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Why Obesity Among 5 Year Olds Is So Dangerous
The earlier kids gain weight, the less likely they are to lose it
Study: Obesity Rates Have Surged In Developing World
One third of the planet is now obese or overweight, according to a new report
You Can’t Be Fit and Fat
It’s okay to be heavy, as long as you don’t have diabetes or hypertension–right? Not so fast, says the latest research.
Viewpoint: Defining Obesity as a Disease May Do More Harm Than Good
The label is supposed to improve awareness and treatments for the condition, but similar proclamations about alcoholism and other addictions haven’t been so successful.
Not Overweight? You’re Not Welcome at this Gym
If you live in Chicago or Dallas and have a few pounds to lose, you might spot Downsize Fitness and think you’ll give this new gym a try. Forget it. This is a club that won’t take you as a member—unless you have at least …
Not All Screens Are Equal When It Comes to Obesity Risk: TV May Have Greatest Effect
Sitting in front of a screen can increase the risk of obesity, but TV seems to have a larger effect on weight than computers or video games.
Breastfeeding’s Role in Controlling Obesity Is Weakened
Breastfeeding is no magic bullet against obesity, according to research that contradicts previously held beliefs about the scope of human milk’s capability.
Being Overweight Is Linked to Lower Risk of Mortality
The longest lived among us aren’t necessarily those who are of normal weight, says a new study.
Can You Be Fat and Fit — or Thin and Unhealthy?
Turns out, being obese isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Heavy Women May Be More Likely to See Breast Cancer Recur
Overweight and obese women may have a tougher battle in store when it comes to breast cancer: a new study published in the journal Cancer finds that carrying extra pounds is linked with a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death.
Why Stressed-Out Men Prefer Heavier Women
Most men prefer leggy and lean women, Gisele Bündchen lookalikes, right? Not necessarily.
Good News: American Kids’ Cholesterol Levels Are Down
Researchers think certain environmental changes over the past decade have helped push kids’ cholesterol levels down. The bad news: American youngsters are still way too fat