Overweight
Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time
Does losing an hour of sleep during the switch to daylight saving time increase carb cravings, or will extra daylight boost activity? Here’s how to avoid gaining weight.
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
5 signs that your weight gain is linked to a thyroid problem
The fight against fat
A leading US cardiologist and preventive medicine expert finds in joint research with Israelis that bariatric surgery is safe and preferred for the morbidly obese.
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Israeli-American study: Bariatric surgery patients live longer
The researchwas recently published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Sherman the overweight hedgehog trims down in time for spring
After feasting on cat food, Sherman the hedgehog has made remarkable strides in shedding his extra grams.
Your scale isn’t giving you the whole picture
“We learned in this trial that moderate, but persistent weight loss may have dramatic beneficial effects on fat deposits related to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases,” Shai explained.
RX For Readers: Adopting healthy eating habits
Readers get answers to their health-related questions.
Healthcare costs skyrocket as obesity, diabetes rates climb
As of 2014, the annual healthcare costs associated with obesity were $2 trillion.