Pants feeling a bit tight? It might not be those cookies you ate. A new study suggests it may be your KLF3 protein levels. Say what? Read on to see how researchers found a link between skinny jeans and skinny genes.
Recent research suggests even doctors are biased against overweight and obese people. These prejudices can have dangerous consequences, here's why we need to start talking about weight stigma in a better way.
Supersize that soda? New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial bill proposing a ban on selling soda's larger than 16 ounces was officially shot down as "arbitrary and capricious." We find out what that means for the fight against obesity.
According to a federal study, children are eating fewer calories and adults are chowing down on less fast food than in years past. What does this mean for the state of our country's health now and in the future?
It’s not all fruits, veggies, and the treadmill. New research suggests the absence of a protein called p62 may contribute to obesity and other problems related to metabolism.
Coca-Cola recently launched the "Work it Out" online calorie calculator, which shows how much activity will burn off a soda. Is the beverage giant's new campaign a step in the right direction? Greatist's Chief Research Officer weighs in.
A new poll finds Americans are united in their concern about the growing obesity epidemic, but we’re divided on what the government should do about it.
It’s not all fruits, veggies, and the treadmill. New research suggests the absence of a protein called p62 may contribute to obesity and other problems related to metabolism.
According to a federal study, children are eating fewer calories and adults are chowing down on less fast food than in years past. What does this mean for the state of our country's health now and in the future?
Supersize that soda? New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial bill proposing a ban on selling soda's larger than 16 ounces was officially shot down as "arbitrary and capricious." We find out what that means for the fight against obesity.
Contributing Writer David Butler looks into the scapegoating of American fast food and suggests the real root of American obesity might not be those Happy Meals.
