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…
5 healthy habits help moms reduce obesity risk in kids
5 healthy habits help moms reduce obesity risk in kids Kids whose mothers follow five healthy habits -- eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly,…
More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people
More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people Obese people with knee osteoarthritis, a painful joint disease, may find greater symptom relief when…
Dieting linked with risky behaviors in teenage girls
Dieting linked with risky behaviors in teenage girls Teenage girls who diet are more likely to engage in other health-compromising behaviours, including…
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease Women who are obese and who have been metabolically healthy for decades – e.g., they don’t…
Sleep loss linked to nighttime snacking, junk food cravings
Sleep loss linked to nighttime snacking, junk food cravings Nighttime snacking and junk food cravings may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors and…
WHO panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity
WHO panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity An independent panel advising the World Health Organization (WHO) stopped short of recommending taxing…
Obesity tied to irregular heart rhythm in men and women
Obesity tied to irregular heart rhythm in men and women Both men and women who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop an irregular heart rhythm…