Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns
Health - September 23, 2009
Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active
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Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue
Health - September 22, 2009
Finding explains why obese children have higher relapse rates, researchers say
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More Debate on the Pros and Cons of 'The Biggest Loser'
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - September 21, 2009
People are divided on whether the show inspires, but many want Jillian to watch her language.
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Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression
Health - September 18, 2009
Obese patients can also benefit from weight-loss surgery, review finds
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Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
Health - September 17, 2009
Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds
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More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat
Health - September 17, 2009
In older eaters, fiber content of cereals has biggest effect, study finds
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Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: Study
Health - September 17, 2009
Treatment for one of these issues should take into account the others, report says
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Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock
Health - September 17, 2009
Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle
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'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support
Health - September 16, 2009
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal
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Video: Exercise—Even Without Weight Loss—Can Help Prevent Obesity-Related Illnesses
Health - September 16, 2009
How overweight teens can avoid diabetes and other health problems by working out.
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Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Health - September 15, 2009
Treating emotional problems early could improve long-term health, researchers say
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Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Health - September 14, 2009
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds
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Curbing Obesity Epidemic Key to Health Care Reform: Experts
Health - September 11, 2009
Overweight is major contributing factor for chronic disease, U.S. health groups say
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Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Health - September 9, 2009
Women much more likely to develop PAD if they had constellation of other symptoms, researchers found
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Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Health - September 4, 2009
Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds
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Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows
Health - September 4, 2009
After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say
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Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes
Health - September 4, 2009
Lab results indicate that juice/bacteria combination could help people, too
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Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working
Health - September 4, 2009
Study suggests officials might need to rethink strategies
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Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
Health - September 3, 2009
Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows
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Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain
Health - September 3, 2009
Mice fed high-fat diets got fatter if fed during their normal 'sleep time'
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Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
Health - September 2, 2009
Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find
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Health Buzz: iPhone Outbreak App and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - September 2, 2009
10 ways to conquer emotional eating; identifying normal and abnormal sexual behavior in kids
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Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'
Health - September 2, 2009
Moms operated on before pregnancy had thinner children, study found
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Need To Lose Weight? 10 Ways to Conquer Emotional Eating
By
January W. Payne
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Health - September 1, 2009
The author of a new book about avoiding emotional eating shares 10 tips.
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Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk
Health - September 1, 2009
White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds
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