1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
2010-01-21
Obese, overweight at greatest risk for heart disease as adults, CDC report notesContinue Reading
Small Cuts in Salt Intake Spur Big Drops in Heart Trouble
2010-01-20
U.S. study found just 3 fewer grams a day slashed heart disease, death ratesContinue Reading
Complex Weight-Loss Plans Erode Dieters' Resolve
2010-01-19
Simpler regimens less apt to lead to failure, study findsContinue Reading
Self-Control Just Might Be Contagious
2010-01-18
People you spend time with affect your behavior, for good or bad, research findsContinue Reading
Federal Panel Urges Obesity Screening for Kids Ages 6 and Up
2010-01-18
Children who are obese should be referred to treatment, USPSTF panel saysContinue Reading
From Risky Health Status to a Better Life
2010-01-15
Not just writing about losing weight but doing it takes reporter from the brink of disasterContinue Reading
Could a Bigger Bottom Boost Health?
2010-01-12
Derriere fat curbs inflammatory processes linked to heart disease, experts sayContinue Reading
For Fitness, Cutting Calories May Not Be Enough
2010-01-08
Study found better health outcomes in those who worked out while dietingContinue Reading
Fat May Help Build Bone Mass in Girls
2010-01-06
Excessive weight loss in teen years may increase risk of osteoporosis, findings suggestContinue Reading
Showing Kids How Fast They Eat May Help Them Shape Up
2010-01-06
New device links eating speed and portion size to aid weight loss, researchers sayContinue Reading
Young, Overweight Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Spam
2010-01-05
They’re more likely to respond to product pitches in e-mails, study showsContinue Reading
Exaggerating a Threat to Weight Goals May Help Self-Control
2009-12-30
Overestimating calorie count helps dieters fight temptation, study findsContinue Reading
Eat Up, But Eat Healthy This Holiday Season
2009-12-25
Enjoy the occasional treat while sticking to your diet. Here’s how.Continue Reading
Could Omega-3s Boost Blood Fat Levels?
2009-12-17
Study finds short-term effect may not be beneficialContinue Reading