'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
Can't Stop Eating M&Ms?
2012-09-20
New study of rats’ brains could hold a key to understanding overeating and obesityContinue Reading
Obese Kids May Have Dulled Taste Buds
2012-09-20
Lack of sensitivity may lead to eating more, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study
2012-09-19
But the good news is that the ‘DASH’ eating plan does help those who follow itContinue Reading
Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds
2012-09-18
Heat waves deadlier than cold snaps, researchers findContinue Reading
Obesity Surgery Seems to Reduce Heart Risks, Study Says
2012-09-18
Diabetes remission, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels noted after 6 yearsContinue Reading