Cartoon Characters Sell Kids on Unhealthy Foods
2010-06-21
Using likes of Shrek and Dora to market treats should be banned, researcher saysContinue Reading
Obesity Doesn't Always Guarantee Heart Disease
2010-06-21
Those without other risk factors may not develop the condition, study suggestsContinue Reading
'Junk Food' Sugar May Help Some Fat Cells Proliferate
2010-06-21
But lab study needs further testing in humans, experts sayContinue Reading
People May Skip Soft Drinks Rather Than Pay More
2010-06-18
When cost increased, consumption dropped, study foundContinue Reading
Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer
2010-06-16
Does the blood sugar disease help cause malignancy, or just share common risk factors?Continue Reading
Obesity Can Take Toll on Sex Life
2010-06-16
Stigma may lead to fewer sexual encounters, poorer sexual health, study findsContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Are No Guarantee Against Alzheimer's
2010-06-14
Panel finds inconclusive evidence that diet, exercise, supplements prevent dementiaContinue Reading
Stricter Rules Can Steer Kids Away From TV
2010-06-14
And physically active kids watch less television, researchers reportContinue Reading
Least Healthy More Apt to Think Genes Explain Disease Risk
2010-06-11
Survey also found these people were not as interested in information on lifestyle changesContinue Reading
Depression Could Play a Role in Added Belly Fat
2010-06-11
Depressed people often gain weight, study found, but overweight aren’t more prone to depressionContinue Reading
Old Drugs May Have New Use Against Hepatitis C
2010-06-09
Drugs used for obesity, diabetes might fight dangerous liver infection, study showsContinue Reading
When Mom Is Abused, Child's Obesity Risk May Rise
2010-06-08
Kids exposed to domestic violence were more likely to be obese by age 5, study foundContinue Reading
Move Childhood Back Outdoors This Summer
2010-06-04
Parents can boost their kids’ health, social skills in the process, experts sayContinue Reading
Wii Games Can Get Seniors Moving
2010-06-04
Activity-oriented video gaming may benefit overweight older folks, researchers sayContinue Reading