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Skipping dinner could lead to weight gain and obesity, according to a large new study

Skipping dinner was "significantly associated" with weight gain of 10% or more, and having a BMI ov…

Rachel Hosie   


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5 reasons your farts smell so bad and what to do about it

Farting is normal but especially smelly farts can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Her…

Kelly Burch,Jason McKnight   


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2 key reasons to be skeptical about probiotics that promote weight loss

Researchers have found that gut bacteria are different in lean and obese people, but there's no pro…

Rachel MacPherson,David Seres   


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Severe obesity is linked to a higher risk of death from the coronavirus among men, regardless of underlying health conditions

Severe obesity is linked to an increased risk of death from coronavirus, even when controlling for …

Anna Medaris Miller   


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'Obesity' should be defined by a person's health, not just their weight, Canada doctors say

New Canadian guidelines say "obesity" should be defined by a person's health, not just weight. The …

Anna Medaris Miller   


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Venice is reducing the number of tourists allowed on gondolas because it says some are so fat 'it's like bombs loading on'

"Tourists are now overweight," said the president of a gondolier association, adding that from some…

Rachel Hosie   


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9 reasons to feel great when you're eating avocados

Avocados are one of the healthiest fruits out there, packed with healthy fats, fiber, and other imp…

Carla Delgado,Kailey Proctor   


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5 reasons why ginger might help you lose weight — and how to consume it safely

Ginger may help you burn fat and feel more full — here's what the research says about its effects o…

Shaena Montanari,Samantha Cas…   


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Obesity is the biggest factor driving New York City's coronavirus hospitalizations after age

"It's a difficult situation and an emotional situation since people who are in a certain BMI range …

Anna Medaris Miller,Anna Meda…   


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4 reasons why your dog keeps dragging their butt

If your dog keeps dragging their butt, it could be a sign of clogged anal glands, a worm infestatio…

Ashley Laderer,Sorin McKnight   


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Britain has already hit 'peak obesity' and here's the reason why

Calories intake and expenditure is the key to either gaining, losing or maintaining weight. Men, on…

Lianna Brinded   


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7 reasons you're experiencing pain in your left arm and when it's a sign of a medical emergency

A tingling or numbness in your left arm could be a sign of a heart attack or something less severe.…

Adam Barnes,Rigved Tadwalkar   


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Climate change, obesity, and malnutrition are strongly linked: Lancet report

The three greatest threats to the human health around the world include undernutrition, obesity, an…

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Doctors are bracing for the coronavirus pandemic to meet America's obesity epidemic. Some experts worry the stigma could be dangerous by itself.

"It's a difficult situation and an emotional situation since people who are in a certain BMI range …

Anna Medaris Miller,Anna Meda…   


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Defense use of force expert testifies Derek Chauvin's treatment of George Floyd was 'objectively reasonable'

Barry Brodd said Chauvin's actions were justified and in line with police training. Previous law en…

Haven Orecchio-Egresitz   


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6 Reasons Butter Is Good To Eat

We won't argue that butter is the best source of nutrients, but it's also not void of vitamins or m…

Dina Spector   


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4 reasons why energy drinks are bad for you - and healthier ways to boost your energy

Energy drinks caused 20,000 emergency room visits in 2011 and increase your risk of heart problems,…

Erin Heger,Samantha Cassetty   


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Why do dogs eat grass? 6 reasons your pooch is munching on your lawn, from anxiety to worms

Dogs eat grass for a number of reasons, ranging from fiber cravings to stomach troubles. It may als…

Madeline Kennedy,Sorin McKnig…   


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3 reasons why BMI is not an accurate measure of your health or body weight - and what to use instead

BMI is not an accurate way to measure body weight or health because it does not account for body fa…

Elena Bruess,Mir Ali   


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Rob Gronkowski says Tom Brady helped him quit processed sugar, and he believes that's one reason he's still playing at the top of his game

The NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski has been among the league's elite since 2010, and his longtime tea…

Jackson Thompson