Fat Shaming in the Doctor’s Office Can Be Mentally and Physically Harmful
Health care providers may offer weight loss advice in place of medical treatment, researchers say
Disadvantaged kids may be at higher risk for heart disease later in life
Children from socially and economically disadvantaged families and neighborhoods appear more likely to have thicker carotid artery walls, which in adults may indicate higher risk for heart attack…
Gaining weight between pregnancies boosts diabetes risk
The risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases with weight gain between pregnancies, according to a Norwegian study.
Does make-up make you feel smarter?
Does wearing make-up affect academic performance? The new study investigates the “Lipstick Effect” among college students.
E-cigarette use may encourage experimentation with tobacco, study finds
Young people who have tried an e-cigarette may be more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared with those who have not, a study led by University…