U.S. Obesity Rate May Hit 42% by 2050
2010-11-05
Researchers say the more obese people you know, the greater your chances of gaining weightContinue Reading
Online Feedback May Boost Weight-Loss Success
2010-11-02
Adding computer-generated messages to program increased effectiveness, researchers foundContinue Reading
High-Calorie Drinks Still Widely Sold in U.S. Elementary Schools
2010-11-01
Despite national guidelines, nearly half of students can buy unhealthy beverages, study findsContinue Reading
Children with ADHD Symptoms at Higher Risk of Obesity
2010-10-27
Hyperactivity, impulsiveness associated with a 63 percent increase, researchers foundContinue Reading
Parent-Only Programs Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight: Study
2010-10-27
Compared with groups including children, adult-only sessions had equal success, researchers foundContinue Reading
Percentage of U.S. Adults With Hypertension Holds Steady at 30%
2010-10-27
But CDC report shows more people have their high blood pressure under controlContinue Reading
Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers
2010-10-27
Study cites good diet, exercise, moderate drinking among key factorsContinue Reading
Weight May Affect a Woman's Fertility
2010-10-25
Obesity, underweight linked to poorer outcomes in studiesContinue Reading
Arteries of Obese Kids Aging Prematurely: Study
2010-10-25
Aortic stiffness may signal the development of cardiovascular diseaseContinue Reading
Counseling for New Moms Can Sway Kids' Eating Habits
2010-10-22
Program helped children eat healthier, avoid overweight, researchers foundContinue Reading
One-Third of U.S. Adults Could Have Diabetes by 2050: CDC
2010-10-22
‘Alarming numbers’ point to importance of healthier lifestyles in reversing the trend, experts sayContinue Reading
People Less Likely to Buy Junk Food When Paying Cash
2010-10-21
Credit, debit cards seem to encourage impulsive shopping for unhealthy items, study findsContinue Reading
Hospitalizations Way Up for Young Adults With Diabetes
2010-10-15
And women 20 to 39 affected more than men, study findsContinue Reading
Even a Little Weight Loss Helps Lower Blood Pressure in Obese Kids
2010-10-15
Hypertension in youth can lead to heart disease later on, study authors noteContinue Reading