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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 29, 2016

Too much light at night, too little in the morning tied to obesity risk

Older people exposed to high lighting in the evening, and low light in the morning are more likely to gain weight, and the opposite light exposures may encourage weight loss, Japanese researchers say.

HEART HEALTH July 28, 2016

Exercise lowers heart disease risk, even for younger women

For women under age 50, spending two and half hours of leisure time each week being active could cut heart disease risk by 25%, according to a U.S. study.

Stroke July 27, 2016

Blood clot deaths tied to hours of daily TV time

People who watch television for five or more hours a day have more than twice the risk of those who watch half as much TV to die of a blood clot in the lung, a large Japanese study suggests.

Obesity July 21, 2016

Government heavily subsidizes junk food, report suggests

To help Americans avoid obesity, the federal Choose My Plate program recommends filling half of one’s plate with fruit and vegetables.

Weight Loss July 20, 2016

Cutting calories can lower inflammation

We often hear that certain foods or vitamins can lower inflammation in the body, but a new study suggests that there's a simple thing we can do to cut inflammation: Eat less

Obesity July 20, 2016

Obese teens may have less pain, more mobility after bariatric surgery

Weight-loss surgery might offer extremely obese teens some relief from debilitating pain and make it easier for them to walk, a U.S. study suggests.

DIABETES July 18, 2016

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.

Nutrition July 14, 2016

Souring on artificial sweeteners: Substances may boost appetite

Artificial sweeteners have gone from diet darlings — touted for allowing people to get a hit of sweetness without the calories of sugar — to a more maligned ingredient, as evidence mounts suggesting a complicated net effect on calorie consumption

Obesity July 14, 2016

Digest this: Heavy people may die up to 3 years early

Being too heavy may cost you your life — literally.

Obesity July 14, 2016

Health problems have worsened for obese in US

Obese adults in the U.S. have worse heart health and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes today than in the late 1980s, a new study suggests.

Obesity July 13, 2016

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests.