Losing Weight Could Help Prevent Cancer

Medicine & Technology Mar 24, 2015

Many deadly health probelms are linked to obesity. Learn how to deal with them here.

South L.A. Bans Fast Food, Obesity Rates Rise Anyway

Mar 23, 2015

A zoning law for banning new fast-food restaurants in the Southern Los Angeles backfired and resulted in more obese people in that area compared to the whole country.

Sitting Kills, Even if You Exercise

Jan 21, 2015

One of the best things you do after a hard day's work or after exercising may actually be killing you. A new study running in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that sitting for extended periods of time increases your chances of a premature death, even with exercise.

Pizza Becomes Public Enemy Number 1 in the Fight Against Child Obesity

Jan 19, 2015

What kid doesn't love a good slice of pizza? For that matter, what adult doesn't enjoy an occasional piece too? It may be a beloved alltime snack, however, a new study now reveals that pizza definitely doesn't love children back. In fact, on days when children eat pizza, they consume an average of 408 additional calories, three additional grams of fat and 134 extra milligrams of salt, when compared to a regular diet.

Why After Recess Is The Best Time To Serve Kids Veggies

Jan 19, 2015

The next time you want to be sure your child eats his veggies, take them outside to play first. A new research study has found that serving lunch soon after recess leads kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

ADHD Drug May Help You Drop the Fork

Jan 16, 2015

New research has discovered that the drug Vyvanse, meant to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also be effective in helping treat various binge eating disorders.

One Walk a Day May Keep Death Away

Jan 15, 2015

According to a new study, a brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual's risk of an early death. The study of European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be due to lack of physical activity, compared to the number of deaths due to obesity.

The “Healthy Obesity” Idea is Dangerous

Jan 07, 2015

A new study claims that the idea of healthy obesity is a myth as most obese people over time suffer poorer health and chronic illnesses.

New Drug to Treat Obesity Approved

Jan 06, 2015

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight this year, you could soon take a pill to help you in your quest to drop those pounds and live a healthier life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug designed to help people lose weight and fight the obesity epidemic. And while it started as a treatment for another ailment, this new drug could spell millions of dollars for the company and thousands of pounds off of consumers, as well.

The Year You Were Born Can Affect Your Risk For Obesity

Jan 03, 2015

A new study has discovered that the year you were born can influence your risk for obesity.

The Year You Were Born Can Affect Your Risk For Obesity

Jan 03, 2015

A new study has discovered that the year you were born can influence your risk for obesity.

The Skinny On Fast Food: It's Still Just As Bad For You

Jan 02, 2015

Despite the additions of healthier alternatives to the menus of many of the leading fast food restaurants, researchers have found that most of the food still served is just as bad for you today as it was almost twenty years ago.

How Family Affects Your Weight

Dec 30, 2014

A new study of women has revealed that what her friends and family members have to say about her weight can have a drastic effect on her ability to maintain, lose or gain weight.

Lack of Sleep Can Trigger Obesity Among Children: Study

Dec 16, 2014

According to a recent study, the lesser the number of hours a child spends sleeping, the higher are the odds that he or she will become obese at a later age.

Obesity Takes Away 8 Years of One's Life, But Causes Health Problems For Decades

Dec 06, 2014

Researchers from McGill University found that obesity can shorten one's life expectancy by up to eight years for those who are very obese. The number of years that could be slashed in one's life depends on the severity of the person's obesity, according to the study. Aside from this, obesity is also linked to poor health, with constant illnesses within almost 20 years; this is attributed to diseases caused by obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.