Weight Loss Center
Belly Fat May Make Migraines More Likely
Age and gender also affect chances of having debilitating headaches
date :: 02/12/2009
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Anorexia
Things that may help trigger the disorder
date :: 01/30/2009
Health Tip: Is Your Child Getting Too Much Sugar?
Suggestions to help your youngster cut down
date :: 01/29/2009
Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains
Memory, thinking improved for those who ate less, study found
date :: 01/26/2009
Health Tip: Nutrition for Athletic Performance
If you're training for a big event, be sure to eat and drink right
date :: 01/20/2009
America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes
Yet simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference
date :: 12/30/2008
Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart
Large study finds increased risk of heart failure
date :: 12/22/2008
FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products
Agency says more than 2 dozen contain dangerous ingredients not listed on label
date :: 12/22/2008
Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption
The increase, while modest, was significant, study finds
date :: 12/19/2008
Study Finds Molecular Link Between Obesity, Hypertension
Signaling through the melanocortin-4 receptor controls blood pressure, study shows
date :: 12/17/2008
Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity
Findings add to knowledge about appetite regulation among people
date :: 12/15/2008
Experimental Weight-Loss Pill Passes Early Test
People lost significant weight; no side effects on heart seen, study says
date :: 12/12/2008
Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes
And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says
date :: 12/11/2008
Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive
Finding might yield new insights into eating disorders, experts say
date :: 12/10/2008
Money May Lure People to Lose Weight
But study found some pounds return after incentives end
date :: 12/09/2008
Portion Distortion
In the fight against obesity, Americans need to re-learn proper serving sizes for meals
date :: 12/07/2008
Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier
Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say
date :: 12/07/2008
Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines
150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week
date :: 12/04/2008
Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat
Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79
date :: 12/03/2008
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows
date :: 11/09/2008
Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain
In study, people put lost pounds back on regardless of the amount of fat they ate
date :: 11/07/2008
Hormone Lowers Glucose Levels in Mice
Injections of apelin appear to be similar to insulin, study says
date :: 11/04/2008
Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
Finding the right weight-loss program is essential
date :: 11/03/2008
Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child
It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds
date :: 10/31/2008
Scientists Develop New Strategy to Fight Obesity
Findings could produce treatments to reduce cravings, expand calorie burn
date :: 10/31/2008
Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say
date :: 10/30/2008
Other Health Problems Can Delay MS Diagnosis
Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says
date :: 10/29/2008
Health Tip: Lose Weight, and Keep it Off
Stick with your diet
date :: 10/28/2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find
date :: 10/27/2008
The Ups and Downs of 'Yo-Yo' Dieting
Some experts say the risks of losing and regaining weight may be overstated
date :: 10/24/2008
New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs
Tesofensine could replace gastric bypass surgery for some patients, researchers say
date :: 10/22/2008
High-Risk Kids, Diabetics Need Regular Blood Pressure Checks
Experts offer guidance during hypertension meeting
date :: 10/17/2008
Overeating? Blame Your Genes
Certain DNA may cause people to eat more to get the same pleasure from food
date :: 10/16/2008
Health Tip: Feeling Hungry?
Things that may cause increased appetite
date :: 10/13/2008
Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%
Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these patients, researcher says
date :: 10/10/2008
Health Tip: Weight-Lifting Safety
Reduce your risk of injury
date :: 10/08/2008
Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards Off Hunger
Study with lab animals might one day lead to new weight control approach in people
date :: 10/07/2008
Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
date :: 10/05/2008
