Children of overweight women die younger: study
Children born from obese women were 35 percent more likely to die prematurely in adulthood, according to a study Wednesday that warned of a growing epidemic.
US convict who was 'too fat to execute' dies in jail
A 485-pound (220-kilogram) convicted murderer who escaped execution after his lawyers argued he was too fat to be put to death has died in prison.
Fat Malaysian orangutan put on diet
An obese orangutan has been put on a strict diet by Malaysian wildlife authorities after two decades of gorging on junk food handed out by tourists.
WHO urges action against obesity as poor nations get fatter
Alarmed at expanding waistlines around the world, the UN's health agency has urged countries to get serious about reining in a ballooning obesity crisis.
Obesity weighs down on top soda guzzler Mexico
Artemio Martinez balanced his corpulent frame on a stool in a Mexico City street taco stand, downing a sweet soda and eating a final pork-filled corn tortilla.
Young obesity doubles death risk before 55: study
Men who are obese in their early 20s are twice as likely as peers of average weight to die before reaching the age of 55.
Australians getting fatter, more anxious: survey
Australians are smoking and drinking less than they were five years ago but are fatter and more anxious.
Skimmed milk ineffective against toddler obesity
Giving your toddler skimmed or semi-skimmed milk is unlikely to make inroads against the risk of obesity, a large study conducted among American children has found.
Less sleep leads to more eating, weight gain: study
Sleeping a mere five hours a night during a workweek with unlimited access to snacks isn't good for your waistline.
Obese likelier to die in car accidents: study
Obese people face a much higher risk -- of up to 80 percent -- of dying in a car collision compared with people of normal weight, researchers reported Monday in a specialist journal.
Regular exercise raises life expectancy: study
Regular moderate exercise can raise life expectancy -- even among people who are overweight, a study said Tuesday.
Two-thirds of Australians overweight: study
Two-thirds of Australia's adult population are overweight or obese, a key study found Monday, with rates continuing to climb despite a drop in smoking and drinking.
Obesity surgery is good for the heart: research
Bariatric surgery to help the obese shed weight also reduces risks of cardiovascular disease, according to a review published on Wednesday in the specialist journal Heart.
Ministry of Transport: China-made trucks damage Kazakhstan roads
China-made trucks that ride Kazakhstan highways destroy the road’s surface: Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport.
US regulators approve new weight loss drug
US regulators on Tuesday approved the second new anti-obesity drug in 13 years, Qsymia, for use with exercise and a good diet in people who are obese or overweight with certain medical problems.
Quitting smoking adds even more pounds than thought: study
Quitting smoking leads to an average weight gain of four to five kilogrammes (nine to 11 pounds) in the first year -- "significantly" more than previously thought.
