FDA Panel to Mull Ban on Diet Drug Meridia
2010-09-13
Withdrawal of the drug, which may raise heart risks, is an option, agency saysContinue Reading
Two New Programs Aim to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity
2010-09-13
U.S. National Institutes of Health investing $72 million in effort to curb growing problemContinue Reading
Appetite Hormone Levels May Influence Weight 'Regain'
2010-09-10
Dieters with a certain combination are predisposed to reacquire lost pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Worsens Brain Damage of Heavy Drinking
2010-09-09
Study finds it is an independent risk factor for harming brain healthContinue Reading
Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
2010-09-09
But weight loss procedure has its own set of risks, experts noteContinue Reading
Most Americans Still Not Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies
2010-09-09
No state has yet met the federal goals for consumption, CDC report findsContinue Reading
Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer
2010-09-09
Women past menopause with a high BMI and large waists had increased risk of dying, study findsContinue Reading
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
2010-09-07
Study found more than 30% of kids who didn’t get enough nighttime rest gained too much weightContinue Reading
Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
2010-09-07
But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study findsContinue Reading
No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights
2010-09-04
Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activityContinue Reading
Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
2010-09-02
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they’re normal sizeContinue Reading
Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study
2010-09-01
While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a futureContinue Reading
Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
2010-09-01
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts sayContinue Reading
Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes
2010-08-31
Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers sayContinue Reading