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Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop

It's no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight ... Read More

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In 16 States, 35 Percent or More Residents Now Obese

On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35 percent of their residents ... Read More

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Kids Piled on Extra Pounds During Pandemic

The CDC reported that 24.2% of Black children aged 2-19 years old were obese in 2017-2018. New research shows that those numbers may have ... Read More

5 Foods To Shrink Your Belly After You Eat Too Much

After a big meal like Thanksgiving or a potluck the first thing most of us want to do is sleep. You know, when the "itis" kicks in, it's ... Read More

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Genes Only Partly To Blame For Obesity

If you have trouble keeping slim, don't put all the blame on your DNA. People carrying so-called "obesity" genes tend to gain more weight ... Read More

The Cost of Obesity

The increasing rate of obesity in the United States is getting lots of attention. Unfortunately, much of the conversation oversimplifies the ... Read More

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Obesity May Be Linked To Increased Risk Of Multiple Myeloma

If you’re looking for more motivation to keep the excess weight off, look to these two words: multiple myeloma. Researchers recently ... Read More

Processed Foods: Addictive And Potentially Life Threatening

Processed foods are cheap and easily accessible to most college students. However, they have recently been under scrutiny after a troubling ... Read More

How Weight Gain Affects Your Feet

Everywhere we turn we are reminded of our weight, body type, body image and physical appearance in the media. Stores are filled with ... Read More

Could Traditional Black Family Ideals Be Promoting Obesity?

Weight has pretty much always been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always the chubby kid and even ... Read More

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Soda Industry-Funded Research Often Omits Link To Diabetes, Obesity

  The soft drink industry may not be telling us the whole truth about its sweet beverages. University of California researchers ... Read More

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What’s Worse Than Obesity? Experts Say Loneliness

A new study suggests that loneliness could become an even bigger public health threat than obesity. According to an AARP's Loneliness ... Read More

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