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Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why do children have a sweet tooth?
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You already know that children are attracted to sweets, but do you know why children have a sweet tooth? Learn why children have a sweet tooth here.
Why We're Fat
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Knowing why we are fat will help us lose weight and promote good health. Learn about why we are fat at Discovery Health.
Can I eat anything I want as long as I drink red wine?
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If you drink red wine, does that mean you can eat whatever you want? Learn how research indicates that drinking red wine can delay the aging process.
Body Mass Index
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The number on the scale alone can't tell you whether you're at a healthy weight. Because height is also a factor, scientists came up with a mathematical formula called Body Mass Index (BMI). Learn how to calculate your BMI.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Gastric bypass surgery is the most common form of weight loss surgery. Learn about gastric bypass surgery and find out how gastric bypass surgery is conducted.
How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
What really happens when you can't stop eating?
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What happens if you can't stop eating? For some people, they never feel full. Learn what happens if you can't stop eating and what causes the condition.
10 Myths About Sugar
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Sugar is sweet, but does it really cause obesity, diabetes and tooth decay? Find out with these 10 myths about sugar.
How bad for you is high-fructose corn syrup?
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High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is in nearly everything you eat. Is high-fructose corn syrup worse than sugar and other artifical sweeteners?