November 21, 2016 A tougher workout than a StairMaster: The stepmill For anyone who has ever used a StairMaster at the gym, the time has come to really sweat—on a stepmill.
November 18, 2016 Reliance on food pantries can make healthy eating difficult People who rely on food pantries for their meals may not receive enough dairy, fruits or vegetables to get all the nutrients they need for a healthy diet, two recent studies suggest.
November 17, 2016 New weight-loss balloon is nearly twice as effective as diet and exercise If you're struggling to lose a serious amount of weight, imagine you had a weight loss option that helped more than diet and exercise, but wasn't as invasive as gastric surgery.
November 16, 2016 Poverty, instability linked to poor control of pregnancy diabetes Pregnant women with pregnancy-related diabetes are less likely to achieve blood sugar control if they rely on food stamps or have a generally chaotic lifestyle, according to a U.S. study.
November 16, 2016 Diet sodas might not raise diabetes risk Drinking colas and other sugary drinks is tied to an increased risk of so-called pre-diabetes, a precursor to full-blown disease, but diet soda is not, a recent study suggests.
November 16, 2016 Obese Mexican man removed from home A Mexican man who weighs about 1,100 pounds (500 kilos) and hadn't left his bed in six years has been removed by medical personnel for treatment.
November 15, 2016 Move over, sweet tooth: Introducing the salt tooth You've heard of a sweet tooth, but what about a salt tooth? Some people carry a gene that may give them more of a taste for salt, a new study finds
November 15, 2016 5 ways to replace grains with vegetables Research shows that restricting carbohydrates is generally a successful way to achieve weight loss.
November 11, 2016 Insomnia, sleep apnea tied to risk of second stroke People with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia or restless leg syndrome may have a poorer recovery after a stroke and higher risk of a second stroke, according to a review of existing research.
November 9, 2016 San Francisco passes soda tax, other cities on track to approve Voters in San Francisco, California passed a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages on Tuesday, unofficial results showed, as the push by local governments to target soda to stem obesity and diabetes gathered speed.