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Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre is a bariatric surgeon who aims to give his patients a better quality of life. He received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his general surgery residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He then completed…

Just days after singer Lizzo shut down Twitter due to the relentless beat downs and body-shaming from users, Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser” fame apparently added to the drama after blasting the singer. Appearing on Buzzfeed News’ live Twitter feed, the 45-year-old celebrity trainer wondered aloud why people are “glamorizing” Lizzo’s obesity. “You cannot…

Singer Lizzo fired back at social commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins after he claimed she is only famous because “there is an obesity epidemic in America.” The insults came from Watkins on Monday on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, where he also called Lizzo the “fat Cardi B.” Watkins devoted a YouTube TV show to Lizzo where…

Dr. Michelle Meeksis a family medicine physician and is a Fellow of The American Academy of Family Practice. After 20 years in practice, Meeks remains passionate about her commitment to quality patient care. As we gear up for a new decade, rolling out spoke with Dr. Meeks about our health challenges and ways for us…

Nearly one-half of the American population will be obese by 2030, according to a 2012 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The researchers estimate that this will result in an additional $66 billion in health care expenditures, 7.8 million new cases of diabetes, 6.8 million new cases of stroke and heart disease,…

The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully (CHOICES) is a non-profit located in Atlanta. The group is focused on fighting childhood obesity in Georgia. Rolling out was at the 2017 Fulton-Dekalb Health Hospital Authority Health Summit and spoke with CHOICES members.

The second annual Healthy Awards dinner was held on Oct. 3, 2017, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle was the featured speaker for the event. The awards program honors individuals, nonprofits and organizations across the state in their efforts to make a healthier Georgia. According to Dr. J.…

Obesity is an epidemic in this country. It often leads to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Studies show that women who are in better shape tend to make more money than women who aren’t. It has nothing to do with the skill set. Employers view unhealthy workers as a risk.

Across America and even globally, a cool soda is a treat on a hot day or a frequent treat. For the past several decades, however, there has been increasing concern that frequent consumption of soda products may be linked to serious health problems. These health issues include obesity, diabetes, heart disease and aggravation of metabolic conditions.…

Before the year was out, Weight Watchers released trailer teasers showing television mogul Oprah Winfrey explaining why 2016 was the year for her to finally tackle the problem behind her weight issues and live her healthiest life. One of the most recognizable faces in pop culture, Winfrey has been candid about her struggles with weight loss…

The struggle with weight and morbid obesity strikes many people. But one Florida woman who was deemed the fattest woman in the world at 1,000 pounds has changed her life. Catrina Raiford, 38, was so obese that she was confined to her bed for five years as family members brought her food, washed her and emptied…

As a Black woman, fitness enthusiast, and mother, I have strong opinions about the state of our health. I don’t believe in making excuses for my sistas, nor do I agree with the assertion that Black women should be proud of their bodies, regardless of size. If you are jeopardizing your health and the well-being…

Scarface revealed his massive weight loss recently and explained just how poor his health had become.

If you are considered normal weight, then you likely reject fat people as friends. If you are young, the likelihood of you discriminating against fat people is even higher. Researchers claim overweight people have fewer friends than their healthy weight peers and are likely to befriend people who are fat too, and in some cases,…

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore is a respected policy analyst, researcher and advocate with expertise in an array of public policy issues, who leads Global Policy Solutions, a Washington, DC-based policy firm that makes policy work for people and their environments. Earlier this year, Rockeymoore wrote an introspective editorial feature for HuffPost titled, “Why I Won’t Listen to Beyonce,”…

New research has found that the chemical BPA is not only linked to obesity and heart attacks, but also found that BPA in the packaging of certain plastic cups and water bottles can trigger painful migraine headaches. The new study, which took place at the University of Kansas, links BPA, a chemical found in many…

Ever since hip-hop started to glorify marijuana, the plant has received negative attention, however, in recent years, some studies have found that the green and sticky “drug” may help more than harm its users. While many mainstream entertainers, including Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross, flaunt their heavy weed use, very few celebrities speak out…

It only takes a brief look around any city to come across folks who are far from being in the best of health. But, do we ever really stop to question why so many of our brothers and sisters are suffering with morbid obesity? And beyond that, why being overweight is now the norm among our people. So…

How curvy celebrities lost weight.

Tips to save your hairstyle while working out.