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Obesity can cause infertility

Are you obese and struggling to fall pregnant? A moderate weight loss of only 5% of your total body weight can significantly improve your chances to conceive.

Obesity surgery a lifeline for some

If you have a Body Mass Index of more than 40 and have tried repeatedly and without success to achieve weight loss, you could be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery. Here's what you need to know.

Can teenage obesity be prevented?

Teenage obesity is a serious problem. Epode, an international obesity prevention network, aims to tackle the problem through community-based, sustainable initiatives. DietDoc gives us an update.

How Unathi lost 28kg

“I wanted to go back to being my husband’s sexy girlfriend,” says TV and radio personality Unathi Msengana.

8 reasons to lose weight

Research has shown that losing weight can significantly improve your health. Losing as little as 2.3kg can result in a healthier body.

How I lost 71 kg

When he weighed in at 153kg, Brian Berkman’s health started deteriorating. He knew he had to do something, and fast. A year and a half later he is 71kg lighter and has a healthy new lifestyle to go along with his new physique.

Love can make you fat

There is not much thought given to the effect that love can have on our bodies. Unfortunately loving can have some negative consequences, such as gaining weight after marriage.

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Why teenagers get fat

South African teenagers are gaining weight at an alarming rate, a crisis that is also seen on a global scale. What are the reasons for adolescent obesity, and is it preventable?

Easter: a chocolate explosion?

At Easter time we are faced by an abundance of chocolate eggs and bunnies. Unfortunately this also includes the potential kilojoule burden that may stay with us until long after this weekend.

Trans fats and weight loss

Natural trans fats contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which may aid weight loss. DietDoc takes a closer look.

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