Obesity

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free

A "plus-sized" travel content creator shared tips for how to obtain a second plane seat for free — sparking debate and some hate on social media by others.

Children's Health 2 days ago

Severe childhood obesity has increased in the US: new study

There has been an increase in severe childhood obesity in recent years. Looking ahead to 2024, there are several things parents can do to help their children stay healthy and fit.

HEALTH December 5

California woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets ‘life-changing’ surgery, has ‘newfound freedom’

Lipedema, a common but often overlooked disease, causes abnormal fat to accumulate in the lower body. A California woman shared her personal experience with overcoming the painful condition.

HEALTH November 24

Experimental weight loss drug could help treat fatty liver disease in people with obesity, study finds

The experimental weight loss drug retatrutide could also help to improve liver health, a new study suggests. The findings came from a large clinical trialled by Virginia Commonwealth University.

HEALTH November 21

Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds

Fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research released from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday.

HEALTH October 26

Breast cancer survivor says her 120-pound weight loss helped save her life: 'Strong, confident and healthy'

Tamara Loving, a mother of two from Huntington Beach, California, believes her dramatic weight loss helped her beat breast cancer. She told her story to Fox News Digital.

Diet Trends October 22

Mediterranean diet could help reduce belly fat and muscle loss caused by aging, study finds

A new study tested how the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, helped to prevent aging-related fat gain and loss of muscle mass. Dietitian Ilana Muhlstein weighs in.

HEALTH September 22

Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its 2022 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps on Thursday, detailing obesity rates for the 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.

HEALTH September 8

Heart disease deaths linked to obesity have tripled in 20 years, study found: ‘Increasing burden’

In a 20-year span, the number of heart disease-related deaths has tripled in the U.S., according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

HEALTH August 19

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

Diagnoses of early-onset cancers — which include those affecting people 50 and younger — spiked between 2010 and 2019, a study found. A cancer expert offers insights.