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Women with higher levels of body fat sometimes struggle to conceive and can face greater health risks during pregnancy.

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Researchers found that higher relative fat mass (RFM), a measure of visceral body fat, is significantly associated with ...

For adults with overweight or obesity, time-restricted eating (TRE) does not lead to significant changes in sleep, mood, or ...

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Casey Johnston’s new book, "A Physical Education," considers how weight lifting can help you unlearn diet culture.

A collection of videos, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on disparities in obesity. Obesity is independently ...

Sugary drinks pose a significant diabetes risk, especially for women, due to rapid blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance.

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