Brown Fat Cells May One Day Help Combat Obesity
2011-06-05
Scientists report that they grew ‘good’ fat cells that can burn calories in lab studyContinue Reading
Hula-Hoop Might Help Shed Unwanted Pounds
2011-06-03
‘Hooping’ is the equivalent of walking about 4 miles per hour, researchers reportContinue Reading
U.S. Serves Up New Nutrition Guidelines on 'MyPlate'
2011-06-02
The logo, which replaces the Food Pyramid, is designed to encourage healthful eatingContinue Reading
Obesity Greater Risk for Fatty Liver Than Alcohol, Study Finds
2011-06-02
Moderate amounts of red wine had no ill effect and even improved cholesterol levels, researchers sayContinue Reading
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
2011-05-28
Make sure ‘Watching TV’ isn’t their most memorable activityContinue Reading
Weight Loss in Heavy, Obese Women Boosts Vitamin D Levels
2011-05-27
Deficiency may explain link between obesity and chronic disease, expert saysContinue Reading
It's Not Just Fat: Hip Bones Widen With Age, Too
2011-05-27
Growth of pelvic bones may continue to age 79, increasing weight & waist size, researchers findContinue Reading
Gestational Diabetes Predictable Before Pregnancy, Experts Say
2011-05-27
Risk 4.6 times higher in overweight women with high blood sugar, even years before conceptionContinue Reading
More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity
2011-05-27
Lack of adequate slumber negatively affects young children’s weight, body fat, study findsContinue Reading
Sedentary Jobs Helping to Drive Obesity Epidemic
2011-05-26
Study found increase in desk jobs means Americans burning almost 150 calories less a dayContinue Reading
Simply Eating Less Fat May Cut Diabetes Risk
2011-05-24
Study identifies dietary change, not weight loss, as the key factorContinue Reading
Losing Baby Weight Cuts Odds of Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes
2011-05-23
But gaining weight between pregnancies boosts the risk, study findsContinue Reading
Study Sees Link Between Psoriasis, Obesity in Kids
2011-05-20
And heart disease risk in those with skin disease may start with high cholesterol in childhoodContinue Reading
Obese People at Higher Risk of Infection After Colon Surgery
2011-05-17
Study found they were 60% more likely to have problems at surgical siteContinue Reading