Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
2010-10-11
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results ‘best-case scenario’Continue Reading
October Named International Walk to School Month
2010-10-10
Kids urged to get some exercise every day by walking or biking to schoolContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens May Be Gaining Advocates
2010-10-08
Some believe it’s the only way to save the super-obeseContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Drug Meridia Pulled From U.S. Market
2010-10-08
FDA cites product’s increased risk for heart attack and strokeContinue Reading
Obesity Among U.S. Workers Has Hefty Price Tag: Study
2010-10-08
Biggest part of the $73 billion spent by employers was due to lost productivity on the job, data showsContinue Reading
Big Waist Raises Risk of Diabetes, Analysis Suggests
2010-10-07
Higher type 2 disease rates in U.S. versus U.K. may be due to greater levels of mid-section fatContinue Reading
Almost One-Quarter of U.S. Adults Have Arthritis
2010-10-07
And more than 40% of those folks are limited by it, CDC report showsContinue Reading
Doctors' Weight Loss Talks Better When Empathetic
2010-10-06
Patients much more likely to lose weight if they feel like a partner in care, researchers findContinue Reading
Fat Cells Grow Differently in Belly Vs. Bottom
2010-10-06
In abdomen, cells expand in size, but in lower body, number of cells increases, scientists findContinue Reading
Americans Trailing World in Steps-Per-Day
2010-10-05
U.S. adults walk about half the distance of Swiss, Australians, study findsContinue Reading
Moms' Influence on Kids' Weight Starts in Pregnancy, Study Finds
2010-10-04
But most underestimate their own ability to help stop cycle of obesity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Companies Can Motivate Families to Live Healthier
2010-10-04
Study found cash incentive drove lifestyle changes for IBM employeesContinue Reading
Doctors' Health, Well-Being Affect Patient Counseling
2010-10-01
Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Filling Up on 'Empty Calories,' Study Finds
2010-10-01
Excess fats and added sugars will lead to health woes later on, experts sayContinue Reading