‘Eating for Two’ During Pregnancy Could Pack on Too Many Pounds
2014-02-28
Small study found those who closely watched weight gain did betterContinue Reading
Early Signs That High-Calorie Diet May Help With Lou Gehrig’s Disease
2014-02-27
Regimen that boosted carbohydrate intake seemed to work best, researchers say, but more study neededContinue Reading
Obesity, ‘The Pill’ May Raise MS Risk, Research Suggests
2014-02-27
Early studies hint that certain hormones might be tied to inflammation, increased odds for multiple sclerosisContinue Reading
FDA’s New Food Labels Would Focus on Calories, Sugar Content
2014-02-27
Another goal: give consumers a better understanding of realistic serving sizesContinue Reading
C-Section Birth May Raise Risk of Adult Obesity: Study
2014-02-26
But the research doesn’t prove cause-and-effectContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rates
2014-02-26
More than two-thirds of American adults and nearly a third of American youth are either overweight or obese, according to CDC.Continue Reading
Feeding Cats Smaller, More Frequent Meals Might Make Them Friskier
2014-02-25
Changing dietary patterns to increase activity could help curb feline obesity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Amputee’s ‘Phantom Limb’ Pain Eased by Virtual Arm Technology
2014-02-25
But researchers note it’s not clear if treatment will work for anyone elseContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate Shows Signs of Leveling Off
2014-02-25
CDC study finds very young children seem to be slimming down, but more older women are obeseContinue Reading
Heavy Kids Exposed to Everyday Chemicals May Face More Heart Risks
2014-02-25
Endocrine system might be disrupted by these water, stain repellants, study saysContinue Reading
Gut Bacteria Tied to Obesity May Vary With Geography
2014-02-20
Study of people from five continents found higher microbe levels in those living in colder northern regionsContinue Reading
‘Fat Hormone’ Tied to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Obese Men
2014-02-20
More precancerous polyps seen in small study as body fat increasedContinue Reading
A Little Weight Loss May Ease Sleep Apnea
2014-02-20
Finnish study of obese people found the breathing condition improved over four-year periodContinue Reading
Average Obese Woman Gets Just 1 Hour of Exercise a Year: Study
2014-02-20
Obese men don’t do much better, breaking a sweat only 3.6 hours annually, researchers sayContinue Reading