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
To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents
2012-06-27
Junk-food ‘interventions’ decreased consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages by 30 percentContinue Reading
Certain Diets May Help Body Burn More Calories: Study
2012-06-26
Low-carb and low-glycemic plans work best, but low-carb regimen has drawbacksContinue Reading
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Weight Gain in Older Women
2012-06-26
Findings significant since most over 65 are deficient in it, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hormone 'Ratio' May Show Which Dieters Will Keep Weight Off
2012-06-26
Study found measuring the ratio of leptin and ghrelin helped predict successContinue Reading
Screen All Adults for Obesity: U.S. Panel
2012-06-25
New guidelines focus on lifestyle counseling, not medicationContinue Reading