9% of U.S. Adults Suffer From Depression: CDC
2010-09-30
It’s most prevalent in the Southeast, perhaps due to high rates of ills like obesity and heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Poor Health Habits Linked to Subpar Work Performance
2010-09-28
Employees who smoke, don’t exercise or eat right take more time off, are less productive, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Teens Think Sports Drinks Are Healthy
2010-09-27
But marketing these beverages as healthful doesn’t make them so, experts sayContinue Reading
Counseling May Not Help Heart Failure Patients Comply With Rx
2010-09-21
Many too overwhelmed to follow doctor’s orders, experts sayContinue Reading
Metabolic Syndrome Doubles Heart Risk, Analysis Shows
2010-09-20
Urgent need to help people control obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin resistance, expert saysContinue Reading
Gastric Band Surgery Rising Among Obese Teens
2010-09-20
More research needed on long-term safety, effectiveness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Childhood Obesity Might Be Linked to Strain of Cold Virus
2010-09-20
Kids exposed to adenovirus 36 were 50 pounds heavier, on average, researchers foundContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-15
Signs of heart and stroke risks prompt some panelists to call for new warnings and restricted distributionContinue Reading
FDA Panel to Mull Ban on Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-13
Withdrawal of the drug, which may raise heart risks, is an option, agency saysContinue Reading
Two New Programs Aim to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity
2010-09-13
U.S. National Institutes of Health investing $72 million in effort to curb growing problemContinue Reading
Appetite Hormone Levels May Influence Weight 'Regain'
2010-09-10
Dieters with a certain combination are predisposed to reacquire lost pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Worsens Brain Damage of Heavy Drinking
2010-09-09
Study finds it is an independent risk factor for harming brain healthContinue Reading
Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
2010-09-09
But weight loss procedure has its own set of risks, experts noteContinue Reading
Most Americans Still Not Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies
2010-09-09
No state has yet met the federal goals for consumption, CDC report findsContinue Reading