Obesity : Science World Report

May 23, 2014 09:14 AM EDT

Scientists Discover the Obesity Gene Linked to Increased Weight Gain

Could there be a gene for obesity? Apparently, there is. Scientists have discovered that a gene commonly linked to obesity, called FTO, can contribute to weight gain.

May 22, 2014 10:37 AM EDT

Cheap Food May be the Real Reason Behind American Obesity Epidemic

It turns out that cheap food could be the real reason behind the American obesity epidemic.

May 22, 2014 10:09 AM EDT

Inexpensive Food Plays a Key Factor in the Obesity Epidemic

A recent study examines the dangers of inexpensive food items, which are typically not the most nutritious option.

May 21, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Lack of Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity and Overall Body Fat Increase

Scientists have found that there may be a link between reduced sleep and childhood obesity, which could mean that getting a good night's rest could be crucial for your child's wellbeing.

May 16, 2014 11:19 AM EDT

Sleep in Third-Trimester may Affect Child's Weight Gain in Adulthood

Adequate rest plays a critical role in our overall health. Particularly for pregnant women, sleep can even influence the health of their baby as he or she reaches adulthood.

Apr 21, 2014 10:57 AM EDT

'Obesity is a Disease': Message may Undermine Weight-Loss Efforts

On June 18, 2013, the American Medical Association officially recognized obesity as a disease, pushing physicians to pay more attention to the health epidemic. Obesity is estimated to affect more than one-third of the U.S. adult population, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve...

Apr 06, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

Could the Junk Food Diet make you Lazy?

Diet and exercise play a critical role in our overall health, particularly when it comes to whether or not we're slugging around some extra weight. A recent study examines the relationship between poor diet and lifestyle choices-showing how those who are overweight may lead sedentary lifestyles and ...

Mar 28, 2014 06:20 PM EDT

Obesity Prevention Programs Help Children Lower Blood Pressure Levels

Focusing on the obesity epidemic in the country, particularly among America's youth, a recent study examines how obesity programs may not always be able to help children reduce fat levels, but will help with lowering blood pressure.

Mar 05, 2014 03:14 PM EST

Casino Communities See Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

A total of 17% of children and adolescents across the United States are affected by obesity, tripling the rate from a generation ago. Now, though, researchers have discovered that gambling could help lower these rates.

Mar 04, 2014 10:35 PM EST

Children with ADHD may be at Higher Risk for Obesity: Study

A recent study shows that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a greater risk to become obese and sedentary as teenagers.

Mar 04, 2014 05:31 PM EST

Highest and Lowest Obesity Rates Among U.S. States

As you probably hear every day, obesity is a problem in the United States. Over the past twenty years, the disease has increased dramatically, and today 35.7% of U.S. adults and 17% of children are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Feb 15, 2014 02:09 PM EST

Obesity Linked to Gut Microbes in Humans Living in Cold Regions

From an evolutionary biology perspective, causes and factors of obesity could be related to adapting to different environmental conditions. A study conducted by researchers at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Arizona Tucson has unveiled relative historical information.