Brendan Fraser Transforms Into A 600-Pound Man In First Image From ‘The Whale’
Brendan Fraser is finally starring in a new film. A24 released a first image from Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming drama “The Whale” on Tuesday. Fraser stars in the film as a…
About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds
A new government survey finds that about 40% of American adults are obese By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer February 27, 2020, 4:48 PM 3 min read NEW YORK —…
Diet Dr Pepper does not promise weight loss or deceive consumers: U.S. appeals court
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday said the maker of Diet Dr Pepper did not deceive consumers into thinking the soft drink promoted weight loss by including…
Sustained weight loss in middle-age may lower breast cancer risk
(This December 17 story is refiled to add new paragraph 6, and adds lb/kg conversions in paras 4 and 5.) By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – In women over age…
Large waist in normal-weight elderly tied to higher dementia risk
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with normal weight but a wider waist may be at a higher risk of developing dementia, a Korean study suggests. Doctors should consider an older…
FIFA and WHO team up to promote healthy stadiums, fans
Soccer Football – World Health Organization & FIFA Press Conference – WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland – October 4, 2019. General view of a ball. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy GENEVA (Reuters) – Soccer’s…
Eating nuts might help limit weight gain
(Reuters Health) – Despite their high calorie counts, daily doses of nuts might help people keep off excess weight, especially when nuts are substituted for less healthy foods, a recent…
Low-carb ‘keto’ diets have some health benefits and some risks
(Reuters Health) – While extremely low-carbohydrate diets may aid short term weight loss, they have mixed effects on health markers that can contribute to heart disease risk, according to new…
‘Sugar Tax’ on sweet treats could slim waistlines: Study
People often lose money through taxes but can a new “sugar tax” also help them lose weight? A new study suggests that a tax on sugary snacks could have an…
Weight loss possible with psychiatric drugs
(Reuters Health) – Even overweight and obese people who take certain psychiatric drugs associated with weight gain may be able to shed excess pounds by focusing on healthy eating and…