Link Between Smoking Cessation, Weight Gain Partially Explained

A study on the effects of drugs to treat depression accidentally yielded some insight into why those who quit smoking may put on weight during and after the quitting process. Associate research scientist at Yale, Yann Maneur, says ... continue

Today’s obesity risk: toasty indoor temps

Another possible causative factor in rising obesity rates has been pinpointed, and this one seems a bit unintuitive- it seems that the preponderance of nice, climate controlled atmospheres could contribute to weight gain. Maybe the reason so many ... continue

Study: Link between birth control pill, weight gain a myth

Ever hear the (crass but widely repeated) joke that the pill works by making you chubby and hairier so one wants to have sex with you? A new study seeks to put the link between birth control pill ... continue

Study: New Walmarts bring low prices, higher obesity

An interesting study to be published in the March issue of the Journal of Urban Economics says that over a ten year period, it seems the introduction of a local Walmart Supercenter leads to measurable weight gain ... continue

Breaking News: Eva Longoria Has Cellulite

I was actually glad to see snaps of Eva Longoria looking like, I don't know, everyone else. . . a little cellulite just makes her more relatable. Eva's someone who comes off as staggeringly perfect despite the ... continue