LiveScience Topics: Obesity

More Obesity News and Information

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  Never Too Late: 5 Bad Habits You Should Still Quit

  A new study finds it's never too late to gain health benefits by knocking off bad habits.

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  Night Shift May Harm Health

  A small study of ten people has shown that when their sleep/wake schedule was inverted, their blood samples quickly showed symptoms that -- left untreated -- could lead to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

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  Spice Might Help Curb Diabetes and Obesity

  Could an ingredient in curry reverse symptoms of diabetes and obesity? Researchers working with mice have found that it could.

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  Are Fat People Destroying Earth?

  The news that fat people could help save Earth by eating less generated big headlines.

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  Chewing Gum Touted as Diet Strategy

  One type of sugar-free gum might reduce calorie intake in some people.

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  Some Men Prefer Fat Women

  A recent study finds that not only do some men prefer overweight women, but that they also find a wide range of body sizes attractive.

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  Got Nature? Why You Need to Get Out

  Studies find that exposure to green spaces leads to better mental and physical health.

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  Diet Tip: Watch What You Drink

  Liquid calories are the bigger culprit than food itself, when it comes to weight loss.

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  How Overweight Are Firefighters and Paramedics?

  Fire fighters are still our heroes, but a new study raises concerns about their health and mobility.

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  Calories Count, Diets Fail

  Health meets physics in a real good study.

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  Do Huge NFL Players Help Teams Win?

  When the Cardinals meet the Steelers in the Super Bowl, each offensive lineman will weigh 300 pounds or more.

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  Obesity Caught Like Common Cold

  Yet another claim that a common and contagious virus is linked to some cases of obesity is in the news.

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  The Recession Could Make You Fat

  Experts fear the recession could cause more U.S. residents to gain weight as they cut corners on food purchases.

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  Study: Exercise Won't Cure Obesity

  Exercise may not be a cure-all for obesity.

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  Weight Loss Improves Sex

  Obese men reported better sexual function after losing lots of weight in a new study.

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  5 Surprising Holiday Health Myths

  Scientists cite five fears that can officially be crossed off the holiday worry list.

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  Buffet Behavior: The Science of Pigging Out

  Heavier people are more likely to use larger plates, chew less and engage in other behaviors that lead to overeating.

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  Brisk Walk Can Curb Chocolate Cravings

  Walking can reduce cravings for chocolate, even during activities that increase munchies.

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  School Bans Birthday Sweets

  The real tragedy is that the actual carrying of a tray of cupcakes is about the only exercise many of these kids get.

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  How Amish Avoid Obesity

  Your weight problem might be written in your genes but not written in the stars.

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  Why Thin Will Always Be In

  The effects of supply and demand, evolution and health favor thinness.