Obesity

Media 3 days ago

San Francisco Health Department hires 'fat positivity' expert to consult on 'weight stigma and neutrality'

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a 'body positivity consultant' to bring attention to 'weight stigma and weight neutrality.'

Children's Health 4 days ago

Dr. Nicole Saphier on ultra-processed foods in America: ‘People profit off addiction’

Ultra-processed food makers are in the hot seat amid growing pushback against harmful products. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier comments on the movement.

Health 5 days ago

‘Yo-yo’ weight loss occurs because of this surprising reason

About 40% of American adults are living with obesity — and for many, it can feel a bit like a roller-coaster as their weight fluctuates. Experts explain the science behind "yo-yo dieting."

Health December 3

‘Hidden’ fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms, research finds

In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.

Media November 25

University of Maryland offers 'fat studies' course on how 'fatness' and 'Blackness' intersect

A University of Maryland "fat studies" course aims to examine the intersection of "fatness" and Blackness and how they intersect with "oppression."

Opinion November 19

RFK Jr. wants to disrupt our powerful health care complex and it is terrified

Our country spends nearly twice as much on medical care per person than other wealthy countries but our outcomes are far worse. RFK Jr will need to be tough to bring real change.

Health November 17

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.

Fox News Flash November 17

RFK, Jr. would face a 'trifecta' of challenges in turning the tide on obesity epidemic: 'Not an easy fix'

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier said changing America's food system is "not going to be an easy fix" while discussing America's worsening obesity epidemic.

Health November 16

Diabetes rates have quadrupled since 1990 — these are the 4 reasons

The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022. Experts weigh in on the risk.

Lifestyle November 1

Airline passenger sparks viral debate about plus-sized seatmate issue

An airline traveler posted on Reddit to ask other users what they would do about being uncomfortable while "sitting next to a passenger of size." Etiquette experts weighed in on the issue.