Fat Cells Grow Differently in Belly Vs. Bottom
2010-10-06
In abdomen, cells expand in size, but in lower body, number of cells increases, scientists findContinue Reading
Americans Trailing World in Steps-Per-Day
2010-10-05
U.S. adults walk about half the distance of Swiss, Australians, study findsContinue Reading
Moms' Influence on Kids' Weight Starts in Pregnancy, Study Finds
2010-10-04
But most underestimate their own ability to help stop cycle of obesity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Companies Can Motivate Families to Live Healthier
2010-10-04
Study found cash incentive drove lifestyle changes for IBM employeesContinue Reading
Doctors' Health, Well-Being Affect Patient Counseling
2010-10-01
Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Filling Up on 'Empty Calories,' Study Finds
2010-10-01
Excess fats and added sugars will lead to health woes later on, experts sayContinue Reading
9% of U.S. Adults Suffer From Depression: CDC
2010-09-30
It’s most prevalent in the Southeast, perhaps due to high rates of ills like obesity and heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Poor Health Habits Linked to Subpar Work Performance
2010-09-28
Employees who smoke, don’t exercise or eat right take more time off, are less productive, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Teens Think Sports Drinks Are Healthy
2010-09-27
But marketing these beverages as healthful doesn’t make them so, experts sayContinue Reading
Counseling May Not Help Heart Failure Patients Comply With Rx
2010-09-21
Many too overwhelmed to follow doctor’s orders, experts sayContinue Reading
Metabolic Syndrome Doubles Heart Risk, Analysis Shows
2010-09-20
Urgent need to help people control obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin resistance, expert saysContinue Reading
Gastric Band Surgery Rising Among Obese Teens
2010-09-20
More research needed on long-term safety, effectiveness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Childhood Obesity Might Be Linked to Strain of Cold Virus
2010-09-20
Kids exposed to adenovirus 36 were 50 pounds heavier, on average, researchers foundContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-15
Signs of heart and stroke risks prompt some panelists to call for new warnings and restricted distributionContinue Reading