'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights
2010-08-19
For obese women, low-dose oral contraceptives are just as effective as high doses, study showsContinue Reading
Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens
2010-08-18
Study suggests quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight can cut their frequencyContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use
2010-08-16
Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for someContinue Reading
Some Minority Groups Hit Hard by Childhood Obesity
2010-08-16
Black and American Indian girls continue getting heavier, while trend has leveled out in whites, study findsContinue Reading
Stomach Reduction Surgery Via Mouth a U.S. First
2010-08-12
Doctors in San Diego removed 80% of patient’s stomach in this minimally invasive wayContinue Reading
Just a Little Belly Fat Can Damage Blood Vessels
2010-08-09
Raises risk for high blood pressure, other heart problems, study findsContinue Reading
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