Another study endorses the effectiveness of the ubiquitous, points-based weight loss program
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Background TV: Children Exposed to Four Hours a Day
Watching too much TV is linked to harmful effects in children, but the latest research says even background TV can affect development
Xbox or Wii: Which Is Better for Sedentary Kids?
Playing video games isn’t exactly demanding on the body, but some newer versions may get children moving enough to keep them healthy.
Cutting Out Soda Curbs Children’s Weight Gain, Studies Show
Researchers provide the strongest evidence yet that soda and other sugary drinks contribute to the obesity epidemic in children.
Study: Obese Kids Have Less Sensitive Taste Buds
A new report links languid taste buds to excess weight in kids
Researchers Take a Closer Look at Weight-Loss Surgeries
In two new studies, researchers confirm the benefits of gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, while noting that a riskier, lesser-used operation may work even better for the super obese
New Diet Pill Qsymia Is Available Today
Starting today, the newly FDA-approved diet drug Qsymia is available by prescription.
BPA Linked with Obesity in Kids and Teens
Researchers say unhealthy diets and lack of exercise aren’t the only culprits in obesity. BPA may share some of the blame.
Goodbye, Big Soda: New York Becomes First City to Ban Large-Sized Soft Drinks
On Thursday the New York City Health Department became the first in the nation to ban the sale of sugared beverages larger than 16 oz. at restaurants, mobile food carts, sports arenas and movie theaters.
Can You Be Fat and Fit — or Thin and Unhealthy?
Turns out, being obese isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
How Women Can Keep the Weight Off After Menopause
The deck is stacked against women hoping to keep slim after menopause, but researchers say some simple eating habits can keep weight down
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Obese in Middle Age? You May Suffer Faster Cognitive Decline Later On
Increasingly, research suggests that obesity is bad for your brain. Maintaining a normal weight in midlife may be a good way to keep your brain healthy as you age
