Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes
Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher saysContinue Reading
Researchers Identify Liver Cancer Risk Factors
Hepatitis C, obesity contribute to rising rates, new studies findContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
People with serious cardiovascular issues may be good candidates, experts sayContinue Reading
Persistence Is Key to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
Mastering any new skill, including eating right and exercising, takes practice, expert saysContinue Reading
Obesity, Diabetes Pose 1-2 Threat to Young Americans
The result: They could be first generation to not live as long as their parentsContinue Reading
Are Global Market Forces Linked to Obesity Epidemic?
Countries with less-restrictive trade policies have more fast food, more weight gain, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Discuss Weight With Your Child
Teach good habits and a healthy approachContinue Reading
Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity
Prevention strategies should go beyond eating, exercise, study suggestsContinue Reading
Obesity Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Death Rates
Findings could lead to new treatment strategies for overweight patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids
Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggestsContinue Reading
Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma
Slimming down before that age can help prevent onset of the disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
How to Survive the Holiday Eating Season
A little thought and planning now may keep you from having to diet laterContinue Reading
Most Weight Regained by Older Women Is Fat, Study Finds
Muscle-fat balance changes with yo-yo dieting, experts sayContinue Reading














