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Teen Bullied Over Her Weight Goes On to Become Cheerleading Coach and Beauty Queen Finalist
Sophie McGarva, picked-on for being an overweight teen, overcame the bullies by becoming a cheerleading coach and Miss England finalist.
Cold Water and Air Increase "Good" Body Fats Says a Review of More Than 100 Studies
Experts say the increasing popularity of cold exposure to air or water will have an impact on fats could prevent obesity.
Grandma Lost 250 Pounds and is Now a Bodybuilder After Saggy Skin Removal
The mom-of-four and gran-of-eight says her weight spiraled out of control after years of emotional-eating chocolates and sweets.
A Hero Ingredient To Help Manage Obesity: The Hardy Roselle Plant
When roselle polyphenols inhibited the lipase enzyme, the fat cannot be absorbed and is passed through the colon as waste.
Unhealthy Fat Could Be Turned Into 'Good Fat' to Keep Us Youthful and Thinner
Brown fat burns a lot of calories to create heat through a process called thermogenesis, but outside of cold people, brown fat is rare.
Breakthrough Obesity Treatment in Early Research Can Target Bad Fat Anywhere in the Body
The authors believe they have found the secret to targeting fat cells in a depot-specific manner without damaging them.
Specific Gut Bacteria Extract More Energy Which Seems to be Associated with Obesity
A certain gut microbe taxa extracts more energy from food than others, which is associated with 9 extra kg of body weight.
Newly-Identified Molecule Could Be the Key to Targeting Obesity and Osteoporosis
Australian scientists identified a molecule that could hold the key to peptide-based drugs targeting obesity, osteoporosis, and inflammation.
Dancing or Brisk Walks Can Slash Diabetes Risk By 74%, Even When it Runs in the Family
Dancing or going for brisk walks can slash the risk of diabetes by three-quarters, according to a huge new study.
He Lost 210-lbs on Carnivore Diet Eating Just Meat and Eggs-After Fertility Became an Issue
A Missouri man shed 210 pounds by eating a diet of only meat and eggs, after learning his 434-lb obesity might be causing fertility issues.
Vet Student Takes Neglected Golden Retriever on Weight Loss Journey, Thousands Flock to Insta to Watch
As the months passed, the pounds have melted away, and as the weight comes off, a sparkling canine personality is emerging.
How Self-Compassion Can Help People Achieve Weight Loss Goals Despite Setbacks-and Resume Dieting Faster
A study of overweight adults found that higher levels of self-compassion and self-kindness were linked to resiliency after dietary lapses.
Getting On the Dance Floor Will Shred Pounds in Overweight People, Improve Blood Pressure and Mental Health
The most creative dance types had the most pronounced body composition improvement when compared with traditional dance.
Breakthrough Using CRISPR to Target Fat Cells in Genetic Study of Obesity
Researchers at the University of Michigan describe a breakthrough using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells in the genetic DNA.
5 Million American Vending Machines Will Soon Offer More Healthy Snacks to Help Curb Obesity
The trade group responsible for the vending machine industry says that one-third of all their snack supplies will soon include healthy options.
Coffee Could Be Used to Fight Obesity, Says 'Pioneering' New Study
In this fascinating new study, researchers say that enjoying a cup of java helps the body to activate its own fat-fighting defenses.
We'll Drink to That-Caffeine May Offset Several Health Risks of Diets High in Sugar, Says New Study
If you are a religious tea or coffee drinker, this new study says you may be more protected from dietary health risks than others.
Feeling Like a New Year's Resolution? Study Suggests Living 'Fast,' Living Longer-With Intermittent Fasting
Not all diets have scientific evidence to back up their claims, but this new study is adding to a growing body of research supporting intermittent fasting.
Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity-And It Could Lead to New Treatments for Overeating
Researchers found that activating a specific neural pathway in the brain can amplify or reduce impulsive eating, regardless of the foods.
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