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October 26, 2015

Increasing skirt size linked to breast cancer risk

Women who gain weight around the waist and whose skirt sizes therefore increase between their 20s and 60s may be at higher risk of breast cancer after menopause, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.

October 26, 2015

Healthy eats at the airport

Getting to and through an airport can leave you plenty hungry. 

October 26, 2015

Obese children may have a harder time tasting fats than leaner kids

Obese children may have taste buds that are less able to detect fats than those of leaner kids, a factor that could contribute to excessive eating, a small study suggests.

October 26, 2015

Sugary drinks linked to increased endometrial cancer risk

Sugar-sweetened beverages have long been associated with a number of health risks – including obesity, diabetes and heart disease.  And now, a new study reveals that sugary drinks may also be associated with a significantly increased risk of a common type of endometrial cancer.

October 26, 2015

Orangutans Shed Light on Obesity in People

Overeating is all too common in humans, but rarely seen in nonhuman primates, and studying it may offer some clues about obesity and eating disorders in people, U.S. researchers said   

October 26, 2015

American couples weigh a lot more today than in the 1960s

Picture the average American couple in the 1960s.

October 26, 2015

How to reduce inflammation in your diet and increase your fertility

While the common hormonal disorder polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can inhibit pregnancy, one of the most underestimated obstacles in fertility is inflammation— specifically the type that results from diet.

October 26, 2015

5 ways your commute is hurting your health

The average American commute to work lasts 25 minutes, according to U.S. Census data, but many workers travel far above and beyond that number.

October 26, 2015

To eat less, consider smaller plates and packages

Adults consume more food when it comes in bigger packages or is served on larger plates, a review of past research has found.

October 26, 2015

Almost 50 percent of people hospitalized for the flu are obese

Nearly half of all adults nationwide who have been hospitalized for flu this season are obese.