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Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds 11-25-2009
Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer 11-23-2009
Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating 11-22-2009
Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders 11-20-2009
Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes 11-19-2009
Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble 11-19-2009
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health 11-17-2009
Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders 11-13-2009
Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction 11-12-2009
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier 11-11-2009
Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat 11-11-2009
Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women 11-10-2009
Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure 11-09-2009
To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best 11-09-2009
Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly 11-05-2009
Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness 11-04-2009
Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss 11-03-2009
Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors 10-30-2009
Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study 10-28-2009
Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids 10-27-2009
Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later 10-26-2009
Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks 10-26-2009
Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk 10-26-2009
Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients 10-23-2009
Heavy Patients Get Little Respect From Doctors 10-23-2009
For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave 10-21-2009
Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery 10-21-2009
Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women 10-16-2009
Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines 10-16-2009
Smog Tougher on the Obese 10-15-2009
Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line 10-11-2009
Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise 10-09-2009
Nutrition Still Not 'A' Grade in U.S. Schools: Studies 10-07-2009
Troubled Minds Can Mean Wider Waistlines 10-07-2009
Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor 10-06-2009
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk 10-02-2009
Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems 10-01-2009
Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work 09-30-2009
No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin 09-29-2009
Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future 09-29-2009
When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve 09-28-2009
Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease 09-23-2009
Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns 09-23-2009
With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up 09-23-2009
Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue 09-22-2009
Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression 09-18-2009
Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: Study 09-17-2009
Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock 09-17-2009
Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives 09-17-2009
'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support 09-16-2009
Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood 09-15-2009
Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease 09-14-2009
Curbing Obesity Epidemic Key to Health Care Reform: Experts 09-11-2009
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease 09-09-2009
Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 09-04-2009
Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes 09-04-2009
Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working 09-04-2009
Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows 09-04-2009
Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain 09-03-2009
Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice 09-03-2009
Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease 09-03-2009
Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle' 09-02-2009
Key Protein May Link Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Woes 09-01-2009
JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought 08-31-2009
Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits 08-27-2009
As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink 08-25-2009
FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage 08-25-2009
Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones as Adults 08-25-2009
Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake 08-24-2009
Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk 08-24-2009
Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire 08-14-2009
How Weight Loss Helps the Heart 08-11-2009
More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life 08-10-2009
Cholesterol Screening Shouldn't Rely on Kids' Weight 08-07-2009
Slide Into Debt Could Bring Wider Waistline 08-07-2009
Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk 08-04-2009
Low Birth Weight Might Raise Adult Kidney Disease Risk 08-03-2009
More Kids Becoming Severely Obese 07-31-2009
Infants Cared for in Another Home Become Heavier Toddlers 07-30-2009
Scientists Find Way to Make 'Good' Brown Fat 07-29-2009
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought 07-29-2009
More Can Be Done to Slow Obesity's Toll on Health: Experts 07-28-2009
Almost 10 Percent of U.S. Medical Costs Tied to Obesity 07-27-2009
Unhooking the Obesity-Diabetes Connection 07-26-2009
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight 07-24-2009
1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Is Obese 07-23-2009
Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns 07-22-2009
Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle 07-21-2009
Weight-Loss Enzyme Identified 07-21-2009
Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop 'Love Handles' 07-21-2009
Modern Athletes Keep Getting Taller, Bigger 07-17-2009
Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery 07-17-2009
Blacks Have Highest Obesity Rates in U.S. 07-16-2009
Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat 07-16-2009
Number of Underweight Kids in U.S. Continues to Fall 07-15-2009
Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis 07-14-2009
Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off 07-14-2009
Lighter Meals May Bring Longer Life 07-09-2009
Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk 07-07-2009
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight 07-02-2009
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S. 07-01-2009
Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays 06-30-2009
Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size 06-25-2009
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries 06-25-2009
Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment 06-24-2009
A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years 06-23-2009
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women 06-23-2009
Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones 06-22-2009
Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk 06-22-2009
Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds 06-22-2009
Does Location Affect Kids' Weight? 06-19-2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome 06-18-2009
Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese 06-15-2009
Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients 06-11-2009
Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures? 06-11-2009
Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog 06-11-2009
Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea 06-10-2009
Health Care 'Gap' Continues for Minority, Poor Americans 06-09-2009
Know Your Odds for Heart Failure 06-08-2009
Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity 06-08-2009
Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter 06-08-2009
Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds 06-04-2009
Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients 06-03-2009
Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise 06-03-2009
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep 06-03-2009
Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say 06-03-2009
