Obesity Epidemic Threatens Fido, Fluffy, Too
2010-11-25
This Thanksgiving, curb the urge to indulge your overweight pet, experts sayContinue Reading
More Protein, Fewer Refined Carbs May Keep Weight Off
2010-11-24
Study found low-glycemic index foods such as whole-grain breads led to less weight regainContinue Reading
1 in 4 Overweight Women Think They're Normal Size: Study
2010-11-22
Conversely, many normal-weight women believe they’re too fat, Texas researchers reportContinue Reading
Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks
2010-11-22
Combination linked to higher rates of life-threatening heart, lung, digestive disorders, study findsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Puberty, Body Fat in Girls
2010-11-22
Some of the 30 newly identified genes are known to affect weight, hormones, metabolismContinue Reading
Moderate Drinking Could Lower Death Risk for Kidney Transplant Patients
2010-11-19
One to two drinks a day is also linked to fewer cases of diabetes, but concerns about weight still matterContinue Reading
Resistance Exercise May Offer Different Cardio Benefits
2010-11-17
Weight training increased blood flow to limbs more than aerobic exercise did, study findsContinue Reading
Gaining Weight Raises Risk of Heart Disease
2010-11-16
Study finds that for every 8.8 pound increase, the risk for narrowed heart arteries rises about 50 percentContinue Reading
Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy
2010-11-15
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart associationContinue Reading
Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?
2010-11-11
Know the risk factors and warning signs, experts adviseContinue Reading
Activity Level Seems to Decline Throughout College Years
2010-11-10
Students need to make time for exercise to avoid becoming sedentary, gaining weight, expert saysContinue Reading
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Women
2010-11-10
Stress of physical, sexual abuse may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, study author suggestsContinue Reading
Obese Teens Likely to Be Obese Adults, Study Finds
2010-11-09
Excess weight sets kids up for serious health problems, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Not Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Mexican Americans
2010-11-09
Lower risk may be due to a shorter lifetime exposure to estrogen, researchers suggestContinue Reading