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January 9, 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics shredded for pushing surgery to fight childhood obesity: 'Questionable at best'

Twitter users across the platform scorched a recent proclamation by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending medications and surgeries on youth to prevent obesity.

January 7, 2023

Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits

A recent study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests consuming raw honey from a single floral source may help with blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels; more research is needed.

January 6, 2023

Twitter erupts over claim the word ‘obese’ is a slur ‘used to dehumanize us and harass us’

Twitter users slammed an account for tweeting that the term "obese" is a dehumanizing "slur" against fat people that should no longer be used.

January 5, 2023

Fitness fail? Equinox gym's shaming of New Year’s resolutions raises the eyebrows of exercise experts

Equinox is spinning up controversy with its 'We Don't Speak January' campaign. Personal trainer Melissa Kendter and health coach Nathan Tsuji share how the messaging can derail fitness goals.

January 5, 2023

Anti-Fatphobia writer calls for 'anti-fat bias' training, condemns 'triggering' workplace health programs

A piece from NBC THINK condemned workplace initiatives that encourage weight loss among their employees, especially as many try to lose weight in January after the holiday season.

January 4, 2023

Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it

An injection drug known as tirzepatide, already approved by the FDA for treating Type 2 diabetes, is likely to gain approval for weight loss treatment this year. Here's what to know.

January 4, 2023

TikTok's 'diet culture' reveals feelings of 'weight bias and fat phobia' according to study

A study concludes that TikTok content that promotes 'personal responsibility for meeting weight expectations,' perpetuates diet culture that glorifies thinness and weight loss among teens and young adults

January 3, 2023

Dan + Shay star Shay Mooney shows off major weight loss, abs in new photo

Shay Mooney of country music duo Dan + Shay showed off his major weight loss in a recent Instagram post, sharing how he "changed my entire world in 6 months."

January 2, 2023

Forget that New Year's resolution — try the 'Monday reset' instead

As a New Year begins, many people have resolutions — but a "Monday reset" may work far better in terms of developing and keeping healthy new habits, say experts. Here's why.

December 31, 2022

Type 2 diabetes: Study predicts 'startling' rise of the condition among America's young people

A new modeling study is raising alarm bells after finding that the number of young people in the United States with diabetes will increase by nearly 700% over the next 40 years.