Overweight

Overweight and obese women at greater risk of breast cancer recurrence

Women who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with breast cancer are at higher risk of cancer recurrence or related death than are leaner women,…

Overweight more harmful to the liver than alcohol in middle-aged men

A group of researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy has studied the link between overweight and the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver in middle-aged men….

Low-carb, higher-fat diets add no arterial health risks to obese people seeking to lose weight

“Overweight and obese people appear to really have options when choosing a weight-loss program, including a low-carb diet, and even if it means eating more…

Women suffering from anorexia or bulimia draw a different picture of themselves than women without eating disorders

Women suffering from anorexia or bulimia draw themselves with prominently different characteristics than women who do not have eating disorders and who are…

Overweight primarily a problem among wealthier women in low- to middle-income countries

A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) finds that high body mass index (BMI) in developing countries remains primarily a problem of the…

Headaches in Teens Tied to Overweight, Smoking and Lack of Exercise

Teens with all three of the negative lifestyle factors were 3.4 times more likely to have frequent headaches than those with none of the negative lifestyle…

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