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
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