Severely Obese Donors Raise Risks for Kids With Liver Transplant
Children with organs from these adult donors were more likely to lose grafts and die, study foundContinue Reading
Modest Weight Loss Can Reap Prolonged Health Benefits
Study found reduced diabetes risk, even if weight returnedContinue Reading
When Parents Get Active, So Do Kids: Study
Weekends are ideal time to get moving as a family, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Americans in Denial Over Weight Gain: Study
While average adult weight rose in 2008-2009, most surveyed thought they’d dropped poundsContinue Reading
Wider Waistlines Put Damper on Men's Sex Lives: Study
As obesity rises, males encounter sexual dysfunction more often, research showsContinue Reading
'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players
Standard BMI measurement doesn’t account for muscle mass, overestimates obesity in athletes, study findsContinue Reading
Weight Control Can Cut Women's Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
Exercise and healthy diet paid off regardless of raceContinue Reading
Why Johnny Can't Run
Most states fall short of recommended physical education guidelines, researchers sayContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study
Researchers say it might someday help humans lose weightContinue Reading
Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer
Study found use of the device nearly doubled the time seniors spent strolling each weekContinue Reading
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular troubleContinue Reading
NYC Ban on Super-Sized Sodas Would Cut Consumers' Calories: Study
Researchers find reduction of about 63 calories per fast-food mealContinue Reading
Work-Linked Sleep Loss May Harm Police Officers' Health
Getting less than 6 hours increases risk of chronic fatigue, obesity and diabetes, researchers sayContinue Reading