For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem
2012-04-03
Teens who were formerly obese often still view themselves as fat, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Women Could Be More Obese Than Believed
2012-04-02
A new measurement of body fat could better identify obesity, study suggestsContinue Reading
Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
2012-03-30
Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults
2012-03-29
Study found that as teens, they have larger waist size, higher blood levels of insulin, fatContinue Reading
Chocolate a Sweet Remedy for Many Ills?
2012-03-29
Preliminary research suggests cocoa might fight heart disease, cancer and even obesityContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Help Type 2 Diabetics Keep Moving
2012-03-28
Weight loss and exercise prevent disability, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
2012-03-28
But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers findContinue Reading
Obesity Rates Rise Among Mexican-Americans: Report
2012-03-28
25-year survey results shed light on nutrition and health changesContinue Reading
Could Unroasted Coffee Beans Help You Shed Pounds?
2012-03-28
Tiny preliminary study saw weight loss, but expert urges cautionContinue Reading
Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
2012-03-27
Study suggests reasons may include frailty, other health conditionsContinue Reading
Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests
2012-03-26
Eight hours or more a day raises risk, even if you exercise, researchers findContinue Reading
Does Chocolate Help You Stay Slim?
2012-03-26
Study links regular consumption with slightly leaner size, but more research neededContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes
2012-03-26
Studies found many patients who had procedures could reduce, stop medications afterwardContinue Reading
Talking About Weight Tied to Poor Self-Image, Depression: Study
2012-03-23
‘Fat talk’ involves repeat comments on diet, exercise, fears of weight gain, researchers sayContinue Reading