U.S. Waistlines Keep Growing, With Women Leading the Way
2014-09-16
Average is nearly 39 inches, CDC researchers findContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Obesity Drug
2014-09-11
Contrave combines two existing drugs that treat addiction and depressionContinue Reading
Obese People May Be More Vulnerable to Food Cues
2014-09-11
Eating might be less rewarding and more habitual for them, research suggestsContinue Reading
Nerve Blocking Procedure Fails to Impress in Weight Loss Study
2014-09-02
Modest reduction not significantly better than diet drugs or other surgeries
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Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat for Weight Loss, Heart Health: Study
2014-09-01
Still, experts agree there’s no one-size-fits-all dietContinue Reading
Action-Packed TV a Threat to Your Waistline?
2014-09-01
Viewers of fast-paced films filled up on more snacks, study foundContinue Reading
Diet, Exercise Counseling Urged for Overweight Americans With Heart Risks
2014-08-26
Task force guidelines could apply to half of U.S. adultsContinue Reading
Lunchbox Hygiene Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness, Expert Says
2014-08-18
Pack a paper towel or wax paper so kids don’t set food down on dirty tablesContinue Reading
40 Percent of Americans Will Develop Diabetes, CDC Projects
2014-08-12
Rates for black women and Hispanics even higher at 50 percentContinue Reading
Coffee May Keep Your Ears From Ringing
2014-08-08
Study found women who drank more java were less likely to develop tinnitusContinue Reading
Eating Out Equals Eating More
2014-08-07
Study found dining at fast-food spots, restaurants added 200 calories a day, on averageContinue Reading
Obesity Might Slow You Down at Work
2014-08-01
Heavier people, no matter what age, may have less endurance in manufacturing jobs, study suggestsContinue Reading