Many Obese U.S. Kids Think They’re Thinner Than They Are
2014-07-23
They won’t take steps to reach a healthy weight if they don’t see the problem, experts noteContinue Reading
Your True Weight
2014-07-23
Many children do not have an accurate perception of their true weight, study finds.
Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Raised Asthma Risk in Kids
2014-07-22
Threat of respiratory disease may be up to 30 percent higher, study suggestsContinue Reading
Waistlines of U.S. Kids Seem to Be Holding Steady, Study Finds
2014-07-21
But too many children and teens remain obese, experts say
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Exercise May Help Counter Health Risks of Sedentary Lifestyle
2014-07-17
‘Fitter’ couch potatoes weighed less and had better blood pressure, study reportsContinue Reading
Is Obesity an Advantage After Heart Procedures?
2014-07-16
Experts urge caution in interpreting study resultsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Watching Your Weight During Pregnancy
2014-07-16
Helps foster a healthy size for baby
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Gays, Lesbians Face Certain Health Challenges, U.S. Report Says
2014-07-15
They’re more likely to smoke, binge drink, but also more likely to get regular exerciseContinue Reading
Stress May Leave You Heading to the Cookie Jar
2014-07-14
Worried women could be prone to weight gain, study suggestsContinue Reading
Make Exercise Fun, Eat Less Afterwards
2014-07-12
Researchers found that people ate more if told their walk was exercise, rather than scenic strollContinue Reading
Losing Weight May Ease Hot Flashes, Study Finds
2014-07-10
Doctors say extra fat, and the extra estrogen it produces, make menopause tougher for heavy womenContinue Reading
60 Percent of Diners Use Calorie Labeling When Posted: CDC
2014-07-10
More women rely on menu’s health info than menContinue Reading
Health Tip: Measuring Your Waist
2014-07-10
It can help you determine if you’re at a healthy weightContinue Reading
Obesity Epidemic Hitting Hispanics Hard, Study Finds
2014-07-09
Severe obesity most common among young adults, setting them up for health problems later in lifeContinue Reading