Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest
2012-08-28
Study finds risk of cardiovascular death highest in those with ‘central obesity’Continue Reading
Excess Pounds Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death: Study
2012-08-27
Link seen only with most common form of diseaseContinue Reading
Overweight Kids More Prone to Gallstones: Study
2012-08-25
Risk was even higher for obese girls, HispanicsContinue Reading
Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll
2012-08-24
Obesity, tobacco use also ranked high among community concernsContinue Reading
Modern Technology Adds to Worldwide Obesity Woes: Report
2012-08-23
As countries gain information and communication advances, populations pack on pounds, research showsContinue Reading
Many Obese Americans Struggle With Stigma, Discrimination, Poll Finds
2012-08-23
As levels of overweight rise, more say they’ve been left out of gatherings or passed over for jobsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
2012-08-22
Medications, lifestyle changes still first-line prevention, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Biggest Risk Factor for Diabetes Among Poor: Study
2012-08-22
Lifestyle changes key to decreasing disease rate among the disadvantagedContinue Reading
Antibiotic Use in Infants Tied to Overweight Later: Study
2012-08-21
Babies receiving these drugs before 6 months of age were heavier for height at 3 yearsContinue Reading
Obesity in Middle Age Tied to More Rapid Mental Decline: Study
2012-08-20
‘Fat and fit’ concept may not apply to brain function, research suggestsContinue Reading
Dense Breasts Not Linked to Cancer Deaths
2012-08-20
Worse breast cancer survival seen with low-density tissue in obese women, study findsContinue Reading
Health, Social Life Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
2012-08-20
Patients sought better condition, self-esteem, activity levelsContinue Reading
College Freshmen Urged to Keep Excess Pounds Away
2012-08-19
Dietitian says even small weight gain raises students’ risk for chronic diseaseContinue Reading
Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese
2012-08-16
Government report on seniors also found more working women, higher housing costsContinue Reading