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Here are the most and least obese states in the US
America's collective waistline just expanded again.The national obesity rate rose to nearly 28% last year, up from about 27% in 2013 and again from the roughly 26% recorded in 2008, according to a new...
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There's a new, safer technology that stops people from feeling hungry
In January 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new kind of obesity therapy.Vbloc is a vagus nerve pacemaker developed by EnteroMedics, a company based in St Paul, Minnesota.It works by...
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How trans fats destroyed the American diet
Editor's Note: The FDA on Tuesday, June 16, announced that it was banning trans fats from all foods.Food companies have three years to cut trans fats from the food supply entirely. A surprising number...
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We talked to an exercise scientist about whether diet or exercise is more...
So you want to lose a few pounds.You've heard the mantra: You need to start eating right and exercising.But at the back of your mind, you wonder. When it comes down to it, which is more important:...
View ArticleScientists have debunked these 5 common myths about eating fats
Fats may be one of the most misunderstood food groups. Many believe that eating foods rich in fats leads to many illnesses and obesity. But science has proved otherwise. Produced by Ryan LarkinFollow...
View ArticleHere's one way to figure out if you're fat
So maybe you don't think you have the "ideal body," but are you actually overweight? By calculating your body mass index (BMI), you can find out once and for all whether you should lose — or put on —...
View ArticleThe science behind losing weight
There are thousands of diet plans out there with lots of different approaches to achieving the same goal: trim the fat.Are there universal truths about weight loss that we can all learn? The answer is...
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New study shows that red wine could help you lose weight
New research claims that berries, grapes and other fruits can help cut down the type of fat that leads to weight gain. Researchers believe that the study findings could help devise a strategy for the...
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Scientists just discovered a simple way to eat healthier and potentially curb...
If you've ever tried and failed at sticking to the latest fad diet (who wants to cut carbs?!), here's some good news: There may be a really simple way to cut cravings and keep your body fuller...
View ArticleWhy everything you think you know about sugar is probably wrong
Some people consume sugar substitutes because they think doing so is a good way to cut back on calories and stay healthy. But science suggests otherwise. Produced by Ryan LarkinFollow BI Video:On...
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Here are the most and least obese states in America
America is getting fatter overall, but a few states are bucking the trend.Nationwide, 28% of the population is obese, according to a recent survey from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the...
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Why you should avoid eating out
Fast food has taken a reputational beating in recent years, with public health advocates attacking the cholesterol, salt, and calories it contains.But it turns out that the food in classier sit-down...
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A massive misconception is wreaking havoc on how we think about food
Most health-conscious people are familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat."Here's the good news: That's likely not true.As Alan Levinovitz writes in a new book, "The Gluten Lie," the real...
View ArticleWhy BMI is way more misleading than you think
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Coke's new campaign isn't just a sham — it's dangerous
The Coca-Cola Company announced earlier this week its plans to fund a new research organization peddling the message that maintaining a healthy weight comes down mainly to getting more exercise, not...
View Article4 health benefits of coffee, the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the...
About 83% of Americans starts every morning with a cup of coffee. We all know that coffee helps keeping us awake and alert but there are many health benefits that have been associated with the drink....
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China's food safety scandals are turning Chinese onto healthy diets
Since a medical examination three months ago revealed the beginnings of a fatty liver, Shanghai sales manager Chen Junjie has embarked on a nutritional revolution, substituting much of his favourite...
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There could be a super-simple way to lose weight that doesn't involve diet or...
If you're trying to lose weight, you've probably already replaced sugary drinks like soda and juice with water.But what you might not be aware of is that drinking water before meals could be helpful...
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There is a direct connection between obesity and dementia
The devastating cost of carrying excess pounds in middle age has been highlighted in a new study which shows every extra point of BMI speeds up the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by nearly seven...
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How much you weigh at this age could affect your chances of developing...
WASHINGTON (AP) — One more reason to watch the waistline: New research says people's weight in middle age may influence not just whether they go on to develop Alzheimer's disease, but when.Obesity in...
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