Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
There's early evidence that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease -- who are fed a high-calorie, high-carb diet, may see the progression of their disease slowed.
There's early evidence that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease -- who are fed a high-calorie, high-carb diet, may see the progression of their disease slowed.
A small amount of weight loss might help combat sleep apnea, a new study suggests.
A small amount of weight loss might help combat sleep apnea, a new study suggests.
A new study suggests that obese women get just one hour of vigorous exercise a year, while obese men don't do much better at fewer than four hours.
A new study suggests that obese women get just one hour of vigorous exercise a year, while obese men don't do much better at fewer than four hours.
Obese people are less likely to lose weight if they feel they're being judged by their doctor, a new study suggests.
Obese people are less likely to lose weight if they feel they're being judged by their doctor, a new study suggests.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
People trying to lose weight should pay close attention to what they eat during the week, and not worry as much about enjoying themselves during the weekend, a new study suggests.
People trying to lose weight should pay close attention to what they eat during the week, and not worry as much about enjoying themselves during the weekend, a new study suggests.
"If you build it, they will come" might not apply to putting more grocery stores in poor Americans' neighborhoods.
"If you build it, they will come" might not apply to putting more grocery stores in poor Americans' neighborhoods.
Calling obesity a disease may make obese people less motivated to eat a healthy diet and to lose weight, a new study suggests.
Calling obesity a disease may make obese people less motivated to eat a healthy diet and to lose weight, a new study suggests.
How fatty is that food in front of you? Your nose knows, a new study suggests.
How fatty is that food in front of you? Your nose knows, a new study suggests.
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows.
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
Premature babies often struggle to learn to eat. Now, a special pacifier that plays prerecorded songs seems to help speed the process along, researchers say.
Premature babies often struggle to learn to eat. Now, a special pacifier that plays prerecorded songs seems to help speed the process along, researchers say.
The increasing number of people in developing nations who own televisions, computers and cars might explain rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in those countries, a new study suggests.
The increasing number of people in developing nations who own televisions, computers and cars might explain rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in those countries, a new study suggests.
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.
The so-called "blood-type diet" may be trendy, but there's no scientific evidence to support it, a new study says.
The so-called "blood-type diet" may be trendy, but there's no scientific evidence to support it, a new study says.
Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety.
Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
A single strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria has become the main cause of bacterial infections in women and the elderly worldwide over the past decade and poses a serious health threat, researchers report.
A single strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria has become the main cause of bacterial infections in women and the elderly worldwide over the past decade and poses a serious health threat, researchers report.
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.
A procedure used to treat bleeding stomach ulcers could stand as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge, a small preliminary study suggests.
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.
Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications.
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks.
People struggling with severe obesity are increasingly turning to bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery. But the procedure is invasive, irreversible and not without risks.
Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.
Overweight teens are at increased for developing esophageal cancer later in life, new research says.
That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?
That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?
Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.
Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.
Secondhand smoke causes irreversible damage to children's arteries and puts them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke later in life, a new study says.
Secondhand smoke causes irreversible damage to children's arteries and puts them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke later in life, a new study says.
A new study might supply another reason to keep your cool under stress. Researchers say angry outbursts may raise your odds for a heart attack or stroke in the hours after the incident.
A new study might supply another reason to keep your cool under stress. Researchers say angry outbursts may raise your odds for a heart attack or stroke in the hours after the incident.
The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care.
The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally proposed Thursday updating the "nutrition facts" labels on food products to better reflect Americans' current eating habits and health concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally proposed Thursday updating the "nutrition facts" labels on food products to better reflect Americans' current eating habits and health concerns.
Half of teens who were infected with HIV at birth may face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke when they're older, new research suggests.
Half of teens who were infected with HIV at birth may face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke when they're older, new research suggests.
If you're a heart patient, you might be wise to wait to have any infected teeth pulled if you're about to have cardiac surgery, a new study suggests.
If you're a heart patient, you might be wise to wait to have any infected teeth pulled if you're about to have cardiac surgery, a new study suggests.
A new study adds to the evidence that diabetes may boost the risk of a stroke in women but not in men.
A new study adds to the evidence that diabetes may boost the risk of a stroke in women but not in men.
Doctors wait longer to prescribe blood pressure drugs to young adults than to older patients, a new study finds.
Doctors wait longer to prescribe blood pressure drugs to young adults than to older patients, a new study finds.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.
