Health News Archives

Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
Study found adults ate worse than children did in 'food-insecure' households

Weight-Loss Surgeries Extend Lives
Studies support expanded use of gastric bypass, banding, experts say

Draw Up a Holiday Dining Plan
Make a resolution to control what you eat -- and the new year won't seem so, well, weighty

For Some Kids, Milk Can be Too Much of a Good Thing
Drinking more than recommended amounts tied to weight gain, study suggests

Sleep Loss May Cause Weight Gain
Lack of slumber alters hunger hormone levels, boosts appetite, study finds

Weight Management 101
College freshmen can pack on unwanted pounds, the so-called 'freshman 15'

Study: Artificial Sweeteners Lead to Overeating
Industry isn't sweet on rat research, though

A Pain-Free Jerry Lewis Returns to Laughland
The comic, shown here at the height of his illnesses, will take over Vegas this summer

Too Much Weight Tugs at Kids’ Hearts
Overweight children show symptoms for coronary disease, diabetes

A New Take on Weight-Loss Resolutions
Experts suggest mixing fresh strategies with tried-and-true tactics