Hormone Outperforms Insulin in Diabetic Mice
2010-03-01
Someday, leptin could free people with type 1 disease from daily injections, expert predictsContinue Reading
Future Heart Disease May Be in Store for Obese Kids
2010-03-01
Warning signs start to show up as early as age 3, researchers sayContinue Reading
Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities
2010-03-01
Study found risk factors start before birth, stretch into preschool yearsContinue Reading
Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women
2010-02-25
Rates of the condition are higher in U.S. than Canada, study findsContinue Reading
Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk
2010-02-22
Women who pack on more pounds than recommended are most susceptible, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Weight Loss Aid?
2010-02-18
In studies with mice, amino acid reduced fat deposits and boosted metabolismContinue Reading
Rising Use of Medical Technologies Extending Americans' Lives
2010-02-17
Annual report on nation’s health finds flaws, though, in weight, exercise and insuranceContinue Reading
County-By-County Report Sizes Up Americans' Health
2010-02-17
Rural areas tend to fare worse than urban locales, comprehensive survey findsContinue Reading
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
2010-02-16
But study also found most conditions, such as obesity, asthma and ADHD, did not persistContinue Reading
Most Americans Think It's Others Who Are Unhealthy
2010-02-16
Survey found most people thought they were fine, while their docs disagreedContinue Reading
Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks
2010-02-15
As more people undergo bariatric procedures, use of revisions will grow, study findsContinue Reading
Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids
2010-02-10
They have double the odds of dying before age 55, study findsContinue Reading
Gastric Banding Most Effective for Obese Teens
2010-02-09
Study found those who had it lost much more weight than peers who tried lifestyle changesContinue Reading
Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size
2010-02-09
Smoking, low folic acid, high blood pressure restrict fetal growth, study findsContinue Reading