Heavy Kids Fare Worse in One Way After Surgery
2017-01-13
Wound infections more common for overweight or obese patients, study saysContinue Reading
Rural Americans at Higher Risk of 5 Preventable Causes of Death: CDC
2017-01-12
More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons whyContinue Reading
Despite Pledges, No Improvement in Chain Restaurant Kids’ Menus: Study
2017-01-11
A 2011 initiative to lower calories, sugar and salt hasn’t yielded results, researchers sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefit to Very Obese Teens
2017-01-06
Studies show most maintained significant weight loss over 5 years, but complications emerged for someContinue Reading
Weight Loss May Ease Psoriasis Symptoms, Study Finds
2017-01-04
Quality-of-life boost seen in obese patients who lost significant amountsContinue Reading
Resolve to Reduce Your Cancer Risk This Year
2017-01-03
Healthy habits are key to preventing the disease, cancer experts sayContinue Reading
Resolve to Reduce Your Cancer Risk This Year
2017-01-03
Healthy habits are key to preventing the disease, cancer experts sayContinue Reading
Study Ties Alcohol Abuse to Increased Heart Risks
2017-01-02
Association similar to that from high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diabetes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Making New Year’s Resolutions That Last
2016-12-30
Think small, manageable goals — not sweeping lifestyle changes, psychologists adviseContinue Reading
Gastro Issues May Be Downside to Weight-Loss Surgery
2016-12-29
Stomach problems, food intolerance plagued many patients even 2 years after procedure, study foundContinue Reading