Latest about Obesity
Babies Born to Obese Women Face Increased Risk of Oxygen Deficit
Babies who are born to obese or overweight women are more likely to experience an oxygen deficit at birth than babies born to women with normal weight, a new study suggests.
Obese and Healthy? Maybe Not, Study Says
Obese people who don't have certain signs of heart disease now may still be at higher risk for future disease than normal-weight people, according to a new study.
Obese Women Less Likely to Breast-Feed
New mothers are less likely to breast-feed if they are obese, a new study suggests.
Katherine Tallmadge: Responding to Rush Limbaugh Attacks on Obesity (Op-Ed)
Why is nutritionist Katherine Tallmadge being attacked by conservatives?
Fat and Fit? There's No Such Thing for Most People (Op-Ed)
While the idea is attractive, it’s also dangerous because it can lull people who need to lose weight now into a false sense of security.
Kids' Rates of Severe Obesity Are Troubling, Researchers Say
The obesity rate in children hasn't declined in recent years, and severe obesity may even be on the rise, a new study has found.
Strict Parenting Linked to Higher Obesity Risk in Kids
How different parenting styles can affect kids' weight.
Obesity Genes? Fried Foods Worse for Some People
People with certain genes may be more susceptible to the fattening effects of fried food, a new study suggests.
