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Losing Weight Now Socially Acceptable? Study Shows Lesser Number Of Overweight Adults Try To Lose Weight

By Carrie Winters - Mar 09, 2017 05:30 AM EST

A recent study has been reported that there are less overweight American adults trying to lose weight.The reason may be is that society does not mind anymore regarding an individual's weight.

Obesity May Not Shorten Your Life, Study Claims

By Kanika Gupta - May 14, 2016 02:18 PM EDT

According to popular belief, obese individuals are likely to die young as compared to the ones who have normal body weight. However, new study indicates that excessive weight may not shorten a person’s life after al.

Artificial Sweeteners and Beverages during Pregnancy May Make Infants Heavier

By Jenn Loro - May 11, 2016 12:27 PM EDT

New study reveals that expectant mothers who consume artificially sweetened beverages have higher risks of giving birth to overweight babies. The study is reportedly the first attempt to find out how consumption of sugar substitutes during pregnancy may affect weight gain among babies.

Brain Cells that Signal Your Brain to Stop Overeating Identified by Scientists

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 05:17 AM EDT

What if your brain could tell you when to stop as soon as your eating turns into binge eating? Scientists have found the brain cells that could just that!

WHO Report Says the Majority of Europeans are too Fat

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 23, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

The majority of people living in Europe are too fat, a new report from the World Health Organization concluded.

First-born Women Tend To Have More Weight Than Sisters

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 01, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

Research shows that the birth order of women affects their weight.

If You Are Overweight, Don't Overstress Yourself About It

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:25 PM EDT

Worrying too much about your obesity isn't going to help---it might actually work in your disfavor, say scientists.

More Obese Americans Today Than Overweight Adults, Study Warns

By Peter R - Jun 23, 2015 08:53 AM EDT

The study by researchers at University of Washington in St. Louis estimated higher rates of obesity compared to 1999.

Chris Pratt Admits Feeling Impotent And Depressed On Previous Weight Gain

By Maria Slither - Jun 06, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

Chris Pratt said that being fat makes him feel impotent and depressed.

Mama June Praises 9-Year-Old Daughter 'Honey Boo Boo' For Extreme Weight Loss

By Maria Slither - May 22, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Mama June shared on Instagram that her daughter Honey Boo Boo has lost a lot of weight lately.

Diet Coke, Pepsi Linked to Bigger Waistlines, Study

By Maria Slither - Apr 10, 2015 12:31 PM EDT

A recent study has found out that diet sodas can still contribute to weight gain.

Middle-Aged and Obese? You Are Probably Safe from Dementia

By Peter R - Apr 10, 2015 12:28 PM EDT

New study claims overweight people have 30 percent lower risk of dementia.

Hosts Apologize For 'Offensive’ And ‘Fat-Shaming’ Comment About Kelly Clarkson's Weight

By Maria Slither - Apr 06, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Kelly Clarkson is recently attacked by another ‘fat-shaming’ comment from a radio station. The hosts of the program, meanwhile, released apologies two days after making the comment.

Parents' Oversight Feeding the Obesity Epidemic

By Peter R - Mar 30, 2015 05:58 PM EDT

A new study finds that most parents can't tell if their child is overweight.

Three Alcoholic Drinks Per Day Can Give You Liver Cancer

By Maria Slither - Mar 26, 2015 10:39 AM EDT

A recent study said that taking three alcoholic drinks per day increases ones likelihood in getting liver cancer. The experts also enumerated other factors that can are hoped to be avoided.

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