Obesity: Causes, Prevention, and Definition

Obesity, Explained

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure,...

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some types of cancer, and even dementia later in life. Despite the health risks, it can be very difficult to shed extra pounds and keep them off.

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4 Ways to Tell If You're at a Healthy Weight

Wondering where you stand? Here are four crucial stats that can help you de...

Wondering where you stand? Here are four crucial stats that can help you determine if you're at a healthy weight.

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Fat-Shaming by Doctors Happens Way More Often Than You Think

It messes with your confidence and can hurt your health in more subtle ways...

It messes with your confidence and can hurt your health in more subtle ways too. Here's what to do if your physician makes you feel bad because of your weight.

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5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who's Had Weight-Loss Surgery

Although many bariatric surgery patients are open about their experiences, ...

Although many bariatric surgery patients are open about their experiences, there are still some questions that are simply insensitive or inappropriate to ask. Here's what's not OK.