Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say
2011-03-14
American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese peopleContinue Reading
Can Coffee Cut a Woman's Stroke Risk?
2011-03-10
Swedish study shows even a cup a day reduces the risk; experts say more proof neededContinue Reading
New Sweetness Detectors Found in Human Taste Cells
2011-03-08
Sensors once thought to exist only in the pancreas may lead to interventions for over-eating, researchers sayContinue Reading
In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
2011-03-02
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study findsContinue Reading
Doctors Can Influence Patients to Lose Weight: Studies
2011-02-28
People more likely to try to shed pounds on doc’s advice or maintain a healthy weight, reports findContinue Reading
Fast Response Crucial in Outbreaks of Food-Borne Illness: Study
2011-02-23
Scientists say swift action can contain the problem, limit number of infectionsContinue Reading
Energy Drinks May Hurt Kids: Study
2011-02-14
Children with existing health or emotional issues most at risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
2011-02-14
Different classes of obesity may merit separate recommendations, researchers sayContinue Reading
Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study
2011-02-11
Chronic sedentary behavior ‘is compromising children’s ability and achievement,’ research suggestsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May 'Remodel' Heart
2011-02-03
Structural changes signal a less stressed, more normal heart muscle, but more research needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Getting Too Much Caffeine
2011-02-02
Here’s a list of possible side effectsContinue Reading
Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling?
2011-01-14
Doctors more likely to give advice to white patients, study findsContinue Reading
Cost of Obesity Approaching $300 Billion a Year
2011-01-11
Researchers call for insurance companies to offer incentives for healthy livingContinue Reading
Obama to Sign Bill to Improve U.S. Food Safety
2011-01-04
Measure gives FDA new powers to protect publicContinue Reading