Thursday, August 7, 2008

weight

One-Third of Uninsured Are Chronically Ill

And that can mean missed care, fading health, earlier death, experts say more >>

Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight

Even an hour's less rest linked to doubled chance of weight gain, study finds more >>

Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off

Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds more >>

275 Minutes a Week: Weighing the Need for So Much Exercise

A lighter workout regimen can do the trick—if you watch your diet, too. more >>

Losing Weight on a Budget

3 tips for getting in shape without burning through cash. more >>

Studies Link Circadian Rhythm, Metabolism, Longevity to One Protein

New molecular clock component ties all three together, researchers say more >>

Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes

Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs more >>

A Low-Carb Diet Works—If It Suits You

Many diet plans promote weight loss, so pick the one that fits your life. more >>

U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow

One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says more >>

Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment

Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims more >>

Children Move Less as They Get Older

By age 15, amount of daily exercise drops by about two-thirds, study finds more >>

Eating Less May Slow Aging Process

Cutting just 300 calories a day slows metabolism, tissue failure, study says more >>

Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility

Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find more >>

Surfing to a Higher Weight

Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows more >>

A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk

Higher levels of fetuin-A were linked to later disease development, study found more >>

4 Ways a Food Diary Can Help You Lose Weight

Writing down what you eat makes it tough to fool yourself. more >>

Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes

Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says more >>

Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants

Lack of breast-feeding and early introduction of solid foods may be to blame, study says more >>

Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives

Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years. more >>

Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says more >>

ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk

Parents should be aware of small risk for those not on meds, expert says more >>

Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids

As many as 6 million U.S. more >>

Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?

Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages more >>

Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age

Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run more >>

Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes

Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say more >>

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