January 25, 2017 Why do men gain weight in their bellies? Why is it that when men gain weight, they tend to develop potbellies?
January 23, 2017 UK scientists give cancer risk warning on overdone chips, toast Potatoes and bread cooked at high temperatures for a long time could increase the risk of cancer in people who eat them regularly, British government scientists said on Monday.
January 20, 2017 As more Latin Americans eat processed food, obesity rates surge Latin America, once plagued by malnutrition, now faces a different type of public health crisis as processed food increasingly replaces traditionally prepared dishes, leading to a surge in obesity rates, a United Nations report showed on Thursday.
January 13, 2017 Gastric bypass may offer teens lasting weight loss Extremely obese teens who get surgery to help shed excess pounds may achieve long-term weight loss, but some may also face additional operations and vitamin deficiency, two new studies suggest.
January 9, 2017 Want to avoid munching on unhealthy foods? Serve yourself For anyone trying to eat better: New research shows the simple act of having to serve yourself can curb unhealthy indulgence.
January 5, 2017 Workout not working? Here's how to know if you need to switch it up On the whole, working out is good for people.
January 4, 2017 US News ranks best diet plans for 2017 An estimated tens of millions of Americans will hit the gym and purge their pantries this month in hopes of slashing pounds and improving their health for the new year.
January 4, 2017 Parents' weight may affect child's mental development Paternal and maternal weight may affect a child’s development, according to a study released this week by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
December 28, 2016 Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues A common weight loss surgery is associated with long-term gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance, a recent study suggests.
December 27, 2016 Georgia couple drops 400 pounds combined A Georgia couple who used to struggle to get out of bed have worked to lose a combined 400 pounds, and said 2017 may be their best year yet as their lifestyle changes have given them more energy than they’ve had in years.