Obesity and Mortality
2014-07-09
People who are extremely obese have higher rates of mortality from heart disease, cancer and diabetes, study finds.
Will You Be Obese? Look at Your Sisters, Brothers
2014-07-08
Study found older sibling’s obesity was strongest predictor for riskContinue Reading
Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: Study
2014-07-08
As weight climbs, so do related deaths from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Inactivity May Be Main Culprit in Obesity Epidemic: Study
2014-07-08
Sharp rise seen in number of Americans who didn’t exercise, while calorie intake stayed steadyContinue Reading
Health Tip: Debunking Myths About Weight Loss
2014-07-08
Fad diets aren’t safe or effective
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Obesity May Raise Risk of COPD
2014-07-07
Study found those with largest waist sizes more likely to develop lung disease
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Many Obese Women Face Stigma Every Day, Study Finds
2014-07-07
Daily diaries documented snubs, insults and put-downsContinue Reading
Weight Discrimination
2014-07-02
Overweight and obese women face daily discrimination, a new study suggests.
Nursing Home Care May Be Out of Reach for Many Aging ‘Boomers’: Study
2014-06-30
Price tag for 1 year of institutionalized care is now about $84,000, federal report saysContinue Reading
Grief in Pregnancy May Trigger Obesity in Adulthood
2014-06-27
Extreme stress even before conception can affect unborn child’s weight, study suggestsContinue Reading
Fruits, Veggies Not a Magic Bullet for Weight Loss, Study Finds
2014-06-25
If you don’t reduce your calorie intake, you won’t slim down, researcher warnsContinue Reading
Healthy Weight Loss May Bring Better Sleep, Brighter Mood
2014-06-24
But only the emotional boost seemed to last over the long-term, researchers sayContinue Reading
People With Heart Disease, Diabetes May Be More Likely to Stay on Statins
2014-06-23
Study also finds former smokers, overweight better at taking cholesterol-lowering drugs as prescribedContinue Reading