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Obesity: Causes, Complications & Treatments

By Rachael Rettner published

Daily exercise, calorie control key to achieving healthy weight

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Stress from Negative Life Events Linked to Obesity in Women

By Cari Nierenberg published

More stress in a woman's life may widen her waistline, a new study reveals.

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A map of U.S. obesity rates by state in 2016.

US Obesity Rates Start to Level Off

By Rachael Rettner published

After years of soaring to new heights, obesity rates in the U.S. appear to be leveling off, according to a new report.

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Most and Least Obese States in 2016: Full Rankings

By Rachael Rettner published

A new report ranks the most and least obese U.S. states in 2016.

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Overweight Kids More Likely to Be Ostracized

By Amanda Onion published

New research finds that overweight children may be actively ostracized by their peers.

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Could Brain Stimulation Fight Obesity?

By Charles Q. Choi published

Magnetic or electric stimulation of the brain could fight eating problems, a new study finds.

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About-Face on 'Obesity Paradox': Extra Fat Does Raise Risk of Death

By Rachael Rettner published

Being overweight or obese at some point in adulthood may increase the risk of early death, according to a new study that contradicts the so-called "obesity paradox."

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Obese or Not? It's Time to Rethink BMI, Researchers Argue

By Stephanie Pappas published

Should obesity be redefined?

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There Are at Least 79 Obesity 'Syndromes'

By Sara G. Miller published

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Medical Mystery: Why Are Some Obese People 'Metabolically Healthy'?

By Rachael Rettner published

A small proportion of obese people are "metabolically healthy," meaning don't have any of the typical risk factors for heart disease or diabetes.

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