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6 Common Household Toxins That Can Cause Weight Gain
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Common Household Toxins That Can Cause Weight Gain

It’s currently estimated that more than one in three American adults is obese, a health problem that can eventually lead to the onset of serious health crises, like type 2 diabetes, cancer, stroke, liver disease, arthritis, and heart disease. In search of solutions, most of us look to our diets or try to intensify our […]

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Skipping Meals Leads to Weight Gain, Study Suggests
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Skipping Meals Leads to Weight Gain, Study Suggests

For someone looking to lose weight, it would seem sensible to skip meals, thereby lowering calorie consumption, leading to weight loss. But a new study shows that skipping meals often leads to weight gain. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Ohio State University, involved an examination of mice. Researchers found that mice […]

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Tonsillectomy Can Lead to Weight Gain in Kids, Report Says
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Tonsillectomy Can Lead to Weight Gain in Kids, Report Says

A new report suggests that tonsillectomies, which involve the removal of tonsils for the purpose of relieving sleep apnea, may trigger weight gain in children. Tonsils and adenoids are removed when they become enlarged, thereby blocking the airway and making breathing — especially during sleep — more difficult. The report, which was recently published in […]

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