Many Obese Americans Struggle With Stigma, Discrimination, Poll Finds
2012-08-23
As levels of overweight rise, more say they’ve been left out of gatherings or passed over for jobsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
2012-08-22
Medications, lifestyle changes still first-line prevention, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Biggest Risk Factor for Diabetes Among Poor: Study
2012-08-22
Lifestyle changes key to decreasing disease rate among the disadvantagedContinue Reading
Antibiotic Use in Infants Tied to Overweight Later: Study
2012-08-21
Babies receiving these drugs before 6 months of age were heavier for height at 3 yearsContinue Reading
Obesity in Middle Age Tied to More Rapid Mental Decline: Study
2012-08-20
‘Fat and fit’ concept may not apply to brain function, research suggestsContinue Reading
Dense Breasts Not Linked to Cancer Deaths
2012-08-20
Worse breast cancer survival seen with low-density tissue in obese women, study findsContinue Reading
Health, Social Life Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
2012-08-20
Patients sought better condition, self-esteem, activity levelsContinue Reading
College Freshmen Urged to Keep Excess Pounds Away
2012-08-19
Dietitian says even small weight gain raises students’ risk for chronic diseaseContinue Reading
Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese
2012-08-16
Government report on seniors also found more working women, higher housing costsContinue Reading
Does Just Feeling Fat Make You Gain Weight?
2012-08-16
Study shows teens with a bloated body image more likely to become fat in their 20sContinue Reading
'Yo-Yo' Dieting Won't Harm Long-Term Weight Loss Efforts
2012-08-16
Study found no differences among ‘weight cyclers’ and others as time went onContinue Reading
Kids Who Can Resist Sweets Might Be Slimmer as Adults
2012-08-16
Decades-long research shows self-control as tot may mean an obesity-free maturityContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea Affects Many Women, Too
2012-08-16
Study finds obesity, high blood pressure raise the odds for disorderContinue Reading
Drinking in Pregnancy Shows Up in Child's Growth: Study
2012-08-15
Research finds reduced height, weight, head size in kids whose mothers drank heavily while expectingContinue Reading