WASHINGTON (AP) — Heart disease and diabetes get all the attention, but what about the many other ways obesity can damage your health? Carrying too many pounds may lead to or worsen some types of cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea, even infertility. But a new poll suggests few Americans realize the links. Only about one-quarter of […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year’s resolutions to slim down. But if it means the government limiting junk food, the response is an overwhelming, “No.” Americans call obesity a national health crisis and blame too much screen time and cheap fast food for fueling it. But a new […]
This holiday season, Santa may want to pick up some veggies and water rather than milk and cookies. Custom designers making Santa suits year and after year say that the measurements are changing drastically. “They are getting larger and larger,” said Adele Saidy, owner of Adele’s of Hollywood which has supplied Santa suits for over […]
The obesity epidemic is posing a threat to national security. Military officials report that obesity has become the leading cause of ineligibility when recruiting people into the armed forces. Over the past decade, the number of military personnel classified as obese or overweight has dramatically tripled. In 2010, 86,186 military personnel were clinically diagnosed as […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for African-American women: finding creative ways to combat the obesity epidemic that threatens […]
A 407-pound woman died from kidney failure in her native country of Hungary after three airlines denied her a trip back to the United States. Vilma Soltesz, 56, died of kidney failure on Oct. 24 in Hungary, where she and her husband, Janos, took an annual vacation to a home they owned in Hungary. Vilma […]
Sleep depravity not only affects your mood and energy levels but can also intensify insulin resistance. Researchers have found new health risks associated with little sleep that connects to obesity and type II diabetes. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that lack of sleep can hinder fat cells from responding […]
A new study finds that taste sensitivity can be linked to obesity issues. German researchers found that obese children have less sensitive taste buds than children of normal weight, which can lead to overeating. The study examined the taste sensitivity of 200 children between the ages of 6 and 18. Over half of the children […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A provocative new study suggests a connection between the BPA chemical used in food packaging and childhood obesity, but the researchers say their findings don't prove it's the cause. While most people have traces of the plastics chemical in their bodies, the study found that children with the highest levels in […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A condemned Ohio inmate who weighs at least 480 pounds wants his upcoming execution delayed, saying his weight could lead to a "torturous and lingering death." Ronald Post, who shot and killed a hotel clerk in northern Ohio almost 30 years ago, said his weight, vein access, scar tissue and other […]
ATLANTA (AP) — A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates. Overall, more than a third of adults are obese but rates vary by state. The latest figures are based on a 2011 telephone survey that asked adults their height and weight. For the first time, households with only cell […]
A plus-size friendly gym in Vancouver is banning skinny people from working out in their facilities. Body Exchange hopes to help plus-size people feel less self-conscious during their workout by creating a more comfortable environment. Body Exchange’s founder and CEO Louise Green believes that her gyms will become a safe-haven for overweight people battling weight […]
