The Walk of Hearts is Dahrnaz Tigner‘s personal mission to raise awareness of childhood obesity. He and his brother, Minnesota Viking’s Jabari Price, were inspired by their younger sister Jade who struggles with obesity and First Lady’s Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his journey of walking 1,300 miles from […]

New Jersey resident Errol Narvaez was mortified after he was removed from a United Airlines flight due to his weight.

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Most major cities are known for their signature foods and go-to restaurants, but all of that good eating (and lack of) may be contributing to…

Yup, you read that right; fighting obesity with fecal matter. Scientists have put the feces of skinny people into pills in order to tackle the obesity problem in the U.S. Will it really work? Click on the audio player to hear what more in this edition of The Jazzy Report on The D.L. Hughley Show! Listen to the “The D.L. Hughley Show” […]

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Weight Watchers stocks have skyrocketed yet again because of Oprah Winfrey. The weight loss company’s shares soared on Wednesday (from $3.68 to $23.05) thanks to her new TV commercial, which had an emotional impact on viewers. In the spot, past footage of Winfrey working out is shown as the TV icon talks candidly about her struggle with weight. […]

UFC 3 fighter Emanuel Yarbrough, named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest living athlete, died on Monday, Dec. 21 in Richmond, Va. He was 51. Yarbrough, at 6-foot-8, weighed over 800 pounds. “The UFC sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Emanuel Yarbrough,” officials from the organization […]

Finding it difficult to lose weight? Well, you’re not crazy- there’s a scientific reason why! Click on the audio player to hear Jasmine Sanders explain in this edition of The Jazzy Report on The D.L. Hughley Show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the “The D.L. Hughley Show” LIVE weekdays 3-7 p.m. EST! RELATED: Why It’s Harder For […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer cases of diabetes are being diagnosed in U.S. adults, according to startling new federal statistics released Tuesday. Diabetes had been climbing for decades, driven by surging obesity rates. In 2009, the number of new cases reached 1.7 million. By last year, it had dropped to 1.4 million. “After so many […]

According to The Jazzy Report, obesity among middle aged Americans is on the rise! How has this unexpected stat come to fruition? Find out when you click on the audio player to listen in on The D.L. Hughley Show. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the “The D.L. Hughley Show” LIVE weekdays 3-7 p.m. EST! RELATED: Why Lesbians And Straight […]

Dr. Draion M. Burch, DO (Dr. Drai) – a highly respected, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist – is a nationally-recognized author, speaker, consultant, and go-to media expert on women’s health and transgender health issues. He travels the country to meet with women one-on-one and in groups to provide and instruct on healthcare. Although Dr. Drai may […]

Did you know $3.5 million tax dollars have gone towards figuring out why lesbians are obese? Turns out, we have the answer right here in the Jazzy Report. Listen to the audio player to hear the real reason lesbians and straight men are overweight! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the “The D.L. Hughley Show” […]

According to a new report, lack of exercise isn’t why you’re gaining weight. The main cause of obesity is excess sugar and carbohydrates. You may be thinking, “oh I already knew that.” But listen to the audio player to hear just how much of an impact it has on your body and how it’s caused […]