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Liver Disease Linked to High Body Mass Index [VIDEO]
By Mark Miller | Mar 23, 2017 10:35 AM EDT
Evidence was found that a high BMI, especially among men may increase the chances of acquiring liver diseases later in life
Early Menstrual Period May Indicate Risks of Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 07, 2017 08:10 AM EST
According to latest studies, girls who had their first period before age 11 have higher risks in acquiring gestational diabetes compared to those who had their menstruation later.
Obesity, 11 Types of Cancer Strongly Linked
By Beth Vargas | Mar 05, 2017 07:00 AM EST
There is an increased risk of at least 11 types of cancers among people who are obese.
South Africa To Implement Sugar Tax To Fight Obesity
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 04, 2017 08:00 AM EST
South Africa is planning to implement a sugar tax to be able to halt the country’s growing overweight and its obesity epidemic.
Abnormal Sleep Patterns Linked to Obesity Risks
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 02, 2017 07:20 AM EST
Sleep deprivation or too much sleep puts a person at greater risk of becoming obese as new studies suggest.
Sugary Drinks Banned at Leisure Centers in Salford, England
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 26, 2017 07:20 AM EST
To tackle the city’s growing obesity problem, sugary drinks are now being banned at leisurely centers in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
New Study Says Long-term Stress Can Make You Fat
By Anne Collins | Feb 24, 2017 07:50 AM EST
A study found the highest levels of cortisol in obese individuals under high stress. Cortisol is released when the body is stressed. It also regulates metabolism.
Today’s Kids Eat Sugar Equivalent to 20 Chocolate Chips a Day
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 24, 2017 07:10 AM EST
Children nowadays are eating too much sugar. In a day, they take in sugar equal to 20 chocolate chip biscuits.
NAO Robots Could Help Reduce Obesity
By Allen James Dinglasan | Feb 22, 2017 06:16 PM EST
With so many unhealthy food available in the market, statistics of overweight people is still quite high. But a study that aimed at creating a robot that could possibly reduce the number of overweight people.
Remote Island To Remove Junk Food To Fight Obesity
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 20, 2017 07:20 AM EST
Hong Kong is about to say goodbye to cookies and sugary drinks during government meetings and will limit the importation of noodles and canned fished to control obesity in the region.
World’s Fattest Country: Palau Tops List; USA Not Even In Top 10
By Hannah Grace | Feb 13, 2017 07:40 AM EST
Four out of five citizens in the country are overweight.
Obesity: Disease Or Personal Failure?
By Hannah Grace | Feb 10, 2017 09:13 AM EST
Most people and even doctors consider obesity as a personal failure rather than a disease or a medical condition.
Fat Shaming Does Not Motivate People To Lose Weight
By Hannah Grace | Jan 30, 2017 07:40 AM EST
People who experience fat shaming are more likely to shy away from fitness regimens and would rather find comfort in food instead.
Obesity in Parents May Slow Down Child Development
By Joie M Gahum | Jan 25, 2017 08:00 AM EST
Latest research reveals that obese mothers and fathers can cause slow development amongst their children.
Children With Asthma At Risk For Developing Obesity
By Minnow Blythe | Jan 24, 2017 10:05 AM EST
Is having asthma making children fat?

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