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Being the Fat Girl in a Big Fat Asian Family
When Chinese New Year rolls around, Asian women like me know it's open season for family comments on our weight. But a much deeper cultural problem lies underneath the fat jokes, and it's driving some to crash diets and disordered eating.
We've Been Counting Calories All Wrong
Everything from the microbes in our bodies to the way our food is cooked can affect the number of calories we actually consume.
Eating Tonnes of Fruit Could Stop You From Gaining Weight
According to a new study from researchers at Harvard and the University of East Anglia, eating fruit containing high levels of flavonoids could help prevent weight gain.
George Lockhart: Moving Between Weights Won’t be a Problem for McGregor
Nutrition expert George Lockhart explains why he believes McGregor can move between the featherweight and lightweight divisions and why he "wouldn't be surprised" if the Irishman eventually moves to welterweight.
How 'Health Food' Marketing Contributes to Obesity
According to a recent study, consumers implicitly believe that healthy food is less filling than unhealthy food and that can lead directly to overeating.
ONE Championship MMA to Ban Dehydration and Make Weight-Cutting More Humane
After losing one of their own to a bad weight-cut, ONE Championship tries reason on for size.
What Instagram-Famous 'Detox' Teas Actually Do for Your Health
Celebrity-endorsed diet teas (and the ripped abs they allegedly create) are all over social media, but their unintended effects may go way beyond quick weight loss.
When You're Both Overweight and Anorexic
Eating disorders are commonly diagnosed after drastic weight loss. For anorexic women and men who don't meet the weight criteria, that often means suffering in silence.
Here Are All the Things You’re Going to Have to Do in December
You don't get good presents anymore, it's cold and your favorite pub is going to be taken over by people having fun. Welcome to hell.
A Canadian Veteran Won Disability Benefits After Arguing the Food in the Navy Made Him Fat
During his time in the Navy, the veteran said, the food caused him to gain 140 pounds and eventually suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes.
This Country Consumes More Calories Per Day Than Anywhere Else
A new study has analysed the calorie intake of countries around the world to determine who consumes the most and what impact this can have on public health.