Kids From Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice: Poll
2012-02-24
Sugary beverages can cause obesity, tooth decay, experts sayContinue Reading
Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
2012-02-24
Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth controlContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
2012-02-22
Drug had been previously rejected because of concerns about possible heart problems, birth defectsContinue Reading
FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
2012-02-21
Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defectsContinue Reading
Fructose No Worse Than Other Sugars for Weight Gain: Study
2012-02-20
Research suggests it’s total daily caloric intake that matters, not the sourceContinue Reading
Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later
2012-02-20
Mom-to-be’s high blood pressure, diabetes boost risk for cardiovascular disease, study saysContinue Reading
Mexican-Americans' Diets Suffer as They Abandon Traditional Foods: Study
2012-02-20
Second- and third-generation immigrant teens eat fewer grains, beans, fruits and vegetables than teens born in MexicoContinue Reading
Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity
2012-02-20
Studies in mice and humans suggest mutation may make it easier to gain pounds on high-fat dietsContinue Reading
Dogs Can Boost Exercise Rates for Moms-to-Be
2012-02-18
Walking pooch encourages recommended level of daily exercise, study findsContinue Reading
Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health: Study
2012-02-14
Better blood pressure, cholesterol, weight accompanies activity, regardless of sedentary timeContinue Reading
Switching to Water, Diet Drinks Linked to Modest Weight Loss
2012-02-14
People who substituted for high-calorie beverages lost about 5 pounds in studyContinue Reading
Wider Waistlines Linked to Memory Problems in HIV Patients
2012-02-13
Certain anti-HIV drugs can cause central weight gain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Appears Linked to Pain
2012-02-10
The more overweight people are, the more likely they are to experience pain, study findsContinue Reading
When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
2012-02-10
Long-term study found lower BMI in children breast-fed at least 6 monthsContinue Reading