Obesity Tied to Decline in Kidney Function
2013-12-18
Study looked at blood-testing methods to detect changes before symptoms beginContinue Reading
Ear Acupuncture May Hold Promise for Weight Loss
2013-12-17
But small study doesn’t prove it works, expert says
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Diabetes Drug Metformin Tied to Slight Weight Loss in Obese Kids
2013-12-16
But, experts say drug isn’t meant for that use, while diet and exercise have proven effectiveContinue Reading
Working Out Might Help Counteract Holiday Eating Excess
2013-12-14
Men who overstuffed but exercised showed less harm to their health in studyContinue Reading
Light Exercise Might Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones
2013-12-13
Intensity of activity doesn’t seem to matter, study findsContinue Reading
Kids’ Movies Deliver Mixed Messages on Eating, Obesity
2013-12-12
Films condemn obesity, but ‘glamorize’ inactivity, study findsContinue Reading
Obesity May Be Hard on Your Hearing, Study Says
2013-12-10
Extra pounds, particularly around the waist, raised risk for hearing loss, but exercise was protectiveContinue Reading
Heartening Drop in Diabetes Complications Seen Among Seniors
2013-12-10
But low blood sugar, a side effect of treatment, remains a concern, study authors sayContinue Reading
Obesity, Smoking Might Threaten Implants After Mastectomy
2013-12-06
Doctors should counsel patients about the risks, researcher saysContinue Reading
Good Body Image Goes Hand in Hand With Happier Relationship
2013-12-05
Survey finds that women who diet are less satisfied with themselvesContinue Reading
‘Healthy Obesity’ Is a Myth, Report Says
2013-12-02
Researchers weigh results of 8 studies, find excess pounds raise death risk over timeContinue Reading
Exercise May Not Stave Off Holiday Weight Gain
2013-11-27
Study suggests nothing can replace moderation in the face of high-calorie food and drinksContinue Reading
Parents Who Set, Stick to Rules May Help Kids Stay Slim
2013-11-27
Australian study found it was more important than what Mom or Dad weighedContinue Reading
Could Good Manners Help Spur Holiday Weight Gain?
2013-11-25
People may choose less healthy foods to avoid offending someone heavier, study findsContinue Reading