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HEART HEALTH November 2, 2016

Women may get misleading results from treadmill stress tests

Traditional treadmill tests used to estimate heart disease risk might not provide accurate results for women, a recent study suggests.

HEART HEALTH November 2, 2016

Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease

Adults who bike regularly, whether for fun or for transportation, may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who don't spend much time cycling, two recent studies suggest.

Obesity November 1, 2016

Industry-funded studies don't find sweet drinks linked to obesity, diabetes

Do sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and fruit drinks cause obesity and diabetes?

Nutrition October 25, 2016

UN expert: Junk food is a human rights concern

A U.N. expert says junk food is a human rights concern.

Obesity October 25, 2016

E-cigarettes could be used to help combat obesity in smokers trying to quit: study

Researchers in Britain and New Zealand have found a potential new use for electronic cigarettes in smokers who want to give up - controlling appetite and limiting the weight gain that often comes with quitting.

Obesity October 24, 2016

1,000-pound woman trying to get help for weight problem

A 36-year-old woman in northern Egypt hasn’t left her home in 25 years due to her size— she weighs 1,102 pounds.

Obesity October 20, 2016

Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later

The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the "normal" range, a new study suggests.

HEART HEALTH October 20, 2016

Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults

For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.

Obesity October 20, 2016

Being overweight ages your brain by 10 years

Extra fat may make your brain shrivel: People who are overweight show more age-related decline in their brains than lean people do, a new study published in Neurobiology of Aging suggests.

Pregnancy October 19, 2016

Why women should wait to get pregnant after weight loss surgery

Babies born less than two years after their mothers have weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of serious complications than infants delivered after more time has passed, a U.S. study suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 17, 2016

Sleep apnea may up risk of type 2 diabetes

Obstructive sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows.