BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
2012-09-18
However, it’s not proven that the chemical causes increased weightContinue Reading
Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study
2012-09-18
Just 20 minutes a day improved insulin resistance of overweight childrenContinue Reading
Belly Fat Adds to Diabetes Risk in Obese Adults, Study Finds
2012-09-18
Insulin resistance also a factor in developing type 2 diseaseContinue Reading
Comparison of Obesity Surgeries Turns Up Surprising Results
2012-09-17
More popular method is less successful for maintaining weight loss, study saysContinue Reading
Diets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn
2012-09-17
Increased consumption of this sugar linked to altered metabolism, energy balance storesContinue Reading
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics
2012-09-17
But their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report showsContinue Reading
Food-Assistance Program Sees $2 Billion Spent on Sweet Drinks: Study
2012-09-17
Yet initiative’s goal is promoting good nutritionContinue Reading
Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study
2012-09-17
High intake may lead to rise in blood pressure, especially in overweight childrenContinue Reading
Shoppers Who Read Food Labels Are Thinner, Study Says
2012-09-17
Urban white women are most likely to check for nutritional contentContinue Reading
Obesity Hits Rural Areas Harder Than Cities
2012-09-14
Nearly 40 percent of rural adults in U.S. are obese, compared to 33 percent of city dwellers, study showsContinue Reading
Knee, Hip Replacements Don't Help People Lose Weight: Study
2012-09-13
Evidence is inconclusive and may even point to weight gain, researchers sayContinue Reading
NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks
2012-09-13
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says initiative is bid to combat obesity; opponents call it intrusion on individual rightsContinue Reading
Could Facebook Be Making You Fat?
2012-09-13
Time spent on social networking sites was time taken away from physical activity, study foundContinue Reading
NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday
2012-09-12
Mayor’s attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents sayContinue Reading