Genetics Linked to Raised Risk of Childhood Obesity
2010-10-14
Research adds to evidence that gene variations may affect kids’ weightContinue Reading
Nearly 1 in 5 W.Va. 5th Graders May Have High Blood Pressure
2010-10-13
Similar findings noted elsewhere, researchers sayContinue Reading
Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
2010-10-12
Exercise, healthy weight, moderate alcohol benefit even women with a family history, experts sayContinue Reading
Dim Light at Night Linked to Weight Gain in Mice
2010-10-11
Long-term exposure suggests a connection, but results need to be replicated in humans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Insulin Resistance Might Raise Risk of Stroke
2010-10-11
Study found non-diabetics with the condition were three times more vulnerableContinue Reading
Researchers Pinpoint Array of Obesity Genes
2010-10-11
However, environment and lifestyle still play key roles, experts sayContinue Reading
Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
2010-10-11
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results ‘best-case scenario’Continue Reading
October Named International Walk to School Month
2010-10-10
Kids urged to get some exercise every day by walking or biking to schoolContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens May Be Gaining Advocates
2010-10-08
Some believe it’s the only way to save the super-obeseContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Drug Meridia Pulled From U.S. Market
2010-10-08
FDA cites product’s increased risk for heart attack and strokeContinue Reading
Obesity Among U.S. Workers Has Hefty Price Tag: Study
2010-10-08
Biggest part of the $73 billion spent by employers was due to lost productivity on the job, data showsContinue Reading
Big Waist Raises Risk of Diabetes, Analysis Suggests
2010-10-07
Higher type 2 disease rates in U.S. versus U.K. may be due to greater levels of mid-section fatContinue Reading
Almost One-Quarter of U.S. Adults Have Arthritis
2010-10-07
And more than 40% of those folks are limited by it, CDC report showsContinue Reading
Doctors' Weight Loss Talks Better When Empathetic
2010-10-06
Patients much more likely to lose weight if they feel like a partner in care, researchers findContinue Reading