Intermittent fasting could improve obese women's health
Intermittent fasting could improve obese women's health According to a new study from the University of Adelaide, obese women lost more weight and improved…
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even larger…
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs For years dieters were told that a calorie is a calorie, but a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital…
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people People with fluctuations in their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar may be more…
Diet + exercise may limit weight gain due to environmental contaminants
Diet + exercise may limit weight gain due to environmental contaminants A new study finds that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are…
Vitamin D supplements may help obese kids lose weight
Vitamin D supplements may help obese kids lose weight Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart disease in…
Diet and exercise recommended to prevent obesity-related health issues
Diet and exercise recommended to prevent obesity-related health issues For preventing health problems in people who are obese, intensive behavioral…
Pregnant women can control weight gain with diet and exercise
Pregnant women can control weight gain with diet and exercise Many overweight and obese women gain too much weight during pregnancy, further escalating up…
A low carb diet may shorten life expectancy
A low carb diet may shorten life expectancy A new comprehensive study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has found that diets both low and very…
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults Even in early adulthood, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of high blood…