Babies Born to Obese Mothers May Have Low Iron: Study
2012-07-12
Iron deficiency at birth can lead to developmental delaysContinue Reading
'Beige' Fat Joins Brown Fat as Potential Weight-Loss Target
2012-07-12
These cells, a combination of white and brown fat, may ramp up weight loss, scientists sayContinue Reading
Diet, Weight Loss Ease Menopause Symptoms: Study
2012-07-11
Large trial shows night sweats, hot flashes were reduced or eliminated with low-fat dietingContinue Reading
Quitting Smoking Does Mean Weight Gain for Many: Study
2012-07-11
European researchers find extra pounds mount up in first year, but say health benefits still outweigh such concernsContinue Reading
Selflessness Can Threaten Clergy Members' Health
2012-07-10
Ministering to others linked to above-average rates of depression, chronic diseases, study showsContinue Reading
Motherhood, Breast-Feeding May Affect Long-Term Weight
2012-07-10
Childbearing is linked to larger size, but nursing cuts the odds, study findsContinue Reading
Extra Pounds May Offer Protection to Heart Failure Patients
2012-07-05
Adults with heart failure who were overweight or obese had lower risk of death in studyContinue Reading
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks
2012-07-05
But 33% of elementary students still have access to high-calorie beverages, findings showContinue Reading
Smallest, Largest Fetuses at Higher Risk of Stillbirth
2012-06-28
Problems with placenta to blame for small babies, while maternal diabetes, obesity can mean large babiesContinue Reading
Standing at Work All Day While Pregnant Linked to Smaller Babies
2012-06-28
Infant head size may be affected if mom-to-be spends long hours on her feet, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
2012-06-27
Belviq designed to make people feel full soonerContinue Reading
FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug in More Than a Decade
2012-06-27
Belviq targeted for adults with health problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetesContinue Reading
Weight Loss May Increase Testosterone Levels
2012-06-27
Overweight men more likely than normal-weight men to have low levels of the hormone, study saysContinue Reading
Pictures of Fatty, Sugary Foods May Spur Cravings
2012-06-27
Stimulating brain’s reward areas might cause overeating, researchers sayContinue Reading