Fat Prejudice Persists After Weight Loss, Study Finds
June 1st, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
The internet is awash in body shame and body acceptance debates, and even this week, the fatkini debate drew both [&hellip
Browsing the "obesity" Tag
Obese British Teen Georgia Davis Reaches More Than 800 Lbs, Has to Be Cut From Home By Rescue Workers
May 25th, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
An obese teenager who gained the unofficial title of Britain’s fattest teen had to be removed from her home through [&hellip
‘Fat Tax’ of 20% on Junk Food Suggested To Combat Obesity
May 19th, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
Studies have shown that financial pain is one of the greatest motivators to spur individual action for change, and a [&hellip
42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030, Research Reveals
May 8th, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
Obesity is a growing problem in the US, but if current trends continue, the average American could be considered downright [&hellip
Too Much Sleep Not Linked to Weight Gain, Study Shows
May 2nd, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
This has been a banner year for laziness in weight loss, with studies published concerning eating bread to lose weight and [&hellip
US Fatter Than Originally Thought, Study Indicates
April 3rd, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
The US is known (among other things) in the developed world for having a bit of a weight problem, but [&hellip
Obesity Linked With Lower Cognitive Function in Older Adults in New Study
March 23rd, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
Obesity is always a hot button topic, and a new study has some more not-so-great news to break to the [&hellip
[Study] Sleep Deprivation is Totally Making You a Fatass
March 17th, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
It seems a facet of adult life- at least among the constantly connected, heavily tech-industry leaning adults I know- is [&hellip
FDA Panel Backs Obesity Drug Qnexa Despite Concern Over Side Effects
February 22nd, 2012 | by Kim LaCapria
A new drug to battle obesity, Qnexa, is one step closer to market, gaining the approval of a Food Drug [&hellip
Yup, it’s confirmed, we’re a nation of fat people [Infographic]
January 27th, 2012 | by Steven Hodson
As someone with a grandson suffering from obesity (and yes I know exactly where to place the blame) this fattening [&hellip
