Obesity

Is YouTube Bad For Us

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By The Aspen Institute March 15, 2018

President Trump's Height and Weight Doubted By 'Girthers'

A conspiracy movement is trying to cast doubt on Trump's official height and weight

By Eli Meixler January 17, 2018

Obesity Shaved Almost a Year Off U.S. Life Expectancy, Study Says

It may account for an extra 186,000 deaths per year, finds a new study

By Jamie Ducharme January 15, 2018

More Than Half of American Kids May Be Obese by 35

Without some serious changes, the majority of U.S. children may be obese by the time they reach age 35, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health used...

By Jamie Ducharme November 29, 2017

Eating Too Quickly May Be Bad for Your Health

Slow down and savor your food

By Jamie Ducharme November 14, 2017

Carpooling Matters

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By The Aspen Institute October 16, 2017

40% of Americans Are Obese, Survey Says

Close to 40% of American adults and 19% of young people have obesity—a trend that's remained stubbornly high in the last few years. The latest figures, for survey year 2015-2016, come from a new report...

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 13, 2017

Childhood Obesity Has Risen 10 Times Worldwide

A comprehensive look at weight trends among the world’s children shows where obesity is increasing, and where it’s leveling off.

By Alice Park October 10, 2017

40% of Cancers Are Linked to Being Overweight

The rate of new cancer cases has decreased in the United States since the 1990s. But increases in overweight- and obesity-related cancers—which now account for 40% of all U.S. cancers—are likely slowing that progress, according...

By Amanda MacMillan October 5, 2017

5 Ways Being Tall Affects Your Health

The good and the bad

By Amanda MacMillan September 8, 2017

How Step Count Data Can Predict Obesity

So-called "activity inequality" is linked to obesity across different countries

By Emily Weyrauch July 10, 2017

Mindfulness May Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Being overweight is stressful on the body, and stress can worsen obesity-related health issues and make it harder to shed pounds—throwing people into a vicious cycle that seems impossible to escape. Now, a new study...

By Amanda MacMillan July 10, 2017

This Week in Health: How Farmers Turn Salmon Pink

This week revealed a little-known secret about the vibrant pink color of farm-raised salmon: it comes from a pigmenting chemical farmers feed their fish. Here's what else caught our attention in health this week. (Sign...

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 15, 2017

Almost 30% of People In the World Are Obese or Overweight

The global obesity epidemic continues, and a new report shows that about two billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. That's about 30% of the world's population. The new study, published in the New England...

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 12, 2017

5 Ways Men Shape Their Children’s Health

Women are often told that what they eat, how much they drink and the choices they make can have a big impact on their children’s health and development, even long before they get pregnant. But...

By Amanda MacMillan May 31, 2017

5 Weight Loss Tips From People Who Have Actually Done It

Most Americans want to lose weight, but it's no simple feat. Just ask someone who's done it. That's exactly what TIME did in a recent cover story looking at new weight loss science. After speaking...

May 25, 2017

How Ginger Fights Body Fat

Ginger, as a supplement or an ingredient in food and drink, may protect against obesity and chronic disease, according to a new research review. While experts can’t yet recommend a specific dosage for preventive purposes,...

May 25, 2017

9 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips

Losing weight is tough, both mentally and physically. New science shows that when the body starts to lose substantial amounts of weight, it fights viciously to gain it back. But despite the biological roadblocks, plenty...

May 25, 2017

Here's What Skipping Breakfast Does to Your Body

It's a hotly contested question in the nutrition world: is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Experts say that people who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat the rest of the...

May 22, 2017

This Is How Excess Weight Can Fuel the Growth of Cancer Cells

It’s pretty obvious that carrying around extra weight can make you feel sluggish, affect your self-esteem and put you at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. But increasingly, researchers are also making connections between...

