A Rhode Island man who weighs nearly 800 pounds says he’s determined to slim down and he dreams of becoming…
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Despite fall in hunger, obesity and diabetes worsen around the globe, report finds
TORONTO – Despite a drop in the number of people facing starvation, nearly one in three of the world’s population…
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Diabetes medication may aid weight loss, study says
Daily shots of a drug developed for Type 2 diabetes helped overweight patients lose an average of more than 12…
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35-year-old woman sheds nearly 110 pounds on ‘selfie diet’
Taking a selfie likely doesn’t hold much weight to the average social media user, but for a 35-year-old woman in…
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Obesity disparity grew among US kindergarteners
Obesity rates among children entering kindergarten in the U.S. have increased since 1998 – except among those from the wealthiest…
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California residents support soda tax to fight obesity, health study shows
Fighting obesity by taxing sugary drinks and restricting junk food advertisements aimed at children has support from a wide majority…
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Blocking pain receptors may extend lifespan, boost metabolism
By blocking a specific pain receptor in mice, researchers from The University of California, Berkeley, were able to both extend…
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After-school exercise may improve thinking skills, fitness
Children who participated in a physical activity program after school did better on thinking tasks than kids who didn’t take…
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Smoking, extra weight during pregnancy linked to obesity through adolescence
Women who smoke during pregnancy and are overweight early in pregnancy are more likely to have children who become obese…
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