Playing video games isn’t exactly demanding on the body, but some newer versions may get children moving enough to keep them healthy.
Obesity
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.
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.
Can You Be Fat and Fit — or Thin and Unhealthy?
Turns out, being obese isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Can Love Handles Kill? Having a Paunch May Be Worse than Being Obese
Fat cells in a protruding belly may be different from fat cells elsewhere in the body—and more hazardous to your health
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
Heavy Women May Be More Likely to See Breast Cancer Recur
Overweight and obese women may have a tougher battle in store when it comes to breast cancer: a new study published in the journal Cancer finds that carrying extra pounds is linked with a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death.
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
Good News: American Kids’ Cholesterol Levels Are Down
Researchers think certain environmental changes over the past decade have helped push kids’ cholesterol levels down. The bad news: American youngsters are still way too fat
‘Obesity Paradox’: Why Being Thin with Diabetes Is a Dangerous Combo
Overweight people who are diagnosed with the blood sugar disorder outlive their thinner counterparts, a study shows
Unplug! Too Much Light at Night May Lead to Depression
Mood disorders join a long list of ailments linked to late-night exposure to artificial lighting, TVs and computer screens