Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later in Life
2010-08-09
Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weightContinue Reading
Many Girls Now Begin Puberty at Age 7, 8
2010-08-09
Rate of early onset has doubled for 7-year-old white girls, study findsContinue Reading
Early Steps Can Protect Your Knees, Prevent Later Problems
2010-08-07
Lifestyle changes can help stave off arthritis, surgery, doctor saysContinue Reading
Excess Weight May Protect Women From Type of Glaucoma
2010-08-05
But don’t gain weight to protect your eyes, experts sayContinue Reading
More Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Mean Heavier Baby: Study
2010-08-04
It’s another reason for moms-to-be to maintain a healthy weight, researchers sayContinue Reading
Number of Obese Adults Keeps Rising, CDC Says
2010-08-03
Overall obesity level now close to 27%, and minorities are hit hardest, report findsContinue Reading
Dorm With Cafeteria May Boost College Weight Gain
2010-08-03
Walking farther for meals seems to keep freshmen slimmer, study findsContinue Reading
Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life
2010-08-03
‘Healthy days per year’ lost due to overweight has doubled since 1993, study showsContinue Reading
Low Carb-, Low-Fat Diets Tied for Long-Term Weight Loss
2010-08-02
2-year trial finds no difference in pounds lost, but cutting carbs may be best for heart healthContinue Reading
Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs With Bad Bacteria
2010-08-02
Study found African children who ate more natural diet, were breast-fed longer had more good bacteriaContinue Reading
Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert
2010-07-31
Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer saysContinue Reading
Mom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Weight of Child
2010-07-30
Women overweight/obese before conceiving more likely to have overweight/obese kids: studyContinue Reading
Experimental Diet Pill May Bring 'Modest' Weight Loss
2010-07-30
Contrave combines an antidepressant with an anti-addiction drugContinue Reading
Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study
2010-07-29
Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggestsContinue Reading