Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure a Year Ahead of Whites
2011-09-13
New research shows those with pre-hypertension progress more rapidly without lifestyle changesContinue Reading
Lifetime 'Dose' of Excess Weight Linked to Diabetes Risk
2011-09-12
Type 2 diabetes epidemic in the U.S. may loom even larger than previously predicted, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Weight Watchers Produces Bigger 'Losers' Than Standard Weight-Loss Care
2011-09-08
Group members shed 15 pounds on average versus 7 pounds with standard diet, study findsContinue Reading
Extra Pounds a Deadly Risk Factor for Black Women: Study
2011-09-07
And belly fat puts even normal-weight women at risk, findings showContinue Reading
Healthy Living Can Cut Chances of Developing Diabetes
2011-09-06
Study finds risk can be reduced up to 80 percent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Is Breast Reduction After Weight Loss Surgery Best?
2011-09-02
Small study finds obese women tend to be unhappy with appearance if they get breast surgery firstContinue Reading
Healthy Habits Can Fend Off the 'Freshman 15'
2011-09-02
More sleep, less stress can help college students avoid weight gain, expert saysContinue Reading
Helpful Gut Microbes May Differ Based on Diet
2011-09-01
People favoring meat tend toward different ‘microbiota’ than those on plant-sourced diets, study foundContinue Reading
Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
2011-09-01
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers sayContinue Reading
Americans Getting Too Many Calories From Sugary Drinks: CDC
2011-08-31
Report shows young people, minorities are consuming the most sweetened beveragesContinue Reading
Being Heavier May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes for Women Over 60
2011-08-31
But that’s no reason to put on unhealthy extra pounds, experts sayContinue Reading
Flame Retardants Tied to Lower Birth Weights
2011-08-30
Phased out in 2004, the chemicals remain in older furnishings and household items, study saysContinue Reading
Walk-to-School Programs Put Kids' Fitness First
2011-08-27
In study, Texas communities involved parent volunteers to get youngsters more activeContinue Reading
Jogging Beats Weight Lifting for Losing Belly Fat: Study
2011-08-27
Compared with resistance training, aerobic exercise burns 67% more calories, research showsContinue Reading