More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
2012-02-09
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report findsContinue Reading
When Prodded, Restaurant Diners Often Opt for Smaller Portions
2012-02-08
Study found power of suggestion worked, even when smaller meal was not discountedContinue Reading
Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
2012-02-08
As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers sayContinue Reading
Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
2012-02-08
New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underwayContinue Reading
Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
2012-02-07
Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study saysContinue Reading
Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes
2012-02-06
High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique roleContinue Reading
Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School
2012-02-06
Regulation needed to reduce students’ access to junk food, researchers sayContinue Reading
Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
2012-02-03
People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher saysContinue Reading
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You
2012-02-02
In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for biteContinue Reading
Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
2012-02-01
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-beingContinue Reading
Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad for Your Health
2012-01-30
Study finds they’re less likely to counsel heavy patients on weightContinue Reading
Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back
2012-01-30
Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patientsContinue Reading
Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity
2012-01-25
Arduous schedules take toll on their health, patient care, study findsContinue Reading
Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
2012-01-25
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don’t go far enoughContinue Reading