Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes
2012-03-14
Researchers find association between H. pylori infection, type 2 diseaseContinue Reading
Fatty Foods Might Harm Men's Sperm, Research Suggests
2012-03-14
Small study finds lower sperm counts, concentrations for males on high-fat dietsContinue Reading
Poorer, Obese Adults Might Benefit From Behavior-Change Program
2012-03-12
Both blood pressure and weight decreased slightly, study findsContinue Reading
Could Fat Be Your Friend Over Age 85?
2012-03-09
Elderly who were obese had slightly lower risk of death in studyContinue Reading
Genetic Tweak Helps Mice Avoid Cancer, Obesity: Study
2012-03-06
But it’s not clear what this means for humans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds
2012-03-05
As weight climbs, so does daily corticosteroid dosage, study saysContinue Reading
Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds
2012-03-02
They include drugs for diabetes, mood disorders and other chronic conditionsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients
2012-03-01
Study found complication rates of 5 to 10 percent among obese patientsContinue Reading
Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women
2012-03-01
Study found those who ate the most had 39% greater chance of trouble, though aspirin use helpedContinue Reading
Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children
2012-02-29
The association varied by race, ethnicity, study saysContinue Reading
Many Gaps in Fast-Food Nutrition Information
2012-02-28
Calories can be hard to figure when menu items are meant to serve more than one, researchers sayContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes
2012-02-27
The medication appears to control blood sugar without boosting risk for hypoglycemia, study showsContinue Reading
Size, Experience Matter on Rugby Field, Study Finds
2012-02-26
Players’ height, weight and playing time in finals add up to World Cup victories, researchers sayContinue Reading
Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients
2012-02-24
Certain weight-loss methods can lead to organ damage, study saysContinue Reading