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
Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage
2012-09-04
Scans show memory, thinking regions shrank in those at high end of ‘normal’ range; more study neededContinue Reading
Low-Cal Diets Kept Monkeys Healthier, But Didn't Lengthen Lives
2012-08-29
Study runs counter to previous research that suggested caloric restriction might boost longevityContinue Reading
4 Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss
2012-08-28
In 4-year study, those who kept pounds off decreased 3 food groups and increased fruits, vegetablesContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
2012-08-22
Medications, lifestyle changes still first-line prevention, researchers sayContinue Reading
Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
2012-08-21
Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research showsContinue Reading
'Yo-Yo' Dieting Won't Harm Long-Term Weight Loss Efforts
2012-08-16
Study found no differences among ‘weight cyclers’ and others as time went onContinue Reading
Could Chocolate's Antioxidants Boost Brain Function?
2012-08-13
In small study, a flavanol-rich cocoa drink seemed to have an effect, but one expert is unconvincedContinue Reading
Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools: Study
2012-08-06
Fewer stock soda, but fruit beverages, Gatorade-like drinks are widely availableContinue Reading
Modest Weight Loss Can Reap Prolonged Health Benefits
2012-08-02
Study found reduced diabetes risk, even if weight returnedContinue Reading
NYC Ban on Super-Sized Sodas Would Cut Consumers' Calories: Study
2012-07-23
Researchers find reduction of about 63 calories per fast-food mealContinue Reading
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
2012-07-23
Some question supporting evidence and drug-industry ties, but others say guidelines benefit certain childrenContinue Reading