Obesity as Young Adult May Boost Psoriatic Arthritis Risk
2010-07-19
Study found that 20 percent of those overweight at age 18 developed condition by age 35Continue Reading
Autistic Kids Often Fussier Eaters, but Nutrition OK
2010-07-19
Slower, pickier eating can arise in infancy, but growth tends to be unimpaired, study findsContinue Reading
Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats
2010-07-16
McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s sizzle increasingly fewer fries in the unhealthful fats, study showsContinue Reading
Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study
2010-07-15
Oregon study finds 1 in 5 young kids exposed to more than the recommended 2 hours a dayContinue Reading
No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese
2010-07-15
But tactics should emphasize lifestyle change, not weight loss, survey suggestsContinue Reading
New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study
2010-07-14
Lorcaserin one of three new anti-obesity medications up for review by the FDAContinue Reading
Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight: Study
2010-07-14
Women who had ongoing support exercised more and were less likely to gain weight, researchers foundContinue Reading
Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory
2010-07-14
Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers findContinue Reading
Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease: Report
2010-07-14
7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study findsContinue Reading
Lifestyle Interventions Needed to Stay Heart-Healthy
2010-07-12
American Heart Association outlines strategies in a new scientific statementContinue Reading
Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes
2010-07-12
Study found small but significant reductions with weight lossContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Supplements Often No Better Than Fakes: Study
2010-07-12
Changes in diet, activity levels still best way to control weight, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol
2010-07-12
Researchers suggest that universal testing may be a better optionContinue Reading
Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk of GERD
2010-07-09
Extremely obese older children have a 40 percent higher risk of the painful digestive disease, researchers sayContinue Reading