Obesity

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.
A new study suggests we might be able to predict weight gain based on what we exhale.
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.

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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.

Some gyms are catering to larger clientele — with one even banning "skinny" gym-goers. Greatist looks at the debate and reasoning behind the hubbub.

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.

GUEST POST: Fitness entrepreneur gives his thoughts on why the healthcare system is coming up short in battling obesity — and how the Internet can help.

The Biggest Loser may tell us to work out and shed the pounds but new research suggests we burn pretty much the same number of calories whether we exercise or not.

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