Overweight
A study found: This is the age range in which excess weight will affect health in the future
Not only how much weight is gained, but when and for how long one lives with it. A new study shows that weight gain at a young age is the most dangerous and increases the risk of premature mortality.
Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse
Can't lose weight? Blame unrealistic expectations - study
"The expectation of weight loss from being overweight to a normal weight with the help of a diet is almost never realistic,” asserts Dr. Irit Hochberg
This is what happens to the body when you eat the same thing every day
Among us, who has the strength to cook so much? It's much easier to just settle for cheese toast, an omelet or cereal. But eating the same thing every day is really bad for your health.
Losing weight later in life could raise risk of early death - study
Those who lost weight over the age of 65 were a third more likely to die within an average of four years.
Want to lose weight, but nothing is working? There's a simple reason why
Following a weight-loss diet just isn't enough if you want to stay in shape and feel healthy, a new study has shown.
Overeating while pregnant predicts lifetime of obesity for children - study
New research found that overnutrition during pregnancy and nursing appears to rewire the brains of developing children and, potentially, future generations.
Have carbohydrates been unfairly blamed for causing obesity? - Israeli study
The study carried out by Rambam researchers found that there is no connection between the amount of insulin in children and their tendency to obesity.
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report
The World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas predicts that 51% of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years.
Obesity, overweight BMI can raise risk of death by 91% - study
The new study busted previous widespread biases on the link between one's BMI and mortality risk, including the "obesity paradox."
Is fat good? Study shows cellulite can help protect you from disease
This interesting study doesn't recommend that we all gain weight on purpose, but it does show that thigh fat might help prevent strokes and dementia. Here are all the details.
Have scientists found the gene that keeps you thin? - study
Recently, it has become clear that a gene called CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is associated with obesity in humans.
