Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here's what the science says
Most people gain small amounts of weight each year as they age. But can coffee help prevent this gradual weight gain?
Sat Oct 28 2023
Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests
Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Plastic is not only harming our planet, it may also be making us fat
Recent research suggests that plastic can contribute to weight gain and its compounds can have a disruptive effect on metabolism.
Tue Feb 01 2022
'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China
The grandmother from Shanghai has become a minor celebrity in recent months as her newfound love for working out made national headlines.
Thu Sep 24 2020
Obesity, overweight rates remain high in Malaysia
The issue of obesity is nothing new in Malaysia or in the world for that matter. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity has been a global public health concern since 1975.
Mon Jun 22 2020
Insufficient sleep may add more than an inch to your waist, study suggests
The relationship between more sleep and smaller waists and a lower body mass index (BMI) appeared to be almost linear.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Diet drinks are associated with weight gain, new research suggests
He said artificial sweeteners are still a good tool for diabetics trying to reduce carbohydrates and tightly manage their blood-glucose levels.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Trump launches harsh new fat attack on ex-Miss Universe
Alicia Machado has accused Trump of calling her "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping," and publicly humiliating her over her post-victory weight gain.
Thu Sep 29 2016
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases obesity risk later
Putting on too much weight during pregnancy leads to greater body fat and extra pounds that are not lost even seven years after giving birth.
Sat Oct 24 2015
Job stress might not be to blame for those extra pounds
According to numerous studies, stress can have an impact on weight and could be responsible for obesity.
Sun Jun 07 2015
Only a third of American women remain within pregnancy weight gain recommendations
Maternal weight gain exceeds current guidelines in 47% of American pregnancies, according to a recent study, which also revealed that weight gain is below the recommended minimum in 21% of pregnancies
Sun May 10 2015
Trim the fat for happiness, says latest diet research
Diets high in fat can lead to not only weight gain and heart disease, but depression and behavior changes, according to a new study at Louisiana State University in the US.
Sat Mar 28 2015
Losing just 30 minutes of sleep could promote weight gain: study
Sleeping 30 minutes less than necessary can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism, according to a new study.
Sun Mar 08 2015
Potato extract stabilizes weight despite calorie-laden diet - Study
They may be rich in carbs, but potatoes could hold an important ingredient for warding off weight gain.
Fri Dec 12 2014
Weekend splurging and weight loss go hand in hand
A new study has found that weight gain and weight loss depends on eating habits during weekdays.
Thu Feb 06 2014