Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S. Adults, Mostly From Statin Use
2012-10-16
CDC study suggests fewer trans fats in diet may have also played a roleContinue Reading
Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best
2012-10-09
Study found those who go to meetings shed more pounds, whether health pro or peer in chargeContinue Reading
'Junk Food' May Significantly Hike Risk of Stroke, Researchers Say
2012-10-03
Western diet tied to health problems in young rats after just 2 months, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: If You're Lactose Intolerant
2012-10-02
You may not have to give up dairy entirelyContinue Reading
Diabetes Patients Should Have More Voice in Treatment: Experts
2012-10-02
New guidelines say individual, doctor and evidence must all contribute to decisionsContinue Reading
Heart Disease Deaths in Europe Dropping: Report
2012-09-28
But researchers say obesity, diabetes could threaten progress madeContinue Reading
Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study
2012-09-19
But the good news is that the ‘DASH’ eating plan does help those who follow itContinue Reading
Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%
2012-09-18
Costs in diabetes, heart disease, health care dollars will skyrocket if current trends go uncheckedContinue Reading
Diets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn
2012-09-17
Increased consumption of this sugar linked to altered metabolism, energy balance storesContinue Reading
Food-Assistance Program Sees $2 Billion Spent on Sweet Drinks: Study
2012-09-17
Yet initiative’s goal is promoting good nutritionContinue Reading
Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study
2012-09-17
High intake may lead to rise in blood pressure, especially in overweight childrenContinue Reading
NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks
2012-09-13
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says initiative is bid to combat obesity; opponents call it intrusion on individual rightsContinue Reading
NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday
2012-09-12
Mayor’s attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents sayContinue Reading
Water or Sports Drink?
2012-09-09
Plain old H2O is usually the better choice, expert saysContinue Reading