A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of
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Obesity: Stress is a major factor in weight gain
Why can Stress us eat more? Stress is not only harmful to human health, it also affects our Hunger. Stress
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Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel
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New WHO research reveals wide gradient of severe child obesity across Europe
New research from WHO Europe presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May) shows
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Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies
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Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7
Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as
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Scientists develop swallowable self-inflating capsule to help tackle obesity
A team from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National University Health System (NUHS) has developed a self-inflating
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Lose weight: Easier to lose weight with the help of a healthy Apple vinegar diet mixture
Switchel: Delicious Trend-drink with Apple cider vinegar makes losing weight easy The summer is coming! Now the last few pounds
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Yo-yo dieting may increase women’s heart disease risk
Yo-yo dieting may make it harder for women to control a variety of heart disease risk factors, according to preliminary
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Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity: Flaxseed supplements increase ‘good’ bacteria and fatty acids in mouse study
Research in mice suggests that fermentation of flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the microbiota to improve metabolic health and
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