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World's Fattest 4-Year-Old Offered Free Treatment in Hong Kong

Chinese media have dubbed him "No. 1 fat kid," but Lu Zhi-hao could soon be dropping the pounds. A Hong Kong weight-loss clinic has offered to treat the 136-pound boy known as Xiao Hao, believed to be the world's heaviest 4-year-old, and they're doing it free of charge. Xiao Hao is just a shade over 3 1/2 feet tall and...

FDA Updates Calorie-Posting Requirements [VIDEO]

Obese Ohio Man Dies After Sitting in Chair for Two Years [VIDEO]

Drinking Tea Helps Weight Loss, Study Shows

Forget the latest diet and exercise trends. The secret to burning fat might be as simple as sitting down with a nice cup of tea. Tea contains high levels of compounds that combat the absorption of fat, Japanese scientists have found. These compounds, called theaflavins and thearubigins, stopped weight gain when given to...

Study Finds Connection Between Religion and Obesity [VIDEO]

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Jessica Simpson Weight-Loss Plan: New Mom Reveals How She'll Slim Down Post-Pregnancy

It's only been four weeks since Jessica Simpson gave birth to her nearly 10-pound baby , Maxwell Drew -- but the singer is already plotting her post-pregnancy slim-down!

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Chris Powell: The Road To Transformation: 7 Steps To A Healthy Weight Loss Journey

People often ask me what the road to transformation looks like.

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New York City Plans Ban On Large Sugary Drinks

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said on Wednesday.

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14 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Diet

Weight loss comes down to more than just eating your veggies.

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'Fatkini' Blogger Talks Body Acceptance On 'Today'

When Gabi Gregg, size 18, posted a photo of herself in a bikini on XOJane.com , along with a bevy of other plus-size women, the response was mixed.

Obesity News From the Web

05/31/12 X5Fitness.com Releases Weight Loss Journal â Your... Source: PRWeb Poway, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2012 X5 Fitness, a private personal training studio in San Diego, CA releases Weight Loss Journal â A Magic Key to Long -Term Weight Loss Video Series.
05/31/12 Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the $2 Billion US... Source: Infospace Inc The US weight reduction services industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $2 billion.
05/31/12 NYC Mayor, Michael Bloomberg's Ingenious Plan To Curb... Source: Babylune That means no more super-sized Cokes, no more large Gatorades and no more sugary drinks of any kind that are larger than 16 ounces.
05/31/12 Berkeley, 27 other counties receive anti-obesity grant... Source: Goose Creek Gazette - Goose Creek SC Funds from the national Community Transformation Grant were awarded recently to 28 counties â including Berkeley â in South Carolina.
05/31/12 Will Jessica Simpson help Weight Watchers? Source: USA Today New mom and fashion mogul Jessica Simpson has confirmed via Twitter that she's "so excited to be part of the Weight Watcher family!"

Background on Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.

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