Can Your IUD Make You Gain Weight?

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When it’s time to choose a birth control method, it’s common to wonder: Will it make me gain weight? The mere notion that a contraceptive can bring on extra pounds is a deal breaker for many users. Sometimes this fear can extend to IUDs, also known as intrauterine devices. But there’s no evidence these … Read more

Kids’ Weight Rises When Convenience Stores Open

MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children have an increased risk of obesity when there are more convenience stores in their neighborhood, a new study shows. “In this study, we found that community food environment, particularly small neighborhood stores, can significantly influence children’s weight status. Our findings are useful for designing future interventions … Read more

Calorie Count: Eating Early Won’t Boost Weight Loss

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re overweight, eating most of your calories early in the day won’t boost the benefit of a healthy diet, new research suggests. In a 12-week study, 41 people ate the same healthy diet, but one group ate 80% of … Read more