October 24, 2015 Scientists find how obesity gene works, a clue to treatment Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.
October 24, 2015 To learn about obesity, researchers turn to grizzly bears On a recent visit to a laboratory where he researches obesity, Kevin Corbit walked over to one of the patients he is studying to say hello. Then he clasped a claw.
October 24, 2015 Weight-loss surgery may help curb urinary incontinence Weight-loss surgery may help reduce urinary incontinence in extremely obese people, a study suggests.
October 24, 2015 Smoking vs. weight gain: Which is worse for you? What’s stopping you from ditching cigarettes for good? It might be your worry about weight gain, suggests a new study from Penn State University researchers.
October 24, 2015 California residents support soda tax to fight obesity, health study shows Fighting obesity by taxing sugary drinks and restricting junk food advertisements aimed at children has support from a wide majority of residents surveyed in a Southern California public health study released on Thursday.
October 24, 2015 Organic milk contains better ratio of healthy fats, study reveals Next time you’re buying milk, you may want to reach for an organic brand.
October 24, 2015 Can you be obese and 'healthy'? Study says no The idea that people can be obese and still be "healthy" is called into question by a new study, that finds that, at least over the long term, obesity itself may confer a small increased risk of death.
October 24, 2015 Weight loss surgery helps manage diabetes without medication Bariatric weight loss surgery on obese patients with type 2 diabetes helped many to get their blood sugar to healthy levels and to no longer require any diabetes medicines, including insulin, three years after the procedure, according to data presented at a major medical meeting on Monday.
October 24, 2015 Poll says majority of Americans support menu labeling More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more.
October 24, 2015 5 tips for dieters when dining out These simple tips prove that dining out doesn’t have to put a dent in your diet.