn

Dieting Works Wonders for the Heart When Done at an Early Age, Study Finds

Dieting Works Wonders for the Heart When Done at an Early Age, Study Finds

Those who slim down while still in their youth have more chances of reversing heart damage

The Soft Drink Ban Need Be Implemented Statewide, Mayor Bloomberg Says

The Soft Drink Ban Need Be Implemented Statewide, Mayor Bloomberg Says

Such measures are mandatory if the country is to combat the obesity epidemic

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2013
Overweight People Outlive Their Slimmer Friends and Relatives

Overweight People Outlive Their Slimmer Friends and Relatives

Being fat actually ups life expectancy, doctor says

Watch: Hilarious “What If Wild Animals Ate Fast Food” Video

Watch: Hilarious “What If Wild Animals Ate Fast Food” Video

The video is meant to teach people all about the consequences of having a poor diet

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 11th, 2013
Asthma Drug Can Be Used to Treat Diabetes, Obesity

Asthma Drug Can Be Used to Treat Diabetes, Obesity

Amlexanox can improve on the overall health of obese people and diabetics

  • Diets
  • By Elena Gorgan
  • February 7th, 2013
Chris Christie to White House Doctor: Shut Up, You’re a Hack

Chris Christie to White House Doctor: Shut Up, You’re a Hack

New Jersey Governor says doc shouldn’t talk about his weight without as much as a consult

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 25th, 2013
Fat Shaming Is the Only Way to Curb Obesity, Bioethicist Says

Fat Shaming Is the Only Way to Curb Obesity, Bioethicist Says

Making overweight people feel bad about themselves might convince them to go on a diet

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2013
Obese People Are More Likely to Die in Car Crashes, Study Says

Obese People Are More Likely to Die in Car Crashes, Study Says

Car manufacturers might wish to reconsider the design of their vehicles

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2013
New Coca-Cola Ads Address Obesity – Video

New Coca-Cola Ads Address Obesity – Video

The ads are meant to help people make informed decisions about what they drink

Having a Twitter Account Helps People Lose Weight

Having a Twitter Account Helps People Lose Weight

Twitter doubles as a support system for those going on a diet, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2013
Stomach Pump Sucks Out the Food People Eat, Promises Extreme Weight Loss

Stomach Pump Sucks Out the Food People Eat, Promises Extreme Weight Loss

Overindulging will no longer be an issue, as all the extra calories get sucked out

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2013
HAPIfork: ₤60 Smart Fork Monitors One's Every Bite, Trains People to Eat Well

HAPIfork: ₤60 Smart Fork Monitors One's Every Bite, Trains People to Eat Well

The fork sounds the alarm if one eats a tad too fast and/or too much

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Made Kids Fat

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Made Kids Fat

Because of radiations risks, children were forced to spend too much time indoors

12 Teen Students Lose 756 Pounds (342.9 Kg) in 4 Months

12 Teen Students Lose 756 Pounds (342.9 Kg) in 4 Months

Independence camp changes the life of a dozen kids, helps them discover new confidence

Santa’s Plump Figure Sets a Bad Example for Children

Santa’s Plump Figure Sets a Bad Example for Children

As long as Santa is obese, who’s to tell kids to not eat too many cookies

 
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