Obese young adults more likely to have gum disease
Obese young adults more likely to have gum disease A new study adds yet another item to the long list of health problems associated with obesity; gum…
FDA supports more food labeling on fats
FDA supports more food labeling on fats U.S. FDA plans to expand food labeling to include such details as trans fats in an effort to counter obesity, the…
Iron-rich diet may raise risk of Parkinson's
Iron-rich diet may raise risk of Parkinson's High levels of dietary iron and manganese may raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. …
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors often look to herbal remedies that contain plan estrogens to ease…
Friendly bacteria may prevent allergies in toddlers
Friendly bacteria may prevent allergies in toddlers Giving soon-to-be mothers and newborns doses of "friendly" bacteria may help prevent childhood…
Genes key to understanding obesity
Genes key to understanding obesity Changes in diet and a sedentary lifestyle have fueled an obesity epidemic, but genetics also play a role and could explain…
Obesity epidemic expected to get worse
Obesity epidemic expected to get worse Obesity has spiraled into a worldwide epidemic affecting 250 million adults but experts believe the worst is still to…
Atkins diet no better than low fat, higher carb diet
Atkins diet no better than low fat, higher carb diet Shunning starchy foods, fruits and dairy in favor of meat and fat helps obese people shed some weight…
Sitting down for meals may aid weight loss
Sitting down for meals may aid weight loss A new study finds that eating while lying down might leave you hungry for more. Ultrasound stomach scans and…
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps Beta-carotene supplements appear to promote the recurrence of potentially pre-cancerous colon polyps in…