obesity

You would think that 2XL = XXL when it comes to clothing sizes but there is a sneaky and subtle difference that gives them two totally different fits.

I was scrolling through my email the other day, and one caught my eye. Did you know that Pecan Pie is the gateway cause of obesity in Texas?

Amarillo is well known for buried Cadillacs, Sod Poodles, and 72oz steaks. But apparently, it is slowly becoming obese.

Although I'm pretty sure he's not the reason, people are getting fatter during the Obama Years in Office.

Here’s some news that’s bigger than Americans’ ever-growing waistlines.

There are many dangers that can come from being an overweight or obese teenager, including the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and stroke. However, new research indicates that teens suffering from obesity might be at risk for acquiring more than just poor health, but lower school grades as well.

There certainly are some amazing benefits to being an only child, like not having to share your room, not having to share your friends and not having to share your food. However, a new study suggests that those kids who grow up without a brother or sister might find more benefit in some good old-fashioned diet and exercise, as researchers have found that kids without siblings are 50 percent more l

Most of us are fully aware that obesity causes all sorts of health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure, but now shocking new research shows that being overweight can actually lead to insanity.

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon?

In the first study of its kind, scientists have used blood markers to determine that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke could have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Childhood obesity is certainly a problem. The percentage of children between 6 and 11 who are obese in the United States has tripled in the last 30 years and now stands at 20 percent.

Georgia Davis is not your normal teenager. She’s unfortunately got some fairly serious medical problems that made her extremely overweight. How overweight? Try 835 pounds.