Weight gain

Shaquille O'Neal on BET Buzz 2021.

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals Why He Lost 50 Pounds

The former NBA star says he decided to lose weight after visiting his doctor.
12/20/2021
Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for High Obesity Rates Among Blacks?

Health Rewind: Is DNA to Blame for High Obesity Rates Among Blacks?

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Toxic Letter Sent to Obama: How Dangerous Is It?

Health Rewind: How Dangerous Is Ricin?

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Black Men Without HS Diploma Most Likely to Be Imprisoned

Health Rewind: Why Racism Is Bad for Black Health

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Top States With Highest/Lowest Obesity Rates - The national obesity rate declined slightly to 26.1 percent in 2011, from 26.6 percent in 2010, according to a Gallup poll released Feb. 29. Nationally, West Virginia (35.3), Delaware (32.7) and Mississippi (32.2) were among the top states with the highest obesity rates, while Colorado (18.5), Rhode Island and Utah (both at 21.6 percent) and Massachusetts (22.2 percent) were the top three states with the lowest obesity rates.  (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Stress Linked to Weight Gain in Black Girls and Teens

Study finds that discrimination weighs on their shoulders.
10/05/2012

Doctors Warn Obese Ruben Studdard: Diet, or Die

The singer has reportedly tipped the scales at 400 lbs.
04/25/2012
Try Ditching Sugary Drinks

Will Extra Taxes on Sugary Drinks Curb Obesity?

Many Americans are divided over "taxing sugar."
02/17/2012

Obese Vs. Overweight: How to Tell the Difference

Medical experts weigh-in on the issue of weight.
02/10/2012

When You Gain Weight, Do You Notice?

Black women are quicker to spot extra pounds.
01/19/2012