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Overweight

Why it’s so hard to stay slim

April 12, 2014 in Health

Many manage to shed kilos but few are able to keep their weight down at the new level. There are good reasons why.

Diabetes advice: Go Mediterranean and skip breakfast

December 31, 2013 in Health

Swedish research offers unusual recommendations for diabetes patients: Skip breakfast and tuck into a large Mediterranean-style lunch instead.

With exercise, sometimes less is more

December 8, 2013 in Health

Moderately overweight people do not lose more weight by exercising 60 minutes. Shorter exercise sessions make people more active throughout the day, says researcher.

Gastric injections of Botox might curb obesity

September 30, 2013 in Society & Culture

Rats have lost weight after receiving Botox injections in the stomach. Researchers think such treatment could provide a less drastic alternative to current weight-loss surgery.

Weighing trailers on the road

April 14, 2013 in Society & Culture

Heavy goods vehicles on Norwegian roads will soon be checked and weighed automatically – while on the road.

Obesity risks for only children

August 29, 2012 in Health

An only child runs a 50 percent greater risk of becoming overweight than children with siblings, a new European study shows.

Feeling overweight could make you fat

August 14, 2012 in Health

Teenagers who feel fat even though they are not, are more likely to become obese as adults.

Cholesterol can be controlled

May 2, 2012 in Health

New research promises greater control over fats, or lipids, occurring in the human body.

Backs get strained by overweight

March 31, 2012 in Health

Overweight women have a 60 per cent higher risk of chronic lower back pain. If the general population gets heavier, this will cause an increase in disabilities.