Dogs Can Boost Exercise Rates for Moms-to-Be
2012-02-18
Walking pooch encourages recommended level of daily exercise, study findsContinue Reading
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study
2012-02-13
Too many calories could lead to early signs of Alzheimer’s, preliminary research suggestsContinue Reading
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You
2012-02-02
In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for biteContinue Reading
Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
2012-01-25
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don’t go far enoughContinue Reading
Extra Calories, Low Protein Are Culprits in Weight Gain
2012-01-03
Participants on higher-protein diets gained more muscle mass in small studyContinue Reading
Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity
2011-12-26
Prevention strategies should go beyond eating, exercise, study suggestsContinue Reading
Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report
2011-12-15
Comprehensive update shows Americans gaining weight, eating more junk food, exercising lessContinue Reading
Fast-Food Outlets Nearby Might Not Cause Weight Gain
2011-11-04
Long-term study challenges belief that easy access leads to overweightContinue Reading
'Hunger Hormones' May Drive Post-Dieting Weight Gain
2011-10-26
Appetite-suppressing hormones drop while appetite-stimulating ones rise, small study findsContinue Reading
Larger Food Portions May Be Seen as Status Symbols
2011-10-26
People might eat more to feel like big shots, researchers findContinue Reading
Eating Disorders Can Harm Women's Fertility
2011-08-04
Anorexic and bulimic patients twice as likely as other women to seek help getting pregnant: studyContinue Reading
Obesity Counseling Should Stress Brain, Not Willpower: Study
2011-08-03
Telling patients they’re overweight because they lack self-control will backfire, researchers sayContinue Reading
Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
2011-06-22
Screening for mental health problems, abuse should be routine part of prenatal care, researchers sayContinue Reading
Bringing Partner Into Anorexia Treatment May Aid Recovery
2011-04-29
In novel program, involvement of husband or boyfriend helped women beat the disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading