Clues for Burning Fat Without Exercise Found in Mice
2010-07-08
Brain chemical seems to help melt calories but research may not apply to humans, scientists sayContinue Reading
Changes in Fat Cells May Pave Way for Type 2 Diabetes
2010-07-06
May result in the ‘hyperinflammation’ seen in the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Ups Cancer Death Risk in Asia-Pacific Region
2010-06-30
But the risk conferred by excess weight is no higher than in the West, study findsContinue Reading
Taking Public Transit Might Help You Stay Slim
2010-06-29
Leaving car at home, walking to station adds to daily exercise, researchers noteContinue Reading
Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows
2010-06-29
More than two-thirds of states now have rates above 25 percentContinue Reading
A Little Biking May Help Premenopausal Women Stay Slim
2010-06-28
If you’re already heavy, even five minutes a day brings results, study findsContinue Reading
Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight
2010-06-28
Condition may interfere with physical activity, researchers sayContinue Reading
When Parents Smoke, Kids' Weight, Behavior May Suffer
2010-06-28
Research suggests tie between lighting up and child’s health, although cause-and-effect not clearContinue Reading
School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids
2010-06-28
But results for student population as a whole are less clear, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Report Finds Too Few Clinics Target Diabetes, Obesity
2010-06-25
Local centers need to face growing threat, federal researchers sayContinue Reading
Hormone Raises Desire for Fattening Foods
2010-06-22
Study found ghrelin made people crave high-calorie food moreContinue Reading
Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk
2010-06-22
Increased waist circumference also increases type 2 chances, study findsContinue Reading
X-Ray Can Spot Gastric Band Slippage
2010-06-22
As weight-loss surgeries increase, more of these emergencies will occur, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cavities in Baby Teeth May Come From Poor Food Choices
2010-06-22
Dental office a good place to offer education on kids’ nutrition, researcher saysContinue Reading