Report Calls High Blood Pressure a 'Neglected Disease'
2010-02-22
It recommends a broad response, including consuming less salt and getting more exerciseContinue Reading
New Weight Loss Aid?
2010-02-18
In studies with mice, amino acid reduced fat deposits and boosted metabolismContinue Reading
Very Obese People May Be Missing Genes
2010-02-03
Study adds to theories linking obesity and DNAContinue Reading
Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services
2010-02-01
Highlights include efforts to improve food safety, expand child care and boost researchContinue Reading
Over 70 and Overweight May Add Years to Life
2010-01-28
Normal weight not always a benefit, study of seniors suggestsContinue Reading
Most Fast-Food French Fries Cooked in Unhealthiest Oil
2010-01-18
Corn oil contains saturated fat, known to contribute to heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rates Leveling Off, But Still High
2010-01-13
And rates among boys aged 6-19 still climbing, government study findsContinue Reading
Psychotherapy May Help Teen Girls Avoid Obesity
2010-01-09
Focusing on interpersonal relationships stems weight gain, study findsContinue Reading
Coffee Cuts Liver Scarring in Hepatitis C
2010-01-08
Other sources of caffeine don’t have same effect, study showsContinue Reading
Stored Fats May Make Cancer Cells More Aggressive
2010-01-07
Finding could explain link between obesity and cancer, researchers sayContinue 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
Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
2009-12-25
Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study foundContinue Reading
Imagine Food Aromas That Prevent Overeating
2009-12-21
Scientists working on edibles that will signal fullness just by chewingContinue Reading
Wide Array of Stores Now Sell High-Calorie Snacks
2009-12-17
They’re at checkout counters of clothing stores, gas stations — and adding to obesity epidemic, study saysContinue Reading