“The Whale” director Darren Aronofosky has shed critics who say his critically acclaimed film promotes “fatphobia.” At the center of the controversy is a fat suit worn by star Brendan Fraser, 54, who plays a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie as he struggles to repair his relationship with his estranged teenage daughter, portrayed by Sadie … Read more
This dog is so big, she’s on Google Maps. A chonky dog named Watermelon has become such a sensation in Georgia that she’s been immortalized as a local landmark on Google Maps. Since her “land-bark” status, the plus-sized pup has received over 80 five-star reviews on the site with admirers praising the “chunky old girl.” … Read more
Carb lovers rejoice! This delectable starch, long a guilty pleasure, just might be a secret weapon when trying to “lose weight with little effort.” Researchers have discovered the surprising health benefit of potatoes — as it turns out, these spuds are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a crucial “part of a healthy diet,” according to … Read more
New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight. A scientific study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this week looked at the correlation between crime in New York City and childhood obesity and found there to be a direct link, namely in girls. The study, which was published … Read more
Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more
Looks like all that water weight might actually be from the air. A new study suggests that long-term air pollution exposure is linked to women gaining weight — particularly ladies in their late 40s and 50s, EurekAlert reported. Observed women who were exposed to poor air quality, specifically higher levels of fine particles, such as … Read more
A leading obesity doctor and scientist says she’s comfortable with her patient being 300 pounds. Obesity is much more complex than bad diet and exercise, but many doctors are still poorly informed. This is the story of one of her patients and the stigma he faced, as told to reporter Marianne Guenot. Loading Something is … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Taking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while already overweight adults can halve their odds of becoming obese by adding an additional 2,400 steps — … Read more
CNN — We all know that eating later in the day isn’t good for our waistlines, but why? A new study weighed in on that question by comparing people who ate the same foods – but at different times in the day. “Does the time that we eat matter when everything else is kept consistent?” … Read more
Summary: Obesity is, in part, determined by epigenetic development in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Findings suggest developmental epigenetics plays a significant role in both environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk. Source: Baylor College of Medicine Obesity has increased rapidly in recent decades to affect more than 2 billion people, making it one … Read more
Photo credit: RyanJLane – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” According to a new study published in Nature Metabolism, obesity is not just a matter of weight in relation to height or body mass index (BMI)—there are actually at least four metabolic body … Read more
Photo: Ljupco Smokovski (Shutterstock) The more you walk, the lower your risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study, with the benefits leveling out once you reach 10,000 steps per day. So clearly, that is the number of steps to aim for—or is it? Studies that compare health outcomes to step counts … Read more
Back in the fraught winter of 2020 when covid vaccines were first authorized but not yet widely available, I found myself as a guest on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. My goal was to promote and discuss my book on the benefits of greater population density, so I didn’t come prepared to debate vaccines or … Read more
Oregon Health & Science University researchers explored counseling as a tool to prevent obesity for women aged 40-60, also referred to as their “midlife.” Obesity is a common condition for women in this group and counseling may be an effective way to prevent it. We learn more from Amy Cantor, an associate professor at OHSU … Read more
Weekly obesity jab halves the risk of diabetes and can spark sufficient weight loss to treat range of issues, research suggests Overweight and obese participants saw odds of developing type 2 diabetes half Patients will be able to self-inject with semaglutide which supresses appetite The drug has been approved for use in England after it … Read more
A team of researchers has started to investigate whether psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in so-called “magic” mushrooms, shows promise as a potential treatment for obesity and eating disorders. Their initial results, published Translational Psychiatry, indicate that psilocybin does not lead to reduced body weight or food intake in obese mice. But the … Read more
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