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Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Race, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon

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Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
Sun Nov 22, 2009, 09:00
Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Dieting To Maintain Weight, Dieting To Lower Fat Intake, Dieting To Lose Weight, Behavior

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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Eating / Appetite Disorders, Bulimia, Behavior, Anorexia

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Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 14:00
Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Research & Development, Obesity, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Fat, Dietary, Fat, Body

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To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Fat, Dietary, Dieting To Lower Fat Intake, Dieting To Lose Weight

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Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 12:00
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Fitness Equipment, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Home, Environment, Dieting To Lose Weight

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Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Overweight / Underweight, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Football, Blood Glucose Monitors

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Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 16:00
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Diabetes: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc

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Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 09:00
Small increases in cost for sugary drinks haven't slowed obesity epidemic, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Obesity, Government, Food & Nutrition: Misc

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Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 19:00
Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Pregnancy, Obesity, Infertility

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Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line
Sun Oct 11, 2009, 09:00
Health experts say much can be done to keep weight in check.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Gain, Pregnancy, Parenting, Overweight Kids, Overweight / Underweight, Kids: Misc, Infant / Child Care, Food & Nutrition: Misc

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Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 14:00
Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Overweight Kids, Obesity, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments

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Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
Thu Oct 01, 2009, 17:00
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Pregnancy, Obesity, Motherhood, Infant / Child Care, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Childbirth, Birth Defects: Misc, Birth

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Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 06:00
Extra weight cuts chances for long, healthy life by nearly 80%, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Weight: Misc, Obesity, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Dieting To Lose Weight

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When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
Mon Sep 28, 2009, 16:00
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems: Misc, Sleep Problems: Apnea, Overweight / Underweight

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With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up
Wed Sep 23, 2009, 17:00
Popular blended beverages may be 'weighing you down,' health official says.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Gain, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Caffeine / Coffee / Tea

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Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression
Fri Sep 18, 2009, 17:00
Obese patients can also benefit from weight-loss surgery, review finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Obesity, Kidney Problems: Misc

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Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Tue Sep 15, 2009, 14:00
Treating emotional problems early could improve long-term health, researchers say.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Gain, Overweight Kids, Kids: Misc, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Anxiety

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Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
Thu Sep 03, 2009, 12:00
Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Research & Development, Obesity, Genetics, Gene Therapy

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Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 09:00
Moms operated on before pregnancy had thinner children, study found.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Pregnancy, Obesity, Kids: Misc, Child Development