U.S. Stroke Patients Are Getting Younger
2012-10-10
Study found rise in rates among adults aged 20 to 54Continue Reading
Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
2012-10-09
Of more than 65,000 people screened in study, 5 had ‘BDNF’ deletionContinue Reading
Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best
2012-10-09
Study found those who go to meetings shed more pounds, whether health pro or peer in chargeContinue Reading
U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
2012-10-05
Over $9 billion spent annually on the operation, researchers sayContinue Reading
Severely Obese Americans on the Rise
2012-10-05
Study shows a decade of growth among those with 100 pounds excess weight, but trend is slowingContinue Reading
'Junk Food' May Significantly Hike Risk of Stroke, Researchers Say
2012-10-03
Western diet tied to health problems in young rats after just 2 months, study findsContinue Reading
Heart Disease Deaths in Europe Dropping: Report
2012-09-28
But researchers say obesity, diabetes could threaten progress madeContinue Reading
Exercise Programs for Kids Seem to Have Little Impact: Study
2012-09-28
But other experts disagree and say more activity, not less, is neededContinue Reading
Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later
2012-09-26
Large review found increased blood pressure, cholesterol levels and other forerunners of diseaseContinue Reading
Working Out Cuts Women's Appetite, Study Finds
2012-09-25
Regardless of weight, participants didn’t consume more to ‘make up’ for calories burnedContinue Reading
Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds
2012-09-25
Results may help explain racial differences in obesity ratesContinue Reading
Obese Pregnant Women With Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications
2012-09-25
More newborns admitted to ICU, more mothers had high blood pressure, study foundContinue Reading
Active Video Games Have Exercise-Like Effects in Kids: Study
2012-09-24
Players’ heart rates rose and they used more energy than with sedentary gamesContinue Reading
Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds
2012-09-21
Differences in salt consumption, hormone levels may play a role, researchers sayContinue Reading