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Fat vs. Obese: Which Is Worse?

Corbis Name-calling begins in our younger years and, apparently, never stops. The British Public Health minister Anne Milton told BBC that calling ... Read More »

Fat vs. Obese - What's in a Name?

Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty Images Do fat and obese mean the same thing? Is one term worse than the other? The British Public Health minister certainly ... Read More »

What If You Only Ate Food in TV Ads?

jupiterimages If you were to only eat food that was advertised on television, you would be in a sorry state indeed. Your diet would be laden ... Read More »

McDonald's Smoothies: More Calories Than A Cheeseburger?

McDonald's As fast food chains become the scapegoat of the obesity crisis, McDonald's has been doing its fair share to change its reputation as an ... Read More »

Do Self-Conscious Brides Choose Heavier Bridesmaids?

Getty Images Hey brides-to-be, need an instant boost to your self-confidence before the big day? Forget Spanx, self-help mantras and an amazing ... Read More »

How Can I Slim Down My Legs?

Tom Grill, Corbis I'm not sure how typical my problem is, but I have horrible legs. I have really buff calves, a lot of fat around my knees and ... Read More »

How Do I Get Rid of Saddlebags?

As I get older, I hate the saddlebags around my upper thighs. How can I get rid of them? Many fitness professionals and group fitness instructors ... Read More »

Women Fear Fat, Men Not So Much

It's official: Women are afraid of getting fat. But while that might not sound like news, a small study suggests that the female 'fear of fat' is ... Read More »

"Obesity" To Be Banned in England?

Let's say you were carrying a few extra pounds -- would you rather be labeled "obese" or "fat"? City officials in Liverpool, England, evidently prefer ... Read More »

KFC's Double Down Sandwich Swaps Bread for Meat

'Hold the bun,' is a common request among the low-carb generation, but it seems KFC has taken the breadless burger concept a little too far. Their new ... Read More »