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Former Biggest Loser Contestant Confessed Being Drugged To Lose Weight

By Jenn Loro - May 28, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

NBC’s ‘The Biggest Loser’ is currently under fire following a recent confession by a former Loser saying that contestants were allegedly drugged to lose weight. The confession came about after a controversial report by US National Institutes of Health (NIH) claiming that most former Biggest Loser contestants returned most, if not all, of their original weight after the show.

Former Biggest Loser Winner Struggling To Maintain Healthy Weight Due To Slow Metabolism

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 12:01 PM EDT

A new study reveals that former ‘Biggest Losers’ contestants have regained much, if not all, of their original weight after the reality hit TV show. The extreme workout regimen in just a short period of time significantly reduced their metabolic rate and decreased their hunger-control hormone level which may both explain why they regain most of their weight back after the show.

Prescribing Antibiotics For Children Under Two Can Expose Them To Obesity

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 23, 2016 03:23 PM EDT

Doctors should not prescribe too many antibiotics to children under the age of two, unless they are absolutely necessary. Otherwise, the children could become obese.

Antibiotics And Weight Gain In Kids Are Co-Related

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 25, 2015 12:22 AM EDT

In a study, scientists found that children who take seven or more antibiotics as children tend to put on weight faster.

Snoozing Really Is Losing: Late Sleepers Pack on More Pounds

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 06, 2015 07:08 AM EDT

Researchers from UC Berkeley find that late bedtimes affect the Body Mass Index.

Night Owl Teens More Likely To Gain Weight In Adulthood: Study

By Peter R - Oct 03, 2015 06:06 PM EDT

The study found that the BMI increased 2.1 points for every of hour sleep lost over five years.

Weight Loss 101: Choose Your Vegetable and Fruit Carefully

By Peter R - Sep 24, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

The study claims that some fruits and vegetable are better than the rest in terms of associated weight-loss.

Those Whose Smell Is Sharper Gain Weight Faster

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 07, 2015 09:49 AM EDT

Obese people tend to have a keener olfactory sense, which drives them to eat more.

New Dads Gain More than 4 Pounds After Birth

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 22, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

A new study says that on average new dads can gain more than 4 pounds after they become fathers.

Fasting Late At Night Reduces Effects Of Sleep Deprivation, Reduces Weight Gain

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

A new study shows that eating less late at night could bring down the ill-effects of sleep deprivation.

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.

Your Breakfast Cereal Can Cut Diabetes Risk by 18 Percent

By Peter R - May 28, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

A new study attributes lowered risk to fiber which can help maintain a healthy BMI.

Diet Sodas Ruins "Diets": Study Links Zero Calorie Beverages to Long-term Weight Gain

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2015 05:57 PM EDT

Research shows that drinking diet sodas has ironically fuelled weight gain over the years.

Kylie Jenner Instagram Update: Teen Star Talks About Being "15 Pounds Skinnier"

By Maria Slither - Mar 05, 2015 11:50 AM EST

Kylie Jenner posts a throwback photo on her Instagram. The photo's caption caught media attention as it sounds like the reality TV star is conscious about her weight.

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