Eat chips "without dip," say scientists pushing for smarter snacking
Cutting calories? Skipping dip with chips can make a big difference, one study shows.
Fat cats may help us lose weight
"Microbes we saw also come up again and again in human studies, and clearly people aren't eating cat chow," a researcher said.
How To Solve Our Obesity Crisis
We can develop a plan to cut obesity in half over the next 10 years and watch our health care costs plummet.
Woman shares hilarious struggle to get 37 pound cat to climb up stairs
Axel the cat has actually shed a lot of weight but still finds it hard to get to the top of the stairs, even with the promise of a treat as motivation.
Map shows 10 most overweight US cities
Most of the cities with the highest rate of obese and overweight people are in the South, according to a recent study.
Men with bigger breasts more likely to die younger
Between one-third and two-thirds of men have some form of gynecomastia, which is enlarged male breast tissue.
Xi's anti-corruption moves makes China's public workers lose weight
A study found greater BMI reductions among bureaucrats in provinces under higher scrutiny amid China's crackdown.
Weight loss by intermittent fasting can alter your brain activity
The "intermittent energy restriction" diet causes not only weight loss but also changes to brain activity and gut bacteria.
High BMI in late teens linked to chronic kidney disease
The association appeared stronger in young men than women, the team of researchers found in the latest study.
Man loses over 200 pounds without exercise, meds, or surgery: How he did it
The North Carolina man's jaw-dropping transformation left his loved ones in awe, he told Newsweek.
Pork chop the overweight pig "doing fine" after rescue
"He has so much fat around his neck that he can't access a normal water trough or water bowl," Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control told Newsweek.
Here's what happens to your cat's insides when they overeat
Roughly 60 percent of cats in the U.S. are classed as overweight or obese.
College campus cat loses weight after hilarious warning sign
"Cheeto is a particular favorite with students and often shows up in their social media," UC Davis told Newsweek.
Woman praised for losing 63 pounds in nine months without giving up burgers
"Massively well done. Big lifestyle changes I'm guessing," one commenter said about the TikTok video.
Shock as woman looks unrecognizable after quitting job and dropping 130lbs
"Omg this is me now..wanna be like you," commented one TikTok user.
I was vegan for years—then had to be selfish
Not all meat is going to kill you like some vegan pages say.
Woman shares berberine weight loss journey: "My brain fog lifted"
Jenny M. said the final straw came when someone "asked if I was pregnant." It was then that she decided to take action.
I lost 40lbs by fasting and keto—with no exercise
It truly changed my life and I felt amazing.
Woman looks unrecognizable after losing 136lbs ahead of thirtieth birthday
"You are amazing. These are the videos I want to see. Not 20-year-olds who have never been overweight," one user said.
Young woman shares her extreme weight loss after dropping 156lbs
"I wish I [had] your motivation," one user said.
Woman reveals 100lb weightloss after decades of obesity and failed diets
"Emotional eating is definitely my downfall," one TikTok user said.
Doctors' stark warning against viral apple vinegar gummies for weight loss
TikTok influencers have been promoting Apple Cider Vinegar gummies for weight loss, but are they safe? We spoke to doctors to find out the possible dangers behind the craze.
Woman reveals how she lost 80lbs in 8 Months while eating favorite foods
You don't need to ban any foods from your diet to lose weight! Here's how a woman from Oregon got her dream body while satisfying her cravings.
What You Need to Know Before Taking Ozempic
It's reasonable to say that without "anti-obesity" drugs, a minimal reduction in caloric intake and a modest increase in activity will not only deliver results but likely improve upon them significantly.
Mom slams 8th grade "shame based" health assignment for teens
"Imagine the effect this would have on a middle school student already feeling self-conscious about their body," the concerned mom told Newsweek.
Brendan Fraser on fat suit criticism in 'The Whale': 'I'm not a small man'
Newsweek spoke to Brendan Fraser and director Darren Aronofsky to hear their response to people who slammed "The Whale" for using a fat suit.
CDC Map Reveals the Most Obese States in America
It is estimated that over Over 70 million adults in the U.S. are obese, with related medical costs amounting to $147 billion annually.
Woman Who 'Body Shamed' Overweight Sister Over Her New Job Outfit Praised
"Something had to be said," said one commenter on the woman's dilemma.
Obese Red Retriever Delights Internet After Dropping Half His Body Weight
Instagram users appear to be as proud of Phil as his owner regarding the dog's weight loss.