Lots of TV May Harm Kids' Diet
2012-05-07
Children who watch the most television have worst eating habits, study findsContinue Reading
In Mom's Eyes, Overweight Toddler May Not Be
2012-05-07
Study finds many mothers misjudge child’s ‘weight status,’ thinking plumpness equals good parentingContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate Set to Soar, Costing Billions: CDC
2012-05-07
But researchers add the rise might be somewhat less than previously estimatedContinue Reading
Research May Point to New Obesity Treatments
2012-05-07
Making energy-storing white fat act more like energy-burning brown fat might spur weight loss, researchers sayContinue Reading
42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
2012-05-07
Stemming obesity rate might save an estimated $550 billion over two decadesContinue Reading
Obese Drivers Less Likely to Buckle Up: Study
2012-05-04
Morbidly obese people also are more likely than normal-weight people to die in car crashesContinue Reading
Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis
2012-05-04
Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful conditionContinue Reading
Why You Overeat Even When You're Full
2012-05-03
Small study explores how body reacts when aroused by tempting treatsContinue Reading
U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
2012-05-03
However, breast cancer survival rates were best among 13 industrialized nationsContinue Reading
Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
2012-05-02
Data from more than 75,000 people showed that having a higher BMI, in itself, is harmfulContinue Reading
Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
2012-04-30
More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small studyContinue Reading
Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
2012-04-30
Depression, being single also linked to tendency to add cereal to baby bottle, which promotes obesityContinue Reading
TV Ads May Play Role in Underage Drinking, Obesity
2012-04-30
The greater the familiarity with the ads, the greater these risks, researchers sayContinue Reading
Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say
2012-04-26
Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society findsContinue Reading