Monthly Archives November 27, 2010

Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess weight....

Fat cells have a maximum load they can withstand. Exceed it—through pressure or vibration—and the cells disintegrate, research shows. ...

Sabrina Kershaw had a family history of obesity and relied on food as an emotional crutch. Her food addiction and other factors eventually pushed her weight to 270. At age 40, she finally made a change.

For many Americans, the holidays are filled with high-calorie fare. Here are a few smart strategies to keep your waistline in check through the final weeks of 2010, so you can start the New Year with a positive outlook.

Military recruits are increasingly rejected for the armed forces because they are overweight or obese, putting America’s national defense at risk....

Obesity has twice the impact on our nation’s health care expenses than previously estimated, new research shows....