BMI Is Only Part of the Story
Several studies have suggested a link between a normal body mass index, or BMI, and lower cancer risk. But research by Neil Iyengar, a medical...
Category : Obesity
Does Junk Food Cause Obesity?
Study suggests candy, soda and fast food may receive more scorn than necessary People of healthy weight and those who are obese consume, on average,...
Yo-Yo Dieting Could Be Bad for Women’s Hearts
Losing and Regaining Weight Isn’t Healthy In addition to being hugely ineffective at helping women keep the weight off, new research suggests yo-yo dieting may...
U.S. Obesity Rate Holds Steady
After decades on the rise, obesity rates have for the second year in a row showed signs of leveling off, a new report finds. Even...
All Kids Should Be Screened for Obesity
Earlier this week, an influential group of experts in preventive care affirmed that children age 6 and older should be screened for obesity and referred...
5 Weight-Loss Strategies You Should Absolutely Avoid
Exercise on an empty stomach—and other weight-loss faux pas When you’re trying to shed pounds, it’s important to steer clear of the quick fixes and...
Louisiana Woman Loses Weight With Help of Surgery
Diets and other weight-loss programs didn’t stick for Edris Patterson. To lose weight and kick off a healthier lifestyle, she took a drastic step—gastric sleeve...
Obesity Remains High Among Minorities
For the first time in a decade, some states have lowered obesity rates. Decreases occurred in Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio, according to an...
Small Weight Loss Brings Big Benefits
A 5 percent weight loss can dramatically improve health Obese folks trying to lose weight can focus on smaller goals. A new study shows the...
Waist Size, Not BMI, Shows Clearest Obesity Picture
Researchers want both measuring tools to be part of annual checkup Black folks have long been anti-body mass index (BMI) as a measurement of obesity...
