U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread
2011-07-07
Report finds South with highest rates, but no state showed a decline over the last yearContinue Reading
Binge Eating May Be a High All Its Own
2011-07-06
Natural marijuana-like chemicals in body could trigger craving for fat, rat study suggestsContinue Reading
Eating Disorders Appear to Raise Risk of Death
2011-07-05
Anorexia poses greatest threat, but bulimics are at risk too, study findsContinue Reading
Soluble Fiber Appears Key to Trimming 'Bad Fat'
2011-07-01
For every 10-gram daily increase, belly fat cut by nearly 4 percent over five years, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity a Major Cause of Early Death in Women: Study
2011-06-29
And the risk rises as overweight becomes more severe, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pregnancy Safe for Most Women With MS: Study
2011-06-27
But researchers advise losing any excess weight before conceivingContinue Reading
Doctors Urge Ban on Junk Food Ads During Kids' Shows
2011-06-27
American Academy of Pediatrics statement aims to slow childhood obesity ratesContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates
2011-06-27
Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weightContinue Reading
Calories, Not Protein or Carbs, Are Key to Weight Loss: Study
2011-06-27
Diabetics gained similar benefits from low-fat diet emphasizing either proteins or carbohydratesContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Inflammation, Disease Risk
2011-06-25
Gastric bypass seems to reduce risk factors linked to diabetes, heart disease, study findsContinue Reading
Snacking Totals a Quarter of Daily Calories for Many
2011-06-25
Study found beverages account for half of those caloriesContinue Reading
Extreme Dieting Often Lasts From Early Teens to Adulthood
2011-06-25
Girls and young women are more likely to do it, but boys aren’t immune, study findsContinue Reading
Ways to Curb Childhood Obesity Outlined in U.S. Report
2011-06-23
Identify overweight kids, encourage more activity, promote good sleep habits, experts sayContinue Reading