Sugar, oh, honey, honey! A study published last week in the journal Philosophical Transactions found that fructose intake fuels obesity and conditions such as diabetes and fatty liver disease. The World Health Organization defines being overweight as having a body mass index over 25, while obesity is a BMI over 30 — which more people across … Read more
Temple University is set to host the first-ever Philly “FatCon” this October, a conference boasting its role as an exclusively judgment-free fat-focused event featuring “fat-friendly” fitness classes, vendors, talks with influencers, a Halloween costume party, and more. “The Fat Sex Therapist” Sonalee Rashatwar, who uses they/he pronouns according to one of the con’s Instagram posts, is … Read more
Hear her roar. A self-described “mama bear” is swatting back at fatphobes who have criticized her 9-month-old daughter for being “full” figured. “In [my daughter’s] nine months of being alive, I have had seven women comment negatively about her body,” said incensed mom Arianna Schlossberg, 30, from Michigan, in a trending TikTok tell-all. “I’m not … Read more
Two food-safety titans are clashing over aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke, sugar-free gum and dozens of other popular products. The World Health Organization said this week aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic,” or a cancer-causing agent. But that listing doesn’t mean that aspartame is definitely a cause of cancer, so it’s not in the … Read more
When Christy Barbaran ended up in the emergency room two days after taking the weight loss medication Mounjaro, she was determined to find a medicine that worked for her. At the time, the 43-year-old mom of three who works in marketing and lives in Crofton, Maryland, was 200 pounds, with a goal weight of 160. … Read more
Go ahead, have a cheeseburger. A new study finds that whole-fat dairy — including cheese, whole yogurt and whole milk — can help to prevent heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. What’s more, the study found that unprocessed red meat “can be part of a healthy diet.” Those are the surprising results from experts … Read more
For years, doctors have sounded the alarm over the link between cancer and obesity. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of developing several different types of cancer, including breast, bowel, kidney and pancreatic. In all, 13 types of the disease were previously known to be associated with overweight body types — but now, that … Read more
One big change transformed one big man’s life forever. Jonathan Hodgson once weighed 560 pounds, until one day, he put his foot down and made a decision to lose weight. The 36-year-old miraculously dropped 300 pounds without doing surgery, instead finding inspiration elsewhere. The South Yorkshire, England, native has always battled his body, telling Caters … Read more
Fewer teens consider themselves overweight, leading experts to worry about an increase in childhood obesity, already considered an epidemic. Researchers from the University of Luxembourg published a paper with data collected from over 40 countries, finding a significant decline in teens overestimating their weight (actual weight is higher than perceived weight) and an increase in … Read more
The ever-expanding popularity of weight loss injectables has NYC moms clamoring to get their shots — even if it means resorting to “shady” and “unethical” measures. Ozempic and Wegovy, brand name semaglutides initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, have surged in demand due to their controversial effectiveness as weight loss drugs. And despite … Read more
She’s carries a lot of excess baggage. A former Pennsylvania fast-food addict is being compared to a “flying squirrel” after shedding 182 pounds left her with baggy, excess skin. She regular posts updates on her Gumby-like affliction to her over 108,000 followers on TikTok. “I heard it could happen but I didn’t know how bad … Read more
The artificial sweetener aspartame might soon be declared a “possible carcinogen,” or cancer-causing agent, according to a leaked report from the World Health Organization. Aspartame is used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero, chewing gum, diet Snapple, breakfast cereals, ice cream and many other common food and drinks. It’s also sold as NutraSweet, Equal and Sugar … Read more
Push it — but not too hard. Nearly 16.5 million Americans are at risk of stroke from exercising too hard, a new study found. Published in the scientific journal Physics of Fluid, researchers concluded that an elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in those with blocked carotid arteries. Carotid arteries are located on both … Read more
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have radically changed the lives of dieters worldwide. And that revolution in weight loss is about to take another dramatic turn now that drugmakers have developed a pill form of semaglutide, the active ingredient in those drugs. Currently, semaglutide must be injected on a weekly basis — an … Read more
A new study finds that the number of people living with diabetes — especially Type 2 diabetes — will more than double in 27 years. Health experts call the rapid rise in Type 2 diabetes cases “alarming,” referring to the chronic condition as “a defining disease of this century.” About 529 million people worldwide were … Read more
Larry Myers Jr., best known as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits on TLC’s “My 600-lb Life,” has died. He was 49. A family member confirmed Tuesday to the Sun that Myers Jr. died of a heart attack. “Hey Facebook Family. It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of my dear cousin Larry Myers,” Todd Darell, … Read more
New data reveals the countries around the world where women have the biggest – and the smallest – breasts. Here’s what it means for your health. While many might think bigger is better when it comes to breast size, new research says this might not be so. According to information collated by World Data on the … Read more
Weight, what? The American Medical Association, or the AMA, the largest organization of doctors in the U.S., is ready to say “goodbye” to determining healthy body weight solely by BMI, owing to the measurement’s inherently “racist” roots. Body mass index, or BMI — which physicians have used to measure body fatness and predict obesity-related health … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use off-brand weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. On Wednesday, officials warned about the dangers of drug compounding — which involves mixing or altering ingredients to create medication — after receiving reports of adverse effects after patients used compounded … Read more
After a woman went viral for sharing that she was forced to step on a baggage scale before boarding her flight, Air New Zealand announced that they will begin weighing passengers before some international flights. The airline announced Monday that it will be asking more than 10,000 passengers to take part in a weight survey … Read more