Genes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight Gain
2012-07-20
Finding might help steer at-risk patients to other treatments, researchers sayContinue Reading
Simple Measures May Curb Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy
2012-07-20
A walking program and healthy meal plan kept moms-to-be from gaining extra pounds during studyContinue Reading
2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
2012-07-19
Proper nutrition, exercise are key factors that must be part of any diet plan, health experts sayContinue Reading
Another New Weight-Loss Drug Approved
2012-07-18
Qsymia sanctioned for obese or overweight people with chronic conditionContinue Reading
FDA Approves 2nd New Weight-Loss Drug
2012-07-18
Qsymia joins Belviq as first diet medications approved in 13 years; experts still counsel healthy lifestyle as best optionContinue Reading
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
2012-07-17
Move comes after industry request for ‘clarification,’ but consumer advocates say it’s not enoughContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Cut Medical Costs: Study
2012-07-17
But return on investment isn’t the point in evaluating medical procedures, expert saysContinue Reading
New York's Trans-Fat Ban Is Working: Study
2012-07-16
Customers consumed less heart-harming fat after strict restaurant limits imposedContinue Reading
Playing Several Sports Keeps Kids Slimmer: Study
2012-07-16
Walking or biking to school can help, tooContinue Reading
Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness
2012-07-16
Youngsters who watched more TV had bigger bellies, lower muscular fitness levels, study findsContinue Reading
Police Work Takes Heavy Health Toll: Study
2012-07-13
Daily stress, night shift contribute to officers’ increased risk for chronic illnessesContinue Reading
Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag
2012-07-13
There are fewer infant deaths and preterm births, but more kids live in poverty, government findsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Keys: Food Journals, Eating In, Not Skipping Meals
2012-07-13
‘Ladies who lunch’ in restaurants lost the least weight in studyContinue Reading
Heavier Friends Might Widen Your Waistline: Study
2012-07-12
Research with high school students suggests overweight pals influence weight gainContinue Reading