Read more fat stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/2477/fat.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:57:22 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73767/scale-tweets-your-body-fat-to-the-world.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWant the world to follow the ups and downs of your body weight in real time? A French company has just the product for you: the WiFi body scale, equipped with a wireless connection to post your weight and body fat to your Web page and iPhone—and to tweet...http://www.newser.com/story/73767/scale-tweets-your-body-fat-to-the-world.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 6:06:45 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73057/fat-injections-could-aid-weight-loss.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe discovery that adults retain small quantities of “brown fat”—which in infants burns calories to generate heat—has scientists exploring the possibility of using the substance as a weight-loss aid. Brown fat is exceedingly effective at burning sugar, so researchers theorize that boosted amounts of the substance may increase...http://www.newser.com/story/73057/fat-injections-could-aid-weight-loss.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 02 Nov 2009 4:33:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72800/men-prefer-normal-weight-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCelebrity culture and body image issues aside, women of “normal” weight are by far the most attractive to the opposite sex. College-age men asked to rate headshots of their counterparts judged women in the normal weight range more attractive. “This sends a strong message to all the girls out there...http://www.newser.com/story/72800/men-prefer-normal-weight-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:08:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71713/designer-fixing-barbies-cankles.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Christian Louboutin makeover of the Barbie doll is going further than just the clothes. “He found her ankles were too fat,” said a Louboutin spokeswoman. At least one of his dolls should be ready for the next Cannes film festival in May, Women's Wear Daily reports. "They're completely wild...http://www.newser.com/story/71713/designer-fixing-barbies-cankles.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 14 Oct 2009 19:34:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71712/fat-america-wont-need-mittens.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmerica’s ever-expanding waistlines may eventually render mittens obsolete, a new study suggests. Researchers for the NIH found that overweight people generate more heat than their lean peers, but don’t retain it any better. Instead, the heat exits from the hands and feet—so an overweight person’s extremities are, on average,...http://www.newser.com/story/71712/fat-america-wont-need-mittens.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 14 Oct 2009 8:00:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71229/nj-govs-ads-target-opponents-waistline.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJon Corzine, the New Jersey governor locked in an ugly race for reelection, is calling his opponent a big fat liar—with the emphasis on "fat." A new attack ad shows hefty Republican challenger Chris Christie in super-slow motion, his flesh jiggling in multiple directions, while an announcer says he...http://www.newser.com/story/71229/nj-govs-ads-target-opponents-waistline.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 Oct 2009 6:53:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70341/why-we-love-fat-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmerica's obsession with "fattertainment" has become a form of catharsis for an obese nation, Simon Dumenco writes for GQ. Shows like The Biggest Loser and Dance Your Ass Off were at least ostensibly about getting their contestants in shape. But on More to Love , “the participants aren't even trying to...http://www.newser.com/story/70341/why-we-love-fat-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 27 Sep 2009 14:25:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70185/obesity-growing-as-cancer-risk-for-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBeing fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, say European researchers. Being overweight or obese accounts for up to 8% of cancers in Europe. That figure is poised to increase substantially as the obesity epidemic continues, and as major causes...http://www.newser.com/story/70185/obesity-growing-as-cancer-risk-for-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70096/goodbye-k-fat-federline-to-slim-down-on-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagKevin Federline is going to have to stop eating at McDonald's. Nicknamed K-Fat for the pounds he's packed on, Britney Spear's porky ex is on board for the next season of Celebrity Fit Club , TMZ reports, complete with embarrassing shirtless photos of the blown-up former model and wannabe rapper. He'll...http://www.newser.com/story/70096/goodbye-k-fat-federline-to-slim-down-on-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 23 Sep 2009 8:37:33 CDT