In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
2011-03-02
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study findsContinue Reading
Obesity May Boost Odds of Aggressive Breast Cancer in Older Women
2011-03-01
Mechanisms besides estrogen appear to play a role, researchers sayContinue Reading
Doctors Can Influence Patients to Lose Weight: Studies
2011-02-28
People more likely to try to shed pounds on doc’s advice or maintain a healthy weight, reports findContinue Reading
Sugary Drinks Might Raise Hypertension Risk: Study
2011-02-28
Those who consumed more were more likely to have high blood pressure, but exactly why is not clearContinue Reading
Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study Finds
2011-02-28
And those with higher BMIs developed more signs of depression, researchers foundContinue Reading
Breast-Feeding May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids of Diabetic Moms
2011-02-25
Those breast-fed for at least 6 months were less likely to be overweight later, study foundContinue Reading
Pot Ingredient May Restore Appetite After Chemo
2011-02-23
Cancer patients given THC ate more protein, said food ‘tasted better,’ small study findsContinue Reading
Gastric Bypass Best for Weight Loss, Study Finds
2011-02-21
Also better than lap-banding, sleeve surgery at improving, eliminating type 2 diabetesContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
2011-02-20
Obese patients who lost 57 pounds in 6 months saw significant improvements, study findsContinue Reading
3.1 Million Hispanic Americans Struggle With Arthritis
2011-02-17
CDC analysis finds range of 12% among Cuban Americans to 22% among Puerto RicansContinue Reading
People Who Weigh Less Now Qualify for Gastric Device
2011-02-17
Under new approval, Lap-Band system can now be used by less obeseContinue Reading
Appalachia, the South Home to Least-Active Americans: CDC
2011-02-16
Exercise can help ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, agency notesContinue Reading
America's Health a Mixed Bag: Report
2011-02-16
Life expectancy rates are up, but so are obesity levels, CDC saysContinue Reading
Calorie Labels Don't Affect Kids' Fast-Food Choices
2011-02-15
In study, labeling got noticed but didn’t influence ordersContinue Reading