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms 06-02-2009
Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health 06-02-2009
Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified 06-02-2009
Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success 06-01-2009
Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy 05-28-2009
Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth 05-26-2009
Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common 05-22-2009
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids 05-19-2009
Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk 05-19-2009
Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age 05-18-2009
Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease 05-18-2009
Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries 05-18-2009
Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards 05-14-2009
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes 05-13-2009
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat 05-12-2009
Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer 05-12-2009
Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off 05-11-2009
Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea 05-08-2009
Obesity May Raise Kids' Allergy Risk 05-08-2009
Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner 05-06-2009
Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries 05-02-2009
Obesity Surgery Complications on the Decline 04-29-2009
Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings 04-29-2009
Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk 04-28-2009
Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths 04-28-2009
A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat 04-23-2009
Bariatric Surgery Centers Don't Deliver Better Outcomes 04-21-2009
Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks 04-19-2009
Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility 04-09-2009
A Fat That May Keep You Thin 04-08-2009
Larger Men at Greater Risk for Atrial Fibrillation 04-08-2009
Obesity Linked to Heart Failure Risk 04-07-2009
Kids Who Lack Self-Control May Be Prone to Weight Gain 04-06-2009
More U.S. Kids Taking Diabetes, Blood Pressure Drugs 04-06-2009
Pot Belly Boosts Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome 04-06-2009
Obesity Boosts Gum Disease Risk 04-04-2009
TV Time May Not Be Benign 04-03-2009
Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss 04-02-2009
Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss 04-01-2009
The Dark Side of Vegetarianism 04-01-2009
Rapid Infant Weight Gain Linked to Childhood Obesity 03-30-2009
School PE Programs Don't Lower Child Obesity 03-30-2009
Urine Test May ID Unhealthy Diets 03-26-2009
Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors 03-25-2009
Many Americans Fear Being Diagnosed With Diabetes 03-24-2009
High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans 03-23-2009
FDA Expands Weight-Loss Products Safety Alert 03-20-2009
Most New EMS Recruits Overweight or Obese 03-20-2009
Internal Clock and Metabolism May Be Linked 03-19-2009
High Rate of Early Heart Failure Seen in Blacks 03-18-2009
Obesity Tied to Poor Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes 03-18-2009
Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life 03-17-2009
Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis 03-13-2009
Aging Baby Boomers May Swamp Cardiac Care 03-12-2009
Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More 03-12-2009
Neck Fat a Measure of Heart Risk 03-11-2009
Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk 03-11-2009
Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk 03-11-2009
Church-Based Weight Plan Peels Off Pounds for Blacks 03-10-2009
Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease May Speed Dementia 03-10-2009
Bias Against Obesity Is Found Among Future Dietitians 03-05-2009
Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women 03-05-2009
'Fasting Signal' Offers Clues to Insulin Resistance in the Obese 03-03-2009
Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand 03-03-2009
Night Shift Work Hard on the Heart 03-02-2009
Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend 03-01-2009
Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking 02-25-2009
Want to Lose Weight? Just Eat Less, Diet Study Suggests 02-25-2009
Mice Study Shows How 'Fat Gene' Works 02-22-2009
Bill Clinton, Health Groups to Tackle Childhood Obesity 02-19-2009
Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans 02-19-2009
Cancer Death Rates Decline Among Blacks, But Disparities Linger 02-18-2009
Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients 02-16-2009
Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women 02-13-2009
Belly Fat May Make Migraines More Likely 02-12-2009
Chronic Low Back Pain Is on the Rise 02-10-2009
Obese Moms More Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects 02-10-2009
Disease Diagnosis Can Spur Change in Lifestyle 02-09-2009
For Preschoolers, Even 'Play' Tends to Be Sedentary 02-06-2009
Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery 02-04-2009
Inflammation May Play Role in Sleep Duration 02-02-2009
Adult Fast-Food Diets Tied to Too Much TV as Teen 01-30-2009
Health Tip: Is Your Child Getting Too Much Sugar? 01-29-2009
Diabetes Keeps Rising Among U.S. Adults 01-28-2009
Weight Loss Helps Incontinence 01-28-2009
Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains 01-26-2009
Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep 01-23-2009
Heavy Smoking as Teenager Might Add Pounds Later 01-22-2009
Why Saying No to Foods May Be Harder for Women 01-20-2009
Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome 01-13-2009
Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages 01-09-2009
Parents Not Best Barometer of Kid's Eating, Exercise Habits 01-09-2009
Doctors Urged to Screen Diabetics for Sleep Apnea 01-08-2009
It Pays to Eat Less as You Age 01-06-2009
Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat 01-06-2009
Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer 01-05-2009
America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes 12-30-2008
High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer 12-30-2008
Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens 12-29-2008
Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart 12-22-2008
FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products 12-22-2008
For the Obese, Holiday Tables Serve Platefuls of Doubt 12-20-2008
Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption 12-19-2008
Quitting Smoking Tougher on Women 12-19-2008
Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems 12-18-2008
Study Finds Molecular Link Between Obesity, Hypertension 12-17-2008
Snorers Burn More Calories During the Day 12-16-2008
Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% 12-15-2008
Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity 12-15-2008
Obesity-Related Hormone Tied to Psoriasis 12-15-2008
Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate 12-14-2008
Experimental Weight-Loss Pill Passes Early Test 12-12-2008
Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes 12-11-2008
Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food 12-10-2008
Obese Kids More Prone to Limb Injuries in Car Crashes 12-10-2008
Obesity is a Family Affair 12-10-2008
Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive 12-10-2008
Money May Lure People to Lose Weight 12-09-2008
Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier 12-07-2008
Portion Distortion 12-07-2008
Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men 12-05-2008
Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines 12-04-2008
Intestinal 'Sleeve' Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass 12-04-2008
Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat 12-03-2008
Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids 12-03-2008
TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report 12-02-2008
School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect 11-27-2008
Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity 11-26-2008
Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist 11-26-2008
Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance 11-26-2008
Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works 11-26-2008
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