Fat Stats: 30% of Adults in 12 States Now Obese
2012-08-13
South, Midwest claim high proportion, researchers findContinue Reading
Hepatitis C Treatment May Hamper Kids' Growth
2012-08-13
Study found weight returned to normal after peginterferon, but not always heightContinue Reading
Junk Food Laws in Schools May Mean Healthier Kids: Study
2012-08-13
In states with toughest regulations, kids more likely to maintain healthy body weightContinue Reading
Babies of Heavy Moms Grow Slower: Study
2012-08-10
Findings suggest obesity epidemic harms kids even before birthContinue Reading
Stressed-Out Men May Prefer Heavier Women
2012-08-09
Study suggests evolution could explain why males are programmed this wayContinue Reading
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids: CDC
2012-08-07
But small gains may be offset by obesity crisis, expert warnsContinue Reading
Normal-Weight People With Type 2 Diabetes Have Higher Death Risk: Study
2012-08-07
In surprise finding, odds of dying twice as high if weight is normal at diagnosisContinue Reading
More Americans Walking, But Still Not Enough, CDC Says
2012-08-07
Almost half of adults don’t get enough exercise to improve their health: reportContinue Reading
In Short Term, Weight-Loss Surgery Doesn't Raise Fracture Risk
2012-08-07
But study found slightly higher risk several years after procedureContinue Reading
Severely Obese Donors Raise Risks for Kids With Liver Transplant
2012-08-06
Children with organs from these adult donors were more likely to lose grafts and die, study foundContinue Reading
Modest Weight Loss Can Reap Prolonged Health Benefits
2012-08-02
Study found reduced diabetes risk, even if weight returnedContinue Reading
When Parents Get Active, So Do Kids: Study
2012-08-02
Weekends are ideal time to get moving as a family, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Americans in Denial Over Weight Gain: Study
2012-08-01
While average adult weight rose in 2008-2009, most surveyed thought they’d dropped poundsContinue Reading