Changing Parental Behavior May Help Obese Kids Lose Weight
2011-01-25
Young children of parents who took classes in nutrition, exercise kept weight off for 2 yearsContinue Reading
Smoking, Obesity Slowing U.S. Life Expectancy Gains: Report
2011-01-25
Although U.S. spends more on health care, life expectancy is shorter than in most other developed countriesContinue Reading
Insufficient, Irregular Sleep Tied to Kids' Obesity
2011-01-24
Making up for lost shuteye on weekends seems to help, study findsContinue Reading
How to Get Smart About Weight Loss
2011-01-23
Dietitian suggests realistic goals and tracking progress as starting pointsContinue Reading
Study Finds Lack of Sleep Leads to Lost Calories
2011-01-20
The energy loss may be costly for body, researchers cautionContinue Reading
Big Breakfast May Not Lead to Fewer Daily Calories
2011-01-17
Large morning meal doesn’t deter people from chowing down later, researchers sayContinue Reading
Five Steps to a Healthier Heart
2011-01-15
Expert offers simple lifestyle changes to keep cardiovascular disease at bayContinue Reading
Overweight Young Adults Often Have Overweight Friends, Sweethearts
2011-01-14
But those who have friends trying to lose weight also more likely to try to shed pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling?
2011-01-14
Doctors more likely to give advice to white patients, study findsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Incontinence in Women
2011-01-13
Study finds no improvement in men’s urological, sexual functioningContinue Reading
U.S. Aims to Make School Lunches Healthier
2011-01-13
Less salt and fat, more fruits and veggies on the menu, USDA proposesContinue Reading
Taking Short Breaks From Sitting May Help Waistline and Heart
2011-01-12
Even a little more activity spread through the average workday boosts health, study suggestsContinue Reading
Cost of Obesity Approaching $300 Billion a Year
2011-01-11
Researchers call for insurance companies to offer incentives for healthy livingContinue Reading
For the Very Obese, H1N1 Was More Apt to Be Fatal
2011-01-10
Findings show need for extra precautions if any type of flu develops, expert saysContinue Reading