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An App to Help Kids Lose Weight

A mobile app and a number-less scale that tracked obese kids' weight-loss progress proved far more effective than a standard approach. >

Pandemic Heavyweights

Americans gained a lot of weight during the pandemic lockdown. Body mass and obesity rates went up. Here are some of the reasons why. >

An Artificial Sweetener - Cancer Connection

Non-nutritive sweeteners tend to be seen as a win-win for dieters, but the risk of certain cancers goes up with artificial sweetener use. >

How Cutting Calories Can Help You Live Longer

Your thymus gland ages fast and this takes a toll on your immune system's ability to produce T-cells. Cutting calories can rejuvenate it. >

Snooze More, Lose More

A good night's sleep is a good way to lose weight. People who slept seven hours a night instead of six cut 270 calories from their diets. >

Hey You — Move It!

Forget fancy diets and exercise programs. There's one approach to weight loss that is guaranteed help people get and keep the pounds off. >

Starting With the Man — or Woman — in the Mirror

Gazing at oneself in the mirror for brief periods can have positive effects on weight-loss outcomes. >

Non-Surgical Approaches to Obesity Treatment

There are new, non-invasive treatments available and coming for obesity. Few people are taking advantage of them. Insurance is one factor. >

Weight Loss Sparks Deep Metabolic Changes

Dieting changes hunger hormone levels. This can lead to a loss of belly fat and improved insulin sensitivity — a huge boost to health. >

Weight Loss Surgery OK’d for Obese Youth

Young people who are obese can benefit from weight-loss surgery, too. It's safe, and it can reverse the health risks of being overweight. >

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