Obesity

Obesity 2 days ago

CBS pushes study blaming climate change for rising childhood obesity rates

“CBS Mornings” promoted a study on Thursday that claimed climate change and hotter temperatures are to blame for rising childhood obesity rates and weight gain.

VIDEO 2 days ago

CBS Mornings: Study shows climate change causes childhood obesity

CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson promoted a study on Thursday that claimed climate change and hotter temperatures have an effect on childhood obesity.

Media August 6

Bill Maher slams America’s ‘fat acceptance’ movement as ‘Orwellian’, supporters have ‘blood on their hands'

On Friday's episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," the HBO late night host blasted American culture's promotion of "fat celebration" as "Orwellian."

EDUCATION May 18

Woke universities' newest social justice crusade: Fighting 'fatphobia'

The University of Illinois Chicago’s school of public health has advised against using "stigmatizing" words like "obesity" as universities across the country seen to eliminate fatphobia in their quest for "health justice."

VIDEO April 30

Eli Lilly says new drug helps people lose weight

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses a new weight-loss drug.

CANCER March 25

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

The data was gathered from 24-hour dietary records and patients were followed up within around eight years.

Obesity March 4

World Obesity Day: What to know

Friday marks World Obesity Day. 

Coronavirus March 1

Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence

People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers. 

Pregnancy February 23

Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in first year of pandemic

Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic’s first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday.

VIDEO January 4

Gutfeld slams 'fat shaming' phenomenon, says it used to be called good advice

Greg Gutfeld says warning against obesity is considered offensive 'fat shaming,' including during the novel coronavirus pandemic.