- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 7th, 2013
Gargantuan Breakfasts Stave Off Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Scientists say people who eat a big breakfast are healthier than those who don't
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2013
Exercise Can Make People Put on Weight
It often happens that people who exercise get fat, specialists warn
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 19th, 2013
Breaking a Sweat Several Times a Week Can Lower Stroke Risk by 20%
Regular, vigorous exercise improves the health of blood vessels, specialists claim
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 18th, 2013
Exercise Pill Sounds Out of This World, Scientists Say It's Doable
Drug that replicates the effects of exercise could soon come our way
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 16th, 2013
Scientists Finally Unlock Mystery of the Obesity Gene
People who have the obesity gene need to eat more to feel full
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 16th, 2013
Overweight and Obese People Are More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis
Excess fat triggers bone loss, recent investigations show
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 1st, 2013
Virtual Realities Can Help Women Lose Weight, Study Suggests
Most women are likely to learn from an avatar-model's weight loss behavior
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 29th, 2013
Late Bedtimes Foster Weight Gain, Specialists Say
People who don't get enough sleep have high chances to put on weight
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 27th, 2013
Processed Foods Are Similar to Heroin and Nicotine, Study Suggests
Researchers shed new light on how the human brain responds to highly processed foods
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 19th, 2013
Obesity Can Trigger Hearing Problems, Researchers Warn
Overweight adolescents are likely to suffer hearing loss, study finds
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 19th, 2013
Obesity Classified as a Disease by the American Medical Association
Obesity has moved past the point of being referred to as “a major public health problem”
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 17th, 2013
Obese Mice Father Offspring with Weight Issues
Male mice born to obese fathers pack more weight despite low-fat diet
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 13th, 2013
Watching TV Helps People Lose Weight, but Only When the Screen Keeps Flickering
Flickering TV screens chase away hunger pangs, study finds
- Tasty & Healthy
- By Elena Gorgan
- June 11th, 2013
Public Service Ad on Child Obesity Slammed for Photoshopping Kid Fatter – Video
First 5 California tries to draw attention to huge problem, is criticized for its method
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2013
Zoo Elephants in the US Are Too Fat for Their Own Good
Some of these animals are downright obese, wildlife researcher warns
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 28th, 2013
Too Much Coffee Makes People Put on Weight, Study Finds
Coffee works wonders, but only when consumed in moderation
- Music, Film & TV Blog
- By Elena Gorgan
- May 24th, 2013
TLC Airs New “Race Against Time” Documentary with 900 Pound (408.2 kg) Man
Ricky Naputi ate himself to death, new TV special showcases his struggle