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Does obesity cause herniated discs? Understanding the connection & potential risks

April 25, 2023

When one thinks of health issues related to obesity and being overweight, the most common issues that come to mind would likely be heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

‘Silent epidemic:’ Risk of fatty liver disease rising among Filipinos

June 17, 2022

Gastroenterology and hepatology experts have raised a “growing concern” over the increased risk of fatty liver disease among Filipinos who gained weight and developed unhealthy habits due to quarantine restrictions in the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A roller coaster fanatic was too overweight to ride his dream 'giga coaster.' It motivated him to lose 195 pounds.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2020

Five years ago, roller coaster enthusiast Jared Ream was excited to take another ride on his all-time favorite coaster - the 310-foot Millennium Force at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park - when he received some bad news.

S. Korea students gain weight 'to dodge military service'

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Seoul - Twelve inventive South Korean college students deliberately made themselves overweight to dodge mandatory military service, a branch of the armed forces in Seoul said Tuesday.

Overweight woman dies alone in rented room during holidays

THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2018

A woman found dead in her rented Suphan Buri apartment is believed to have been a victim of heart failure stemming from obesity.

Study says being underweight also raises depression risk

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017

Not only being overweight but also being underweight causes depression for both men and women, a finding that highlights the importance of maintaining the right weight for psychological health, a study said Wednesday.