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Junk food not fuelling obesity - study

Although it may be hard to believe, but munching on candies and chips or sipping in too much soda do not make kids gain weight. The findings are especially true for middle-school children, researchers say.

Despite the fact that the childhood obesity rates in the US have tripled between the early 1970s and the late 2000s, the researchers highlight that there exits no connection between soaring obesity ra

Soon a diet pill without side effects

Ever wished for a weight loss pill that could help you shed the flab with no sideeffects? If so, here's a good news.

A new drug, codenamed OAP-189, could be on its way in the next five years.

Dieting? Eat protein-rich foods to protect bones

Taking a diet rich in proteins, especially dairy products, may help protect bones during weight loss, findings of a new research suggest.

Obese and overweight women who try to shed extra pounds through dieting often end up with brittle bones.

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