Report: DASH Diet Best Overall Eating Plan
2016-01-05
The MIND, Mediterranean and Fertility diets also get high marks for healthContinue Reading
When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels
2015-12-28
‘Sunshine vitamin’ deficiency tied to poorer outcomes for patients in northern regions in winterContinue Reading
When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels
2015-12-28
‘Sunshine vitamin’ deficiency tied to poorer outcomes for patients in northern regions in winterContinue Reading
Losing Pancreas Fat May Treat Type 2 Diabetes
2015-12-24
Small study reports good results after weight-loss surgeryContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study
2015-12-22
British researchers say procedure provides many long-term health benefitsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study
2015-12-22
British researchers say procedure provides many long-term health benefitsContinue Reading
Being ‘Fat But Fit’ Won’t Cut Your Risk of Premature Death
2015-12-21
Study suggests benefits of physical fitness don’t overcome risk from obesityContinue Reading
Health Tip: Don’t Pack on Pounds During Holidays
2015-12-14
Tips to avoid December weight gainContinue Reading
One in Five U.S. Kids Over Age 5 Has Unhealthy Cholesterol: CDC
2015-12-10
Rates are much higher in obese children versus normal-weight, agency notesContinue Reading
Kids With Asthma, Allergies May Face Higher Heart Risk Factors: Study
2015-12-08
Risk doubles for high cholesterol and blood pressure, but danger to any one child is low, findings suggestContinue Reading
Most Teens’ Physical Activity Occurs at School
2015-12-08
But they aren’t getting enough exercise and need more avenues for active recreation, experts say
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Infant Weight Gain Linked to Possible Type 1 Diabetes Risk
2015-12-07
But study author says it’s too soon to recommend changes in feeding practicesContinue Reading
How Much Weight Must You Lose Before Others Notice?
2015-12-07
Study finds women must drop about 14 pounds, men 18, before they’re found more attractiveContinue Reading
Obesity Linked to More Severe Bone, Joint Injuries
2015-12-04
Study also found obese patients more likely to need surgery, have longer hospital staysContinue Reading