Chelsea Handler slams her critics with a photo of her in a bikini on Instagram. The photo which was posted on Sunday, August 2, was apparently in response to an ex-boyfriend who once called her “fat”. The 40-year-old star’s photo…
Rob Kardashian Is Fat, And He’s Embarrassed; Kanye West Reaches Out
In the season finale of hit reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the shocking reason behind Rob Kardashian’s absence at his sister’s wedding is finally revealed. The male Kardashian skipped out on sister Kim’s wedding to rapper Kanye…
Kandi Burruss Shows Off Body After Fat Comments
The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars have been known for their continuous drama. However, when Kenya Moore made her latest comment on Kandi Burruss’ weight, Kandi decided to take it upon herself to prove that she has a sexy body,…
FDA: Trans Fats Unsafe, to be Banned in Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced its intention to classify trans fats known as partially hydrogenated oils as not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. The classification is set to go into effect after 60…
Jennifer Lawrence called Fat and told to Diet
Jennifer Lawrence has been staying busy lately with her work as the face of “The Hunger Games”, and then her starring role in “Silver Linings Playbook”. Recently, she had a chance to sit down with a rep from Harper’s Bazaar…
Shaming Doesn’t Help Obese People Lose Weight, Shows Study
Americans are now larger than ever, and predicted to become even larger over the next few decades. Along with the rise in obesity has come a rise in associated health problems and costs. Medical professionals across the U.S. are now…
Fat Cells’ DNA Changes After Exercise, Shows Study
Everyone knows that exercise is good for human health, but a new study has shown that it can actually alter DNA expression in our bodies. The study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, looked at fat cells in the bodies…
Weight Loss Doesn’t Lower Heart Risks For Diabetics, Shows Study
A long-term study of weight loss among Type 2 diabetics has just concluded, yielding interesting results that have been published in the most recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The 11-year trial looked at more than 5,000…
AMA: Obesity is a Disease, Remove Sugary Drinks From SNAP
The American Medical Association (AMA) this week held its annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The doctors attending the meeting have a large influence on the strategies medical professionals across the U.S. use to combat illnesses. Of the many topics taken…
Ricky Naputi: 900 lb. Man Gets New TLC Show
It’s well-known that a large number of Americans are overweight, and predictions seem to indicate that the issue will only get worse as time goes on. What isn’t as well-known is that the U.S. territory of Guam may be even…
Obesity Tied to More Rapid Cognitive Decline
A study published today in the journal Neruology has found that people who are both obese and metabolically abnormal can expect to have their metal capabilities degrade at a faster rate than those who don’t suffer similar health issues. The…
Fattest State in America Revealed by the CDC
It’s common knowledge that Americans are getting fatter, but the statistics paint a bleak picture of just how large we are, as well as how disparate different regions of the U.S. are in terms of the size of their people.…