Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids
2011-09-30
Study shows youngsters who stay up late are more sedentary than early-to-bed typesContinue Reading
No One Treatment for Acid Reflux Clearly Better Than Another: Study
2011-09-29
Both medications and surgical treatments can work, but none of the options was clear winnerContinue Reading
Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
2011-09-27
Heavier seniors had less power in their legs relative to their weight than slimmer peers: studyContinue Reading
Americans Spending More of Their Lives Struggling With Diabetes
2011-09-23
For obese, new study estimates between 2 and 6 extra years will be spent dealing with diseaseContinue Reading
Liposuction May Lower Certain Blood Fats, Researcher Says
2011-09-22
But because study lacked control group, expert warns conclusions may be flawedContinue Reading
Many Unaware of Plastic Surgery Options After Weight Loss Procedures
2011-09-21
Plastic surgeons want follow-up ‘body contouring’ procedures to be covered by insuranceContinue Reading
Brains of Obese May Crave High-Calorie Foods More: Study
2011-09-19
Finding might explain why overweight people stay that way, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Obese Kids May Face Social, Emotional Woes
2011-09-19
Study finds higher risk for ‘peer problems’ at age 8 and 9Continue Reading
Certain Risk Factors Could Spur Heart Failure in Normal-Weight People
2011-09-14
High blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin levels worse than obesity for some, study findsContinue Reading
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