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Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report08-19-2008

At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits08-16-2008

Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says

Breakfast Eggs Keep Folks on Diet08-12-2008

2 in the morning helped adults lose 65% more weight, study finds

Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study08-12-2008

And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back

Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly08-08-2008

Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol08-08-2008

Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds

Blood Sugar Test May Also Aid Diabetes Detection08-07-2008

HbA1c analysis doesn't require fasting, could ID millions who don't know they have disease

Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids08-04-2008

Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes

Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab08-01-2008

Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says

Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy07-29-2008

Long-term omega-3 consumption appears to combat some traditional risk factors, study finds

Diet Key to Diabetes Risk07-28-2008

Fruits, vegetables, exercise reduce chances of blood sugar disease, studies find

Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's07-27-2008

Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life

Some Sweeteners Inhibit Enzyme Tied to Type 2 Diabetes07-25-2008

Antioxidants in date sugar, dark brown sugars help control blood pressure, heart disease

Weekends Tough on the Diet07-25-2008

Saturday can be toughest for those trying to drop pounds, study finds

Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes07-23-2008

Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs

Diet Plans Produce Similar Results07-16-2008

Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones

Eating Less May Slow Aging Process07-14-2008

Cutting just 300 calories a day slows metabolism, tissue failure, study says

Don't Take a Vacation From Healthy Eating07-13-2008

Expert says sticking to routine will keep those extra pounds off while school's out

Keep a Food Diary, Lose Twice as Much Weight07-08-2008

Logging intake makes you think about what you eat, study finds

Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age07-03-2008

Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds

New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds07-02-2008

Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease

Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby06-30-2008

Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate06-30-2008

Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise

Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky06-30-2008

Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows

Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?06-30-2008

Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages

Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory06-26-2008

Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better

Healthy Diet Lowers Death Risk for Women06-23-2008

Study found eating fruits, veggies, whole grains most protective against heart disease

Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss06-19-2008

It led to almost 40-pound reduction among sedentary, obese women, study found

Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes06-18-2008

Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found

Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss06-16-2008

Seasonings and sweeteners called 'tastants' help you feel full, study suggests

Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk06-13-2008

European program shows improvement in diet and other factors

DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer06-11-2008

'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says

No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts06-10-2008

Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes

Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging06-05-2008

Resveratrol mimics effects of caloric restriction to extend life spans in mice

Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat06-05-2008

Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism

Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity06-04-2008

How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart06-04-2008

Study finding contradicts conventional wisdom

Health Tip: Keep a Meal Schedule06-02-2008

Diabetics must stay on track

Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages06-02-2008

Consumption of such drinks now make up to 15% of their daily calories, study finds

Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart05-30-2008

Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health

Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation05-26-2008

Eating out is common while traveling, but it's important to make healthy choices

Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth05-26-2008

Healthier options for your cravings

Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight05-22-2008

Stick with your eating plan

Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years05-22-2008

Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say

Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer05-15-2008

Findings in mouse model hint of new treatment strategies for the disease

Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart05-15-2008

Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease05-12-2008

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics05-08-2008

Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say

Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty05-07-2008

Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers

Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids05-07-2008

Cannabinoid-blocking receptors thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study shows

Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus05-06-2008

Flavonoid called naringenin silences infection pathway, hints of new disease treatments

Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women04-25-2008

75% say they behave abnormally around food, survey finds

Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear04-25-2008

Review finds patients had less severe depression but no change in mania symptoms

Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements04-23-2008

Suggestions to make the medicine go down

Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity04-18-2008

Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks04-16-2008

Study found women with risk factors who took it early in menopause did not have diminished vessel function

'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding04-06-2008

Research shows weight gain during first year at college far less than thought

Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis04-01-2008

Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease

You May Be the Key to Cancer Prevention03-29-2008

Up to half of cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes, experts say

Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids03-18-2008

It works even after other therapies have failed, but many women unaware of this option, experts say

Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics03-16-2008

31 employers in 10 cities waive co-pays if diabetic is "coached" by pharmacist

Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline03-16-2008

Not enough slumber can contribute to weight gain, experts say

Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients03-14-2008

Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer

Health Tip: If Your Child is a Vegetarian03-12-2008

Make sure the child gets the right nutrients

Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss03-11-2008

Interactive Web sites may also help, at least for a while, study finds

Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease03-05-2008

Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by drinking, researcher says

Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks02-27-2008

Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers odds of organ failure

'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes02-27-2008

Restricting insulin doses to lose weight increases chances of complications, study finds

Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes02-27-2008

Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients02-26-2008

American Heart Association says high blood sugar condition linked to high mortality

Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk02-21-2008

Pair of studies examine effect of diet on stroke prevention, outcomes

Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids02-20-2008

British researchers suggest reductions could lower chances of heart disease, diabetes

One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many02-18-2008

Extra glass negates immediate benefits to circulation, Canadian study says

Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch02-12-2008

How to limit fat and calories

Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet02-11-2008

Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits

Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain02-11-2008

Saccharin tricked body, slowed down metabolism in rats

Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes02-07-2008

Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, risk did not increase, study claims

Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men01-31-2008

Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study finds

Caffeine Could Spell Trouble for Diabetics01-28-2008

Consuming equivalent of 4 cups a day led to spikes in blood sugar levels

Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds01-24-2008

The device helps them set, meet goals, study suggests

Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes Into Remission01-22-2008

It helps patients shed more pounds than dieting and exercise do, study shows

Illness Presents Diabetics With Special Challenges01-20-2008

Managing medications when sick can keep complications at arm's length, group advises

Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women01-15-2008

Study found those taking tablets had 47% higher risk of cardiovascular trouble

Too Much Sugar-Free Gum Linked to Severe Weight Loss01-10-2008

2 cases in Germany cite diarrhea due to the sweetener sorbitol

Drink a Little, Stay Active, Save Your Heart01-09-2008

The combination could add years to your life, Danish researchers find

New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Early Study01-08-2008

But adverse effects include gastrointestinal problems, anxiety

Small Lifestyle Changes Can Boost Longevity01-08-2008

Not smoking, exercising, moderate drinking, eating veggies could add 14 years, study says

Diabetes Group Backs Low-Carb Diets12-28-2007

Recommendations cite importance of restricted calorie intake for diabetics wanting to manage their weight

Food Pyramid for Older Adults Gets an Update12-26-2007

Added emphasis on physical activity joins USDA guidance on nutrition and healthy weight

High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk12-11-2007

U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk

Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer12-06-2007

Raw vegetables like broccoli also keep some malignancies at bay, research shows

Holidays Don't Have to Leave You Heavier12-02-2007

Smart choices, even chewing gum, can help keep extra pounds at bay, expert says

Lack of Sleep Tied to Weight Gain in New Moms11-28-2007

But a cause for the connection is still being sought

Health Tip: Eat Healthy When You Eat Out11-22-2007

Suggestions for practical eating when you're not at home

Diet Drug Rimonabant Tied to Depression, Anxiety11-15-2007

Experts caution against prescribing drug to patients who are already depressed

Fish, Fruits, Veggies May Cut Dementia Risk11-15-2007

Regular consumption of these foods lowered odds up to 60%, study found

A Full and Long Life, Despite Diabetes11-14-2007

It's all about attitude, say seniors first diagnosed in childhood

Nitrite, Nitrate-Rich Foods Boost Heart Attack Outcomes11-13-2007

Mouse study finds diet with components patients taught to avoid may offer protection

Summer Vacation Undermines School-Based Weight Loss11-08-2007

Eat-healthy programs work, but kids gain back pounds during holidays, study finds

Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks11-06-2007

Other research supports moderate drinking, fasting for cardio health

High-Fat Diet Can Disrupt Body's Clock11-06-2007

Like a midnight raid on the fridge for junk food -- sleep often suffers, study says

Obesity Leaves More Americans With Physical Limitations11-06-2007

But some extra weight may not lead to cardiovascular disease and cancer, research finds

Calorie-Starved Rats Live Longer: Study11-02-2007

But most humans couldn't maintain such a low-cal diet, scientists say

Diet, Lifestyle Changes Cut Some Infertility Risk11-02-2007

Food, exercise choices may lower risk by almost 80% for those with ovulatory disorders, study suggests

Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk11-02-2007

Women need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after pregnancy

Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health10-31-2007

Review of data finds no link to most common illnesses

Obesity Linked to Increased Cancer Risk10-31-2007

Report says exercise and diet can lower chances of malignancies

Exercise Helps Overweight Youngsters Learn10-26-2007

It boosts the mind and the body, study shows

Brain's 'Reward Chemical' May Help Spur Obesity10-25-2007

Fewer dopamine receptors on cells could prompt overeating, study suggests

Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk: Study10-22-2007

Higher estrogen levels believed to contribute to disease

Whole Grains Do a Heart Good10-22-2007

Cereal cuts cardiovascular risk, as do fruits, veggies, research shows

Chocolate Lovers May Be Hard-Wired That Way10-12-2007

Study finds their metabolism reacts differently to the sweet treat

Maintenance Treatment Helps Kids Keep Weight Off10-09-2007

Effect does wane over time, study finds

Inflammatory Substance May Boost Eye Trouble10-08-2007

C-reactive protein raises odds of age-related macular degeneration, experts say

Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans10-05-2007

Ornish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say

Low Doses of Red Wine Chemical May Fight Diabetes10-02-2007

Resveratrol has already been shown to offer heart benefits

Weight Loss Can Control Hypertension09-28-2007

A 6-month diet restored normal blood pressure, study finds

High HDL Levels Protect Heart Health09-26-2007

Reduced risk of cardiovascular trouble even when LDL levels were low, study finds

Health Tip: Finding Fiber in Your Diet09-25-2007

Foods that are fiber-rich

Junk Food, TV Driving Kids to Obesity09-25-2007

Studies find it's tougher than ever for youngsters to stay healthy

Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes09-25-2007

High-risk kids who ate more fatty acids were less likely to develop diabetes, study says

Scientists Serve Up Better Fish Batter09-24-2007

They say they've lowered the fat, kept the crispiness

Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems09-24-2007

Healthy blood pressure and weight can help avoid heart failure; rehab can aid recovery

Diet Change Can Curb Fatty Liver Disease09-21-2007

Switching to low-glycemic carbs prevents the lethal illness, study finds

Support System Leads to Better Diet, Nutrition09-20-2007

Women who got phone counseling ate more veggies and fiber, less fat, study found

Family Dinners Shape Healthier Eating Habits09-12-2007

Routine helps teens make better food choices as adults, study finds

Weight Gain May Spell Trouble for Heart Failure Patients09-11-2007

It typically precedes their hospitalization, study finds

Experts Sort Out Good Fats From Bad09-10-2007

New guide helps consumers make healthier food choices

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