The scientists from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, USA, have found that a girl being inclined to excessive weight may depend on whether she belongs to a certain biological type and what way of life she has. Full story

To tease obese people is not only incorrect from the point of view of morality, but it is also extremely bad for these people. It turns out that it greatly reduces their motivation to lose weight. Full story

The nutritionist Carina Norris has commented on a random selection of products by the famous beauties who were unexpectedly noticed eating in public places. For example, the famous British model Agyness Deyn was spotted in a cafe eating dark salad and a roll. It proves that models do eat! Full story

The results of another study conducted by American scientists and devoted to the problem of excess weight are published in the news review of the Science journal. The researchers have analyzed the data and come to the conclusion that women gain weight faster than men because female brain is designed to effectively prevent the struggle with appetite. Full story

It’s a perfectly understandable habit with a lot of people to finish off everything that was on their plate, and while it’s fine for clearing up and washing up after dinner at home it may play havoc with the noble wish of slimming down. Of course if you watch your pounds you have to watch your portions, and so many people picked up the restaurant notion that a plate ought to be filled to overflowing. Full story

An English woman weighing 225 kilograms has managed to lose weight only due to her willpower and appetite restrictions. What played a really significant role was her fear to leave her children orphaned and the sadness of the fact that she would not able to attend her friend’s wedding. Now, after five years since the time she started to struggle with weight, Zelda Haxby has restricted her diet. She is preparing for the swimming pool now. Full story