Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys
2010-02-02
Effect of excess fat differs between the sexes, findings showContinue Reading
Diabetes Drug Helps Dieting Teens Lose Weight
2010-02-01
Metformin plus lifestyle changes might play a role in obesity treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Who's a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
2010-01-29
People for whom the surgery may be recommendedContinue Reading
Over 70 and Overweight May Add Years to Life
2010-01-28
Normal weight not always a benefit, study of seniors suggestsContinue Reading
For Lower Blood Pressure, Low-Carb Diet May Be Best
2010-01-25
But for weight loss alone, other plans also work well, studies findContinue Reading
Listing Calories on Fast-Food Menus Cuts Kids' Intake
2010-01-25
Parents routinely chose about 100 fewer calories per meal for their children, study foundContinue Reading
Obesity Tied to Common Kidney Cancer
2010-01-22
Odds of having clear-cell renal cell cancer jump as body mass increases, study findsContinue Reading
As Obesity Increases, So Does Stroke Risk
2010-01-21
Especially high rate among blacks may have genetic cause, researcher saysContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
2010-01-21
Meridia shouldn’t be used by those with history of heart problems, agency saysContinue Reading
Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
2010-01-19
Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts sayContinue Reading
Complex Weight-Loss Plans Erode Dieters' Resolve
2010-01-19
Simpler regimens less apt to lead to failure, study findsContinue Reading
For Very Obese, Gastric Bypass May Extend Life
2010-01-18
Decision-making depends on comparing benefits vs. risks, researchers sayContinue Reading
Self-Control Just Might Be Contagious
2010-01-18
People you spend time with affect your behavior, for good or bad, research findsContinue Reading
Federal Panel Urges Obesity Screening for Kids Ages 6 and Up
2010-01-18
Children who are obese should be referred to treatment, USPSTF panel saysContinue Reading