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Study Links Stress To A Wider Waistline; Cortisol Levels Important

By Qiao Xu - Feb 24, 2017 05:30 AM EST

A recent study indicates that being fat may be caused by long-term stress. The researchers of the study discovered that there is a link between a high level of stress hormone cortisol and excess weight.

New Equation That Accurately Predicts Calories Burnt by Walking: Study

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 11:58 AM EDT

Your daily walking may be burning more calories than you think. New equation developed by scientists predict accurately the amount of calories burned.

Watch Salt And Sugar Intake New Dietary Guidelines Warn

By Peter R - Jan 07, 2016 05:37 PM EST

The new dietary guidelines for 2015-2020 recommend restricting added sugar and salt calorie intake to less than 10 percent.

This is How Your Body Reacts After Eating a Big Mac

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 24, 2015 10:39 AM EDT

Here is how your body reacts the hour after eating a Big Mac.

Chris Pratt Admits Feeling Impotent And Depressed On Previous Weight Gain

By Maria Slither - Jun 06, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

Chris Pratt said that being fat makes him feel impotent and depressed.

Maybe Your Curtains Are Making You Fat!

By R. Siva Kumar - May 17, 2015 02:26 PM EDT

If you don't block out light, you are disturbing your inner biological rhythm, which is lowering your metabolism, and making you fat.

Americans on Food Stamps are more likely to be Obese, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - May 12, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Americans who are on food stamps are more likely to be obese, a new government study found.

"Double-Chin" Drug Approved By FDA

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 09:43 AM EDT

The drug Kybella destroys cell membrane to kill cells and melt fat. It is approved for use only below the chin.

Myth Busting: Exercise Can't Help With Obesity, Only Cutting Carbs Can

By Peter R - Apr 23, 2015 12:30 PM EDT

Exercise and obesity are not linked, claim researchers in an editorial article even as they advise against sugar calories.

Pink Addresses Fat-Shaming Tweets: "I Feel Beautiful'

By Maria Slither - Apr 14, 2015 01:21 PM EDT

Pink responded to fat-shaming comments online saying she loves her body and she is beautiful.

Hosts Apologize For 'Offensive’ And ‘Fat-Shaming’ Comment About Kelly Clarkson's Weight

By Maria Slither - Apr 06, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Kelly Clarkson is recently attacked by another ‘fat-shaming’ comment from a radio station. The hosts of the program, meanwhile, released apologies two days after making the comment.

Parents' Oversight Feeding the Obesity Epidemic

By Peter R - Mar 30, 2015 05:58 PM EDT

A new study finds that most parents can't tell if their child is overweight.

Traditional Fat Guidelines In Nutrition Killing Westerners, Scientists

By Maria Slither - Feb 10, 2015 11:22 AM EST

The Fat guidelines that is practiced and followed for a long time is currently questioned by a recent research. The guidelines are said to lack more validity and proof.

Sugar Is Super Deadly

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 25, 2015 12:51 AM EST

As sugar is 50 percent fructose, most of it gets converted to fat in our bodies.

Pizza: Second Highest Calorie Source Among American Children

By Peter R - Jan 19, 2015 02:21 PM EST

A new study shows kids can consume anywhere between 84 and 230 excess calories on days when they consume pizza.

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