U.S. Government Sets New Health Goals for 2020
2010-12-02
These are more modest than previous ones, experts sayContinue Reading
Lifestyle Key to Preventing Stroke, Guidelines Say
2010-12-02
Number of strokes rising in U.S., but deaths drop almost one-thirdContinue Reading
Miscarriages May Raise Heart Attack Risk
2010-12-02
Another factor to consider when evaluating cardiovascular profile, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Can Shorten Life, Analysis Finds
2010-12-01
But being too skinny was also linked to decreased longevity, researchers discoveredContinue Reading
Tummy Fat May Threaten Women's Bones
2010-11-30
In turnaround, researchers link apple shape to lower bone massContinue Reading
Endurance Runners Lost 50% of Body Fat During 2-Month Race
2010-11-30
In addition, muscle volume in legs was reduced by 7%, analysis foundContinue Reading
Kids Who Eat Fruits, Veggies May Cut Heart Risk
2010-11-29
And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study saysContinue Reading
Rate of Eating Disorders in Kids Keeps Rising
2010-11-29
Anorexia and bulimia showing up more often in boys, minorities, experts reportContinue Reading
Obesity Epidemic Threatens Fido, Fluffy, Too
2010-11-25
This Thanksgiving, curb the urge to indulge your overweight pet, experts sayContinue Reading
More Protein, Fewer Refined Carbs May Keep Weight Off
2010-11-24
Study found low-glycemic index foods such as whole-grain breads led to less weight regainContinue Reading
1 in 4 Overweight Women Think They're Normal Size: Study
2010-11-22
Conversely, many normal-weight women believe they’re too fat, Texas researchers reportContinue Reading
Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks
2010-11-22
Combination linked to higher rates of life-threatening heart, lung, digestive disorders, study findsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Puberty, Body Fat in Girls
2010-11-22
Some of the 30 newly identified genes are known to affect weight, hormones, metabolismContinue Reading
Moderate Drinking Could Lower Death Risk for Kidney Transplant Patients
2010-11-19
One to two drinks a day is also linked to fewer cases of diabetes, but concerns about weight still matterContinue Reading