Sleep Apnea Linked to Raised Risk of Death in Pregnancy
2014-05-06
Study found an association but didn’t prove the nighttime breathing disorder caused the higher riskContinue Reading
Weight Gain Fears Keep Some Smokers From Quitting
2014-05-06
Docs can help by addressing diet maintenance in cessation plans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Mom-to-Be’s TV Habits Might Affect Her Child’s Weight: Study
2014-05-06
Watching during mealtime, infant feedings may set stage for childhood obesityContinue Reading
Despite Childhood Obesity Epidemic, Few Kids Tested for Cholesterol
2014-05-05
Study found that less that 4 percent had their blood levels tested, countering recent guidelinesContinue Reading
Overweight Teens Feel Stigmatized, Bullied: Study
2014-05-01
British survey finds some young people link excess weight to laziness and lack of self-controlContinue Reading
Is Healthy Obesity a Myth?
2014-04-30
Study found even with normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, the obese had more artery plaqueContinue Reading
Calling Young Girls ‘Fat’ May Increase Their Teen-Obesity Risk
2014-04-29
Stigma alone could spur overeating, study authors sayContinue Reading
Severe Obesity in Teens Tied to Possible Kidney Problems
2014-04-25
Study looked at young patients planning to undergo weight-loss surgeryContinue Reading
More Muscle May Help Kidney Dialysis Patients
2014-04-24
Small study found those with greater muscle mass could walk farther, reported better mental healthContinue Reading
Kids’ Genetic Risk for Obesity Rises With Age, Study Finds
2014-04-24
Between ages 4 and 10, genes seem to play increasing role in how big kids will growContinue Reading
For Many Older Men, Impotence Is Treatable Without Drugs
2014-04-22
And there’s a bonus: heart-healthy changes will boost overall well-being, too, experts sayContinue Reading
Size of Fetus May Affect Stillbirth Risk
2014-04-22
Study linked abnormally low or high weight to greater odds of fetal deathContinue Reading
Glaucoma Drug May Help Reverse Obesity-Related Vision Loss
2014-04-22
Study gave Diamox, along with weight-loss plan, to patients with a different eye diseaseContinue Reading