Well, this is heavy news. Half of the world is on track to be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a new report by the World Obesity Federation. The findings, published Thursday in the World Obesity Atlas 2023, suggest the global obesity epidemic will continue to snowball if prevention and treatment measures do not … Read more
The United States was once a world leader for good reasons — now, we lead for many of the wrong ones. Americans spend the most money on healthcare compared to other high-income countries, yet face the lowest life expectancy, according to a new study. The Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on healthcare … Read more
Obesity has kicked the can amongst youngsters after the implementation of a soda tax. A new study conducted by the University of Cambridge shows that the pop tax significantly reduced rates of obesity among sixth-grade girls in the UK — by about 5,000 fewer cases, they estimated. In 2018, the UK implemented a sugary drink … Read more
A physician who came under fire for comments claiming that obesity is more of genetics than lifestyle in a “60 Minutes” interview earlier this month is now a member of the Biden USDA’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which will help determine dietary standards for Americans over the coming years. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a doctor specializing … Read more
The world’s fattest countries have been revealed in a new interactive map. The map, published by Our World in Data, uses data compiled from figures from 195 countries around the world and shows the huge divide in obesity rates. The figures come from the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, which recorded worldwide trends between 1975 and … Read more
Fox News contributors Dr. Marc Siegel and Dr. Nicole Saphier offered several medical solutions and mitigation strategies to reduce childhood obesity after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) included surgery and medication for kids in their updated guidelines. The AAP released new guidelines for the first time in 15 years recommending drastic medical solutions, with interventions that … Read more
Turns out not being able stop after one chip is actually in your DNA. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University uncovered a gene that has a strong correlation in preventing obesity. Lacking that gene can be detrimental towards one’s ability to not overeat, especially with greasy junk foods. The put-the-fork-down gene — CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 … Read more
“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