Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.

Hank gives us a summary of a strange new calculation, which estimates the total body mass of all the humans on earth.

In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she...

Weight discrimination has very real health consequences, especially when some of the most common perpetrators are medical professionals.

Dieting and exercise can be good for you, but just because something’s healthy, that doesn't mean more is even healthier.

Obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. But what is the distinction between being overweight and being obese?...

Hank tells us some of the surprising things that could be causing or contributing to the obesity epidemic.

Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a...

Having a low BMI is associated with increased mortality. High BMI is too. Keep it in that normal range, y'all. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Famed novelist and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir once said, “To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” This is the message that Valerie Sagun, founder of Big Gal Yoga, self-love devotee, and yoga enthusiast...

Howcast - Learn how to deal with puberty when you are an overweight girl from Jennifer Wider, M.D. in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how sleep affects weight in this Howcast video about obesity.

Howcast - Learn when obesity becomes so dangerous to your health that intervention is necessary in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn if you can be obese and still be healthy in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions about weight loss surgery in this Howcast video about bariatric surgery.

Howcast - Learn how to calculate your body mass index (BMI) -- your body fat measurement based on height and weight -- in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about body mass index (BMI) -- your body fat measurement based on height and weight -- in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the difference between being overweight and being obese in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to help an overweight pet rabbit in this Howcast video featuring bunny lover Amy Sedaris and rabbit expert Mary E. Cotter.

Howcast - Many doctors believe the kidneys and liver do a fine job of removing toxins, like pesticides and food additives, without any help. But cleansing regimens have their fans: Here's what you need to know if you're interested in...

Howcast -Learn the pros and cons of owning a bulldog from dog expert Julia Szabo in this Howcast video.

A happier alternative to the cycle of weight loss and gain is to achieve a weight you and your doctor can both live with.

Adult attitudes toward overweight teens have a big impact on their motivation to shed pounds. Here's how to help them.

Restaurant owner Dimitrios Verteouris lost 100 pounds in only six months through healthy eating and boxing workouts. His incredible weight loss journey inspired him to take on a new opponent: childhood obesity.



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