Obesity
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Obesity: Causes, Complications & Treatments
By Rachael Rettner published
Daily exercise, calorie control key to achieving healthy weight
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Stress from Negative Life Events Linked to Obesity in Women
By Cari Nierenberg published
More stress in a woman's life may widen her waistline, a new study reveals.
![A map of U.S. obesity rates by state in 2016.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KYwByBnJVdAHEUq8Sj5vZ9-320-80.jpg)
US Obesity Rates Start to Level Off
By Rachael Rettner published
After years of soaring to new heights, obesity rates in the U.S. appear to be leveling off, according to a new report.
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Most and Least Obese States in 2016: Full Rankings
By Rachael Rettner published
A new report ranks the most and least obese U.S. states in 2016.
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Overweight Kids More Likely to Be Ostracized
By Amanda Onion published
New research finds that overweight children may be actively ostracized by their peers.
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Could Brain Stimulation Fight Obesity?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Magnetic or electric stimulation of the brain could fight eating problems, a new study finds.
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About-Face on 'Obesity Paradox': Extra Fat Does Raise Risk of Death
By Rachael Rettner published
Being overweight or obese at some point in adulthood may increase the risk of early death, according to a new study that contradicts the so-called "obesity paradox."
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