Vitamin D Lacking in Many Spine Surgery Patients
2011-11-04
Younger patients in study more likely to have low levels of bone-building vitaminContinue Reading
Weighing Weight-Loss Programs
2011-11-04
Commercial ones found more effective, cheaper than primary-care programsContinue Reading
Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
2011-11-04
One of three victims will die from their injuries in massive temblors, researchers estimateContinue Reading
No Such Thing as the 'Freshman 15,' Study Finds
2011-11-02
But, after college graduation, the typical young adult gains 1.5 pounds each yearContinue Reading
Obese Women Face Higher Complication Risk After Breast Surgery
2011-11-02
Post-op inflammation is 20 times more likely than in non-obese women, study findsContinue Reading
Overweight Teens Don't Seem to Grasp Weight Loss Rules
2011-11-02
Researchers find girls still drink sodas while exercising, and boys don’t exercise at allContinue Reading
Exercise Might Help Thwart 'Obesity Gene'
2011-11-01
Researchers find genetic risk lower in those who stay physically activeContinue Reading
Red Wine Antioxidant Could Give Metabolism a Boost
2011-11-01
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrolContinue Reading
Life in U.S. Not Always a Plus for Immigrants' Health
2011-10-31
Obesity, hypertension, diabetes soar for Hispanics the longer they live in United States, study findsContinue Reading
Too Much Drinking May Raise Lung Cancer Risk: Study
2011-10-27
Research also found extra pounds, black tea and fruit might all shield against the diseaseContinue Reading
'Hunger Hormones' May Drive Post-Dieting Weight Gain
2011-10-26
Appetite-suppressing hormones drop while appetite-stimulating ones rise, small study findsContinue Reading
Obesity May Hinder Flu Shot's Effectiveness
2011-10-25
Study found antibody levels dropped more over time among those who weighed moreContinue Reading
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
2011-10-25
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don’t get enough shut-eye, researcher saysContinue Reading