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com May 3, 2017

30% of Americans Have This Obesity-Related Disease

People often don't have symptoms until it's too late

By Amanda MacMillan May 1, 2017

Soda Taxes Can Actually Work, Study Says

In 2014, Berkeley, California became the first city in the United States to pass a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The goal was to cut back on consumption—and eventually, to help chip away at rates of...

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 18, 2017

How to Help Your Family Beat Obesity

These are today's best ideas.

By The Aspen Institute March 27, 2017

If You Want to Lose Weight, Don't Eat Out

Science confirms what anyone counting calories already knows

By Amanda MacMillan March 10, 2017

If You Want to Lose Weight, Don't Eat Out

Science confirms what anyone counting calories already knows: avoid restaurants

By Amanda MacMillan March 9, 2017

Fewer Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight

But experts say people should be more concerned than they are

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 9, 2017

Fewer Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight

More than a third of American adults are obese, yet new research shows that fewer people are trying to lose weight now than in the past. In the research letter, published in the Journal of...

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 7, 2017

Not Exercising Is Just As Bad For Your Health As Being Obese

Time to get moving

By Alice Park March 1, 2017

Not Exercising Is As Bad As Being Obese, Health-Wise

Exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect your heart, according to new research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Researchers in the Netherlands gathered data from 5,344...

By Alice Park March 1, 2017

This Is the Best Type of Exercise for Weight Loss

According to experts

By Selene Yeager / Health.com February 28, 2017

This Is the Best Type of Exercise for Weight Loss

But don't just rely on either cardio or strength training

February 28, 2017

Here’s the Strongest Evidence Yet That Belly Fat Is Really Bad for You

It could lead to a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease

By Health.com /Amanda MacMillan February 15, 2017

Why You Should Pay Attention to What Time of Day You're Eating

It could be just as important as what you're consuming

By Alice Park February 4, 2017

What Science Says About Snacking and Breakfast

You still have to pay attention to what you eat if you want to avoid heart disease, but researchers say that when you eat is just as important

By Alice Park January 30, 2017

How Phone Coaching Can Help You Lose Weight

A new study shows promising results

By Amanda MacMillan January 29, 2017

The Surprisingly Effective Way to Lose Weight

Phone coaching helped people lose about 10 pounds in a year, a new study says

By Amanda MacMillan January 27, 2017

Sitting Too Much Ages You By 8 Years

But exercise can counteract it, a new study finds

By Alice Park January 18, 2017

Kids Are Eating Nearly 200% More Fake Sugar

Artificial sweeteners spiked in popularity from 1999-2012

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 10, 2017

Donald Trump May Not Be As Tall As He Says He Is

His driver's license cuts an inch from his previously acknowledged height

By Charlotte Alter December 23, 2016

The Presidential Campaign Already Has a Third-Party Candidate

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By The Aspen Institute December 20, 2016

Should You Trust the New Research About Sugar?

The latest study is industry-funded

By Alexandra Sifferlin December 19, 2016

This is How Much Weight College Students Gain Over 4 Years

Experts are worried.

By Amanda MacMillan / Real Simple December 13, 2016

The Best (And Worst) States for Diabetes

Kudos to Boulder, Colo.

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 30, 2016

The Healthiest Things Every 45-Year-Old Should Do

For heart health, a little prevention can translate into a healthier lifespan

By Mandy Oaklander November 28, 2016

This Common Processed Food Ingredient Causes Cancer in Mice

A new study shows that emulsifiers, which are added to many processed foods, can cause cancer in animals

By Alice Park November 7, 2016

Soda-Funded Studies Don't Often Link Drinks to Obesity

Compared to independent studies, industry-sponsored studies are less likely to link sugary drinks to diseases

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 1, 2016

Half of the U.S. Population Will Be Obese by 2030

Food Addictions Are Real Addictions—And More and More People Are Getting Hooked

Body Fat May Affect Your Brain Volume, Study Says

These Are the States with the Highest and Lowest Youth Obesity Rates