Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers
2010-10-27
Study cites good diet, exercise, moderate drinking among key factorsContinue Reading
Even a Little Weight Loss Helps Lower Blood Pressure in Obese Kids
2010-10-15
Hypertension in youth can lead to heart disease later on, study authors noteContinue Reading
Halloween Chocolate a Serious Threat to Pets
2010-10-11
Veterinarian warns that, in animals, the candy can cause seizures, irregular heartbeat and even deathContinue Reading
Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
2010-10-11
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results ‘best-case scenario’Continue Reading
Doctors' Weight Loss Talks Better When Empathetic
2010-10-06
Patients much more likely to lose weight if they feel like a partner in care, researchers findContinue Reading
Diet to Prevent Hypertension Also Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
2010-09-16
New findings related to DASH diet, which is high in produce, dairy products and whole grainsContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-15
Signs of heart and stroke risks prompt some panelists to call for new warnings and restricted distributionContinue Reading
FDA Panel to Mull Ban on Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-13
Withdrawal of the drug, which may raise heart risks, is an option, agency saysContinue Reading
Appetite Hormone Levels May Influence Weight 'Regain'
2010-09-10
Dieters with a certain combination are predisposed to reacquire lost pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
2010-09-07
But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study findsContinue Reading
Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study
2010-09-01
While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a futureContinue Reading
Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
2010-09-01
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts sayContinue Reading
Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher
2010-08-25
Swedish study suggests pounds put on during high-cal, low-exercise periods stick aroundContinue Reading
Could Drinking Water Before Meals Help You Lose Weight?
2010-08-23
People who drank two glasses prior to eating dropped more pounds, study foundContinue Reading