Health News Archives

Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
But weight loss can ease the pain, study shows

Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
Gradual weight loss over 6 months showed no apparent harm, study finds

’Healthy Fat’ Chemical Aids Body’s Metabolism
Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Researchers Suppress ’Hunger Hormone’
Minimally invasive procedure in pigs produced effect similar to bariatric surgery

Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
They view intimidation as even greater problem than obesity itself, study says

Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds

Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45

Brain ’Master Switch’ May Control Appetite, Fertility
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate

Fat Cells in Obese People Are ’Sick’
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say