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November 7, 2016

Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals

Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families who leave the TV off, according to a recent U.S. study.

November 4, 2016

Safe patient handling linked to fewer worker injuries

Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among healthcare workers, a small study suggests.

November 4, 2016

Weight loss surgery may reduce risk of developing gout

Obese people who have weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass are much less likely than those who don't have surgery to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a Swedish study.

November 3, 2016

Night owl teens may struggle to control their emotions

Teens who want to stay up late and sleep in or who feel drowsy during the day may have a harder time with behavior and reasoning than their peers who simply fail to get enough rest at night, a U.S. study suggests.

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.

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.

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?

October 25, 2016

UN expert: Junk food is a human rights concern

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

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.

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.