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“dieting”

Mar 4, 2013 05:52 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Attacks on a new obesity study say more about sensationalist journalism and knee-jerk reactions than the study itself. ->
Jan 20, 2010 01:44 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
'Diets Don't Work' a Dangerous Myth It's that time of year again. The few extra holiday pounds are staring you in the mirror every day, reminding you about the second (or was it third?) helping of Thanksgiving pie you knew you should have turned down. The new year brought new resolutions: exercisin...
Oct 6, 2011 09:37 AM ET // Benjamin Radford
Despite popular belief, most people don't diet, and aren't trying to lose weight.
Aug 18, 2010 06:53 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data.
Dec 10, 2010 02:21 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Four in ten overweight women underestimate their weight, a study finds.
Dec 18, 2011 02:53 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects.
Nov 24, 2012 12:02 AM ET // Benjamin Radford
A new poll shows that as Americans become heavier, their ideal weight also increases.
Apr 7, 2011 03:25 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
A new survey finds that most college women won't give up anything to be thinner.