Pictures of people who mock me
For years, strangers have made fun of me for being fat. But I got my power back -- by turning the camera on them
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 11:30 PM UTC 329Life Body Wars, Life stories
Obesity
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Research: Childhood obesity is a product of environment
Three new studies downplay such factors as genetics and insufficient physical activity, blame environment
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 6:38 PM UTCLife Scientific American, Obesity
A salon on Mayor Bloomberg’s big drink ban
Two experts are live-debating one of the most controversial public-health proposals in years
Friday, Mar 15, 2013 6:34 PM UTCBusiness soda ban, Obesity, public health
Sorry, Bloomberg, NYC continues to supersize
Mayor Bloomberg loses his first public health measure. Why did this one fizzle out?
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 3:44 PM UTCBusiness Mike Bloomberg, Obesity, soda ban
Hooters’ not-so-”awesome” ad campaign feeds on fat-phobia
The boob-and-fast-food franchise's new ads portray themselves as a safe haven for men from overweight women VIDEO
Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 3:44 PM UTC 39Business Video, Hooters, Breasts, boobs
Heart Attack Grill delivers on its promise
Devoted patron John Alleman died after eating in a Las Vegas restaurant that boasts a "Taste Worth Dying For!"
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 6:08 PM UTC 38Business Body Wars, Heart Disease, Obesity
Our family’s week on a food stamp budget
We fed ourselves — and fed ourselves well — on $5 a day. And you can, too
Friday, Feb 1, 2013 8:06 PM UTC 124Life Cory Booker, SNAP Challenge, Food
Do smokers and the obese deserve insurance?
Changes to healthcare could mean a $5000 premium spike for some tobacco users, sparking an age-old debate
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 8:39 PM UTC 107Life Affordable Care Act
Study: Car crashes are more deadly for obese drivers
New research reveals that individuals with a BMI of 40 or above are more likely to die in auto accidents
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 3:46 PM UTCLife Scientific American, BMI, Obesity
Can tweeting help you lose weight?
A new study suggests the anonymity and social structure of Twitter might help users stick to their diet
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 5:26 PM UTCLife Health, Science, Research, weight
All the weight I didn’t lose
After surgery, I shed 250 pounds, but I'm torn between accepting my body and getting more operations to "fix" it
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 18Life Body Issues, Body Wars
Coke goes on the defensive
The cola's new ad campaign says we're in it together to fight obesity — as they keep peddling artificial sweeteners VIDEO
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 8:55 PM UTCLife Video, Advertising, Obesity
Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
The soda giant takes to the airwaves to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity
Monday, Jan 14, 2013 3:56 PM UTCLife Soda, Health, Obesity
Is sitting worse than smoking?
Yet another report says that staying seated for hours on end is dangerous. Maybe it's time we take a stand
Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 7:40 PM UTCLife Health, fitness, Sitting, Obesity
Study: Americans dieting less
But it's not clear if they care less about weight
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 7:17 PM UTCLife Dieting, Nutrition, Obesity
Al Roker lets out a secret
The "Today" personality cops to an embarrassing admission -- and raises awareness about gastric bypass VIDEO
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 3:36 PM UTCEntertainment Video, today show, Dateline
The future of dieting is gross
A new weight loss gadget will suck food straight out of your stomach. Seriously
Monday, Jan 7, 2013 6:58 PM UTC 11Technology Dieting, Health, Science
Overweight-only gym helps members relate
A trendy gym with one catch: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight to join
Monday, Jan 7, 2013 1:10 PM UTCLife Exercise, Obesity, Health, fitness
Poll: Obesity’s a crisis, but we want our junk food
Americans split on how much the government should do to promote healthy eating
Friday, Jan 4, 2013 5:42 PM UTC 29Life Health, Obesity, Government
Study: Fructose linked to overeating
Fructose, a common sugar in American diets, can rewire the brain to stop you from feeling full
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013 4:19 PM UTC 18Life Health, Diet, Obesity, Sugar, life
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