In an international study of patients with severe heart attacks, Americans had shorter hospital stays but were much more …
America’s Drunkest Cities
Which city has the booziest population? (And no, the Jersey shore isn’t a city.)
Why Kids Aren’t Exercising in Day Care
Kids want to play, so what’s stopping day care centers from letting children be physically active?
Diet Disruptor: How the Brain Sabotages Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to lose weight? Extra pounds may affect brain structures involved in appetite, making it harder to turn down food
It’s the Calories, Stupid: Weight Gain Depends on How Much — Not What — You Eat
When it comes to weight gain, it’s all about the calories.
Ads Featuring Overweight Children Make Some Experts Uncomfortable
Heavy children talk about their obesity in a series of ads that have experts debating whether aggressive public health campaigns are educational or exploitative