obesity

Louisiana residents love their soft drinks but not as much as citizens of one other Southern state do.

We all look at doughnuts and immediately think about our waistline. Well look again at some other things you're probably already eating.

You've probably figured out the New Orleans made this list with ease but the second city in the top ten just might surprise you a little.

Here's a chance for your child to be a part of a study about better health and video games. LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center needs kids to play video games for science.

The battle of the bulge continues to be won by the bulge. The national average of obese adults continues to grow but not as fast in Louisiana.

Is it the transportation solution of the future or the final nail in the obesity coffin? The Japanese "walk car" is coming soon.

A new program designed to teach teachers how to motivate and educate children who are dealing with obesity begins this fall.

Louisiana sits at the top of another less than flattering list. Our state ranks third behind Mississippi and West Virginia as the most obese states in the nation.

How can we teach our kids healthy eating habits and the values of exercise and proper nutrition in a state where food is so entrenched in the lifestyle?

Louisiana remains one of the most obese states in the union but we're showing signs of improving our overall health and well being.

It seems that now we, the passengers, are going to be treated as cargo. Some airlines are going to require that you tell them how much you weigh before you can buy a ticket. Your ticket price will be determined by how big you are.

The question, What is America's favorite beverage? Let's take a look at our choices. You are in need of a cool refreshing drink to quench the thirst of a dry throat. The choice is yours, what do you reach for?

This man makes music without using any beans. How he does it just might impress the heck out of you.

These days, over 60 percent of American adults are classified as overweight or obese. Since the majority of Americans are currently packing on extra pounds, does that make it okay to make negative remarks about a person’s weight?

It’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle promotes obesity, but a new study by the Milken Institute in California confirms the negative impact of TVs and computers while adding a frightening statistic — for every 10 percent increase a country spends on technology, that country’s obesity rate climbs.

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy.

Here’s a depressing thought for anybody who’s hit the gym to lose pounds: working out can actually make you gain weight.

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking.

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon?

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.