Many Kindergarteners Already on Road to Obesity, Study Finds
2011-11-23
To prevent health problems, lifestyle programs need to start in early childhood, experts sayContinue Reading
Thin People May Be at Greater Risk for Post-Surgery Death
2011-11-21
40% higher risk in low weight than overweight patients but reasons aren’t clear, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could Weight Loss Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's?
2011-11-21
If confirmed, findings eventually could help in diagnosing conditionContinue Reading
Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care
2011-11-20
Regular exams can prevent foot ulcers, nerve damage and amputations, podiatrists sayContinue Reading
Outlook Good for Obese Kids Who Lose Weight
2011-11-16
Odds of health woes in adulthood decline once pounds are shed, study findsContinue Reading
Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease
2011-11-16
Obese people who shed pounds showed improvements in gum healthContinue Reading
Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
2011-11-16
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Link Between Low IQ, Large Waistline
2011-11-15
More men with low intelligence scores at 18 had unhealthy belly size at 40Continue Reading
Looking to Lose Weight? Get a 'Coach'
2011-11-15
Studies find one-on-one contact, counseling help people shed more weight than going soloContinue Reading
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
2011-11-14
Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher saysContinue Reading
New Guidelines Urge Cholesterol Check for All Kids Ages 9 to 11
2011-11-11
Recommendations a shift from testing only children with family history of heart diseaseContinue Reading
High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer
2011-11-11
Review of studies suggests cereals, whole grains deliver health benefitsContinue Reading
Cooking Class Benefits Kids in Many Ways
2011-11-10
Fourth graders learn about academic subjects along with food preparationContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Slims Obese Monkeys
2011-11-09
Killing fat cells in the blood signals potential new approach to weight loss, but more research needed, experts sayContinue Reading