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Obesity
Weight of the World: Globally, Adults Are 16.5 Million Tons Overweight
Researchers say that rising rates of overweight and obesity — especially in the U.S. — will threaten the world’s food security and environmental resources.
Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss Doubles the Risk of Alcohol Problems
Why the mostly commonly performed bariatric surgery in the U.S. doubles patients’ risk for drinking problems, compared with a less severe weight-loss procedure
After Liposuction, Exercise Makes Fat Loss Last
Studies suggest that liposuction causes a rebound in fat gain, but not necessarily back to the areas where you lost it.
How Does a Child’s Weight Influence Her Math Abilities?
Obese kids face a multitude of social and health problems, and now a new study from the University of Missouri finds that being overweight may even affect kids’ performance in math.
Women May Suffer Fat Stigma Even After Losing Weight
Overweight women may suffer from the stigma of obesity even after they drop the pounds, a recent study found, suggesting that anti-fat prejudice may outlast obesity itself.
Blessed Are the Sleek? Why God Wants You to Be Thin
Megapastor and bestselling author Rick Warren believes he has an answer to America’s obesity epidemic — and it lies in the Book of Daniel. (The full story appears in this week’s issue of TIME, available to subscribers here.)
The Upside of Peer Pressure: Social Networks Help Kids Exercise More
A new study finds that the single biggest influence on kids’ physical activity levels is the exercise habits of their closest friends.
Are Cesarean Sections Contributing to Childhood Obesity?
A new study finds that babies born by c-section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as those delivered vaginally.
Study: A 20% ‘Fat Tax’ Would Improve Public Health
People are packing on the pounds worldwide, but a recent analysis finds taxing junk food could curb obesity rates.
FDA Panel Backs Approval of Weight-Loss Drug Lorcaserin
On Thursday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel voted 18-to-4 to approve the prescription diet drug lorcaserin. It’s the second diet pill to be endorsed by an FDA advisory panel this year and, if approved, would be …
Watching TV Steers Children Toward Eating Junk
Spending time in front of the tube not only leads to mindless eating, but also sets children up to prefer unhealthy foods in general.
Fat Forecast: 42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030
If Americans keep getting heavier at the current rate, 42% of the population will be obese by 2030, a new study says. The increase accounts for an additional 32 million obese Americans and a whopping $549.5 billion in medical …
