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
Obesity
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
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
4 Ways to Be Healthy At Any Size
Americans are internationally known for being overweight, and it’s an especially big perception for African-American women. Seventy-nine ... Read More
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
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
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
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
How Parents Can Take Charge of Childhood Obesity
America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world according to several reports. We’re out of shape and our life expectancy lowers ... Read More