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Worldwide rise in obesity driven by country dwellers, study finds
Country folks have driven the recent global rise in obesity, a study says. This contradicts the thinking that links being overweight with urban living.
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7 ways to reduce your risk of colon cancer
Almost half of all U.S. colorectal cancers each year could be prevented with lifestyle changes, from certain types of exercise to fiber-rich foods.
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Study finds the body-positive movement is probably contributing to the obesity crisis
The normalization of plus-size bodies may be having a negative impact on our health, a study says.
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Sarah Hyland reveals she weighs 87 pounds: 'Skeletor party of 1'
The "Modern Family" star, who has spoken candidly about her kidney dysplasia and 2012 kidney transplant, shared an image of herself wearing a pair of fitted jeans and a black crop top.
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Model Responds to Body Shamers With Positive Message: ‘Now, I Literally Love the Life I Live’
Model Maeve Madden is gaining attention for sharing her battle with body acceptance and journey to health on Instagram.
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Study: Even Those at a Normal Weight Should Watch Their Waist Size
“If the waist is larger than your hips, you’re at increased risk for disease,” said Dr. Samuel Klein, an obesity specialist at Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis, who wasn’t involved in the new research. “We see this with patients every day: ‘My weight is fine, I can eat whatever I want,’” said study senior author Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, preventive cardiology chief at the Mayo Clinic.