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October 24, 2015

800-pound man says he's determined to slim down, live a life

A Rhode Island man who weighs nearly 800 pounds says he's determined to slim down and he dreams of becoming an actor one day.

October 24, 2015

US states are a lot fatter than we thought

The obesity rates of many U.S. states are actually higher than previously thought, a new study finds.

October 24, 2015

US obesity rates have risen most in older adults

Obesity rates have increased in most age groups in the United States in recent years, but the biggest rise has been in older adults, according to a new poll.

October 24, 2015

5 types of sugars: Which to reach for and which to skip

Sugar— and especially high-fructose corn syrup— now represents by far the largest source of calories for Americans and is a major contributing factor to the U.S. obesity epidemic.

October 24, 2015

Report finds childhood obesity on the rise: Does your kid have a healthy weight?

Are your kids overweight or just about right? If you think they’re about right, you’re like most parents in the United States, according to research.

October 24, 2015

New pill tricks body into thinking it's had a meal

Overweight? There may be a pill for that, and if successful trials done on obese mice translate to humans, that pill could be more than just a passing fad.

October 24, 2015

Healthy tips for Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate the great flavors of Cinco de Mayo without putting a dent in your diet!

October 24, 2015

Why exercise and diet changes may not be enough to treat obesity

To treat people who are obese, doctors need to move beyond simply telling their patients to eat less and exercise more, some researchers argue.

October 24, 2015

The ingredient that's off limits

Is it lurking in your pantry? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal to ban artificially produced trans fats.

October 24, 2015

5 tips for a healthier burger

Some ingredients that make burgers juicier and tastier also make them better for you.