900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Super Bowl LVII: NFL will offer free CPR training in Arizona
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
North Carolina man, once obese, inspired by Navy SEAL to quit drinking, get fit and radically alter his life
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
'Kicking' off a healthier New Year with Roundhouse Kickboxing
Metro Atlanta entrepreneurs Jordan McCray and Mario Richards say they found that kickboxing combined with smart nutrition yielded the best results in their weight loss journeys, and the duo created Roundhouse Kickboxing to help others do the same.
Metro Atlanta entrepreneurs Jordan McCray and Mario Richards say they found that kickboxing combined with smart nutrition yielded the best results in their weight loss journeys, and the duo created Roundhouse Kickboxing to help others do the same.
Study: Consumer products containing phthalates increase risk of uterine tumor growth
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
Dozens of companies involved in food packaging are receiving pressure after the toxic industrial compound PFAS was detected in fast-food wrappers, boxes and plates that consumers interact with on a daily basis.
Coweta County deputy credited with saving life of man who suffered cardiac arrest at gym
It was Deputy Sheriff Christian Spinkx who got the call from 911 to respond to the Newnan YMCA.
It was Deputy Sheriff Christian Spinkx who got the call from 911 to respond to the Newnan YMCA.
Your lack of motivation to exercise may be influenced by gut bacteria, researchers say
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
Equinox bans new members on January 1, sparking criticism
Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."
Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."
Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Kennesaw City Council woman has 4,000-day power walking streak
A Kennesaw woman has quite a streak going. Tracey Viars has power walked every day for the past 4000 days. For almost 11 years she has been seen walking through Kennesaw, where she serves as a city council member.
A Kennesaw woman has quite a streak going. Tracey Viars has power walked every day for the past 4000 days. For almost 11 years she has been seen walking through Kennesaw, where she serves as a city council member.
This is how long it should take to fall asleep
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Sesame to become 9th ‘major food allergen’ on Jan. 1, FDA says
Eight foods were previously identified as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The FASTER Act will add sesame to the list of major food allergens effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Eight foods were previously identified as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The FASTER Act will add sesame to the list of major food allergens effective Jan. 1, 2023.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
More colleges join NFL study that uses mouthguard sensors to track head impacts
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.
The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.