CDC study: Nearly 42% of Americans are obese
Nearly 42 percent of Americans are obese, according to according to a federal study taken between 2017 and 2020.
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Minnesota's obesity rate is high, but one of the lowest in the region
LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) - The obesity rate in Minnesota is not changed between 2018 and 2019. That's according to data released by…
Study projects half of Americans will be obese by 2030
Obesity can lead to health problems that are the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
Study: Half of America will be obese within 10 years
If America does not collectively adopt healthier eating habits, over half of the nation will be obese within 10 years.
Exercise advice on food labels could help reduce obesity
Food labels detailing how much exercise is needed to burn off a product's calorie content could help to combat obesity, according to UK researchers.
Americans weigh more this decade, but fewer adults want to lose weight
Americans weigh more this decade than they did last decade, but fewer adults say they want to lose weight.
Why US life expectancy still on decline
Life expectancy at birth -- the average length of time that you are expected to live -- continues to drop for Americans, a new study finds. Drug overdoses, suicides, alcohol-related illnesses and obesity are largely to blame. These problems have been building since the 1980s, according to the study's authors.
Man who smuggled overweight cat onto plane stripped of frequent flyer status
Talk of smuggling usually evokes images of drugs, guns and other contraband -- but it was a fat cat that saw one man punished by Russian airline Aeroflot.
Only children more likely to be obese, study says
Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study published Wednesday.
What makes soda so addictive?
Slashing soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight -- that much you probably already know.
