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…
Protein supplements with meals or between meals?
Protein supplements with meals or between meals? A new review of studies indicates that, if you've started strength training, consuming protein…
Pasta, part of a healthy diet, not tied to weight gain
Pasta, part of a healthy diet, not tied to weight gain To lose weight, or avoid gaining it, pasta is not one of the carbohydrates that needs to be banned…
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk Although being overweight as a child increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in…
Obesity & overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease
Obesity & overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease Obese people have shorter lives and even those who are just overweight spend more…
Losing sleep can make it harder to lose body fat
Losing sleep can make it harder to lose body fat Even when cutting calories helps people lose weight, they may have a harder time getting rid of excess body…
The "ripple effect": Weight loss contagious among couples
The "ripple effect": Weight loss contagious among couples When one-half of a couple embraces good health, there’s a higher likelihood that the other…
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood Adults who were pressured by their parents to diet during adolescence may have a higher risk of…
Higher waist circumference tied to heart attack risk among women
Higher waist circumference tied to heart attack risk among women Higher waist and hip size are more strongly associated with heart attack risk than overall…