Many American school children overweight
Many American school children overweight An alarming 40% of students from kindergarten through high school were overweight or at risk of becoming too heavy…
Many parents clueless about children's weight
Many parents clueless about children's weight As many as half of all children in middle school may be overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, according…
Junk food makes up one-third of American diet
Junk food makes up one-third of American diet Junk foods such as soft drinks and potato chips make up nearly one-third of calories in the American diet,…
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk
Weight gain in pregnancy might increase obesity risk Women who gain more than 35 pounds during pregnancy have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese,…
Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy
Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy…
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies Americans should cut harmful fats, get more exercise and watch their weight, under a new set of…
Dieter sues Atkins Nutritionals for clogged arteries
Dieter sues Atkins Nutritionals for clogged arteries A man who blames his heart disease on the Atkins diet said that he is suing the privately held Atkins…
Unhealthy diet linked to abdominal pain in kids
Unhealthy diet linked to abdominal pain in kids Children who eat a lot of fast food are more likely than others to experience recurrent abdominal pain severe…
Soft drinks may raise cancer risk
Soft drinks may raise cancer risk Carbonated drinks may raise the risk of esophageal cancer, a usually fatal disease, researchers from Massachusetts General…
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats A carbohydrate-restricted diet may be more effective than one emphasizing reduced fat intake in modestly improving…