www.theguardian.com1 month agoBooksThe truth was just too painful': the highs and lows of Mama CassMama Cass Elliot perpetuated a false story about a pipe injury to cover up the real reason she was initially not hired - her weight. [ more ]
time.com4 months agoWellnessHealthy Activities Save Kids' Lives. Why Are They So Hard to Find?Pediatricians play a crucial role in discussing weight and advocating for the health of children. Screening tests related to weight are important for identifying potential health issues. [ more ]
www.cnn.com5 months agoHealthWhat does weight really tell us about our health?Weight alone does not determine someone's health. It is important to consider various factors, such as genetics and lifestyle, when assessing a person's health. [ more ]
BuzzFeed6 months agoWellnessOprah Revealed That She Uses Weight Loss Drugs - Here's Why How She Talks About "Obesity" Can Be DamagingOprah admitted using weight-loss drugs and discussed her changing attitude towards them, clarifying that they are not the 'easy way out.' Weight loss drugs may have side effects and may not work for everyone, and the idea that they are a miracle solution is misleading. [ more ]
ScienceDaily7 months agoHealthPeople with obesity burn less energy during dayNew research suggests that weight influences how and when bodies burn energy. People with a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those with obesity spend more energy during the night. The timing of when our bodies burn energy differs in those with obesity, but the reasons for this are still unclear. [ more ]
ScienceDaily7 months agoHealthPeople with obesity burn less energy during dayNew research suggests that weight influences how and when bodies burn energy. People with a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those with obesity spend more energy during the night. The timing of when our bodies burn energy differs in those with obesity, but the reasons for this are still unclear. [ more ]
BuzzFeed6 months agoWellnessOprah Revealed That She Uses Weight Loss Drugs - Here's Why How She Talks About "Obesity" Can Be DamagingOprah admitted using weight-loss drugs and discussed her changing attitude towards them, clarifying that they are not the 'easy way out.' Weight loss drugs may have side effects and may not work for everyone, and the idea that they are a miracle solution is misleading. [ more ]
ScienceDaily7 months agoHealthPeople with obesity burn less energy during dayNew research suggests that weight influences how and when bodies burn energy. People with a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those with obesity spend more energy during the night. The timing of when our bodies burn energy differs in those with obesity, but the reasons for this are still unclear. [ more ]
ScienceDaily7 months agoHealthPeople with obesity burn less energy during dayNew research suggests that weight influences how and when bodies burn energy. People with a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those with obesity spend more energy during the night. The timing of when our bodies burn energy differs in those with obesity, but the reasons for this are still unclear. [ more ]
New York Post6 months agoNYC politicsNYC law banning discrimination based on height and weight goes into effectNew city law in NYC bans discrimination based on height or weight Law adds height and weight to list of protected characteristics New York City is leading with groundbreaking anti-discrimination law [ more ]