Marijuana Use Linked to Unhealthy Weight Control in Gay Men
A new study found that gay and bisexual men who use marijuana are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors to control their weight or build muscle. …
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Weight Loss Program Helps Older Adults Feel Better About Themselves
A new study looked at how a 12-week weight loss program affected the way adults over 50 felt about their bodies and eating habits. Researchers found that …
Read MoreWhat Teen Girls Eat and Eating Disorders: A New Study
Researchers in India studied how the food choices and eating habits of teenage girls connect to eating disorders—serious conditions where people develop …
Read MoreKids Face Bullying About Weight at School
Researchers in Palestine studied how children in grades 1-3 experience teasing and unfair treatment because of their weight. This is an important topic because …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Teens Find Their Own Reasons to Manage Weight
Researchers in the UK created a new program called AIM2Change to help teenagers with weight-related health problems feel more motivated to make changes. …
Read MoreWhy Teens Obsessed With Healthy Eating May Have Low Self-Esteem
A new study looked at whether teenagers who become overly focused on eating perfectly healthy foods might have lower self-esteem. Researchers surveyed high …
Read MoreDrawing Helps Doctors Understand How Weight Stigma Affects Patients
Researchers discovered that asking people with obesity to draw pictures and discuss them is a helpful way to understand their emotional experiences and …
Read MoreCollege Students at Risk: Phone Use and Exercise Addiction Link to Eating Disorders
A study of over 2,000 college students found that about 6% showed signs of eating disorder risk, with girls affected more than boys. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreWhy What Teens Eat Matters for School Success
Researchers studied 281 teenagers in Pakistan to understand how their eating habits affect their school performance and how they feel about their bodies. They …
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