Health News Archives

Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years
Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say

Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later

School Environment Can Curb Kids’ Weight Gain
Philadelphia-based nutrition program reduced overweight by 50%, study concludes

Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels
Even more than income, where people live determines who goes out to play, study finds

Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity
Kids in program ate less junk food, more fruits and vegetables

Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity
Findings may explain why breast-fed infants less likely to be overweight later

School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls’ Weight Gain
Those who self-reported low esteem most likely to add pounds over 2-year span, study finds

Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery
Study says breathing-related problems more likely in the overweight

Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

Obesity Rate in U.S. Still Climbing
New findings show no state posted a decline in adult rates last year