Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Large differences exist in the levels of salt in foods sold at major fast-food restaurants in the United States and other developed countries, a new study says.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday called on food producers, drug companies and veterinarians to help limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals.
American youngsters have a long way to go to reach new goals for a lower childhood obesity rate, a new study shows.
Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so.
Scientists have long believed that urinary tract infections are typically caused by a person's own E. coli bacteria, but a new Canadian study suggests the bacteria may more often than not come from chickens.
A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests.
Women who are both overweight and smoke during pregnancy could damage their baby's developing heart, a new study warns.
Chronic boredom grips one-fourth of office workers, which may affect their quality of work as well as their physical and mental health, a new study suggests.
Obese women with early stage breast cancer are less likely to survive than other women who are of normal weight, new research suggests.
Less than one-quarter of American parents with an overweight child remember ever being told by a health care professional that this was the case, a new study says.
Eating baked or broiled fish as little as once a week may boost brain health and lower the risk for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, new brain scan research suggests.
Heart function improved in obese people with type 2 diabetes who ate a very low-calorie diet, a small new study says.
Those in the know consider fruits and vegetables among the healthiest foods around.
THURSDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) --A new British study finds that commercial weight-loss programs are more effective and less costly than primary care-based programs led by specially trained staff.
A new report claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.
Trying to avoid eating the entire bag of candy bars you bought for Halloween before the big night arrives? Worried that you won't have the willpower to resist midnight raids on your child's Halloween stash?
While smoking has long been linked to cancer, its frequent companion, drinking, may be as well, a new study suggests.
Teens who drink lots of soda seem to be prone to violence, new research suggests.
U.S. agencies should revamp the labels on the front of food and beverage packages to make it as simple as possible for consumers to figure out how nutritious a product really is, a new Institute of Medicine report concludes.
When one member of a family has bariatric surgery to lose weight, other family members may be more likely to shed a few pounds, a new study finds.
Nutritional supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids or antioxidants don't help patients with severe lung problems in the intensive care unit, a new study indicates.
A new study suggests that liposuction -- which plastic surgeons often use to sculpt the bodies of people who aren't extremely overweight -- can lower levels of a type of blood fat called triglycerides.
A new study links low blood sugar in obese people to a greater desire within the brain for high-calorie foods, a finding that offers insight into why people who become overweight tend to stay that way.
Dieters may be more likely to slim down if they are referred to a commercial program such as Weight Watchers than if they battle the bulge with primary health care providers alone, a new study finds.
Having weight loss surgery before breast reduction surgery is best for severely obese women who have both procedures, according to a small new study.
Older, heavier women tend to have fewer hot flashes than younger, leaner menopausal women, a small, new study suggests.
Aerobic exercise is better than resistance training if you want to lose the belly fat that poses a serious threat to your health, researchers say.
MONDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Tying or untying the knot seems to affect men's and women's waistlines differently: A new study shows that women are more apt to pile on excess pounds after marriage, while men...
Elderly people with extra body fat may not live as long as those who maintain a normal weight, according to a new study that contradicts previous research.
Would-be ex-smokers may want to try weight lifting to help them kick the habit for good, a new study suggests.
American children see fewer food and drink ads on television today, but most of the ads they view are for unhealthy products, a new study says.
There are safe ways to thaw chicken, turkey and other poultry -- and there are not so safe ways to do so. Improper thawing can lead to food-borne illness.
Teens are much more likely to eat junk food if they live in or go to school in neighborhoods with many fast food restaurants and other sources of unhealthy foods, a new study finds.
Only about one-sixth of fast food restaurant customers in New York City use calorie information provided on menus and menu boards, but they do tend to buy food with fewer calories, a new study shows.
New research suggests that fatty foods do more than satisfy our stomachs. They may also soothe our psyche, literally serving as comfort foods.
Lactose intolerance occurs when the body can't digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products.
Personality traits may play key roles in body weight, according to a new U.S. study.
Binge eating disorder means eating abnormally large amounts of food, eating extremely quickly and eating beyond the point of fullness.
Many dieters feel jubilant when they reach their weight goal, only to find that the pounds somehow return after that.
The next time you indulge in a juicy steak or a hot fudge sundae, consider this: The high you get from eating all that fat may be related to the one you might feel if you smoked marijuana.
People with eating disorders, especially those with anorexia nervosa, have an increased risk of death, a new study indicates.
Obesity is a major risk factor for death among obese women who don't smoke, particularly low-income women, a new study finds.
Curbing calories is the key ingredient for diabetics seeking to lose weight, and low-fat diets that are either high in protein or high in carbs are equally effective, researchers say.
Many members of low-income families are not getting proper nutrition in their diet, a new study shows.
Eating when you're not hungry, or simply bored, can make those unnecessary calories add up.
The creaminess of fat-rich foods such as ice cream and salad dressing appeal to many, but new evidence indicates that some people can actually "taste" the fat lurking in rich foods and that those who can't may end up eating more of those foods.
Strategies to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and good sleep habits are needed to reduce high rates of obesity among infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the United States.
If an illness, surgery or medication has left you needing to regain some weight, experts suggest there's a healthy way to do so.
Gymnasts, wrestlers and boxers often feel pressure to lose weight to boost performance, but the drastic methods they sometimes use -- including strictly limiting calories and intentional dehydration -- can be dangerous to...
Being depressed doesn't reduce the effectiveness of weight loss surgery, a new study finds.
Weight-loss surgery may reverse a common cause of infertility in women, a small, new study suggests.
Healthy eating can get expensive, but advance planning and budgeting can help you reign in costs without sacrificing nutritious foods.
Women who gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy tend to have chubbier babies, a possible risk factor for childhood obesity, new research suggests.
The Hula-Hoop, a large ring that can be gyrated around the waist, gained intense popularity in the 1950s and now it seems to be re-emerging as a hot trend in weight loss, a new study has found.
Getting enough calcium for bone health is essential, but getting more than that doesn't appear to confer any additional benefit, Swedish researchers have found.
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