Obesity

Sitting Too Much Ages You By 8 Years

By Alice Park

Kids Are Eating Nearly 200% More Fake Sugar

By Alexandra Sifferlin

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

By Charlotte Alter

The Presidential Campaign Already Has a Third-Party Candidate

By The Aspen Institute
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Should You Trust the New Research About Sugar?

The latest study is industry-funded

By Alexandra Sifferlin

This is How Much Weight College Students Gain Over 4 Years

Experts are worried.

By Amanda MacMillan / Real Simple

The Best (And Worst) States for Diabetes

Kudos to Boulder, Colo.

By Alexandra Sifferlin

The Healthiest Things Every 45-Year-Old Should Do

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

By Mandy Oaklander

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

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

This Is the Best Way for Kids to Lose Weight

Experts say children should be routinely screened for obesity, and the provided with effective ways to lose weight

By Alice Park

How Being Overweight May Affect Memory

Inflammation could be to blame

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com

Why U.S. Women Still Die During Childbirth

Death rates are down around the world—but not in the United States

By Alexandra Sifferlin

How Gut Bacteria May Predict Belly Fat

Why your poop can be a window into your weight

By Alice Park

If You Can't Lose Weight, Don't Blame Your Genes

Your DNA has something to do with your weight, but the latest study shows the effect may not be as powerful as you thought

By Alice Park

Almost a Third of Older Adults Don't Move Enough

28% of people over 50 are too sedentary, a new study finds

By Mandy Oaklander

See How America Has Gotten More Obese in the Past 25 Years

Obesity rates have grown dramatically in the past couple of decades

By David Johnson

Obesity Rates Are Actually Down in 4 States

About 38% of U.S. adults are now obese

By Mandy Oaklander

How Hair Style Could Be Linked to Weight in Teen Girls

'A preference for straightened hair may affect black teens' desire to exercise'

By Dr Susan J. Woolford and Carole J Woolford-Hunt

Having Slimmer Friends May Help You Lose Weight

What BMI has to do with friendship

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com
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