_ Health HeadlinesBariatric Surgery and Cancer By Jane Farrell articleBariatric (weight-loss) surgery may have a surprising – and welcome – side effect, according to a new study. Just 4% … Read More→
_ Senior HealthObesity, Other Factors May Speed up Brain Aging By Sondra Forsyth articleThe brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, … Read More→
_ ObesitySmartphone Use and Obesity By Jane Farrell articleAs smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment—particularly among young … Read More→
_ Metabolic SyndromeVery Few People Meet Standards for Metabolic Health By Jane Farrell articleEven among people of normal weight, the prevalence of metabolic health in U.S. adults is extremely low, with just about … Read More→
_ Gestational DiabetesGestational Diabetes Can Mean An Ongoing Health Risk By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve had gestational diabetes, which occurs only during pregnancy and usually ends after the baby is born, you still … Read More→
_ High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Mother's Type 2 Diabetes, Child's Obesity By Jane Farrell articleMothers with elevated blood glucose during pregnancy – even if not high enough to meet the traditional definition of gestational … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchA Gene Mutation that Could Someday Block Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchEat 10 Hours Per Day - and Avoid Obesity? By Jane Farrell articleIn an animal study, scientists at the Salk Institute found that mice lacking the biological clock needed for a healthy … Read More→
_ Breast CancerObese Women Have Lower Breast Cancer Risk before Menopause By Jane Farrell articleYoung women with high body fat have a decreased chance of developing breast cancer before menopause, according to scientists at … Read More→
_ Adolescent HealthBoth Quantity and Quality of Sleep in Adolescents Affect Cardiovascular Risk By Jane Farrell articleYoung adolescents with poor sleeping habits experience significant effects on blood pressure, cholesterol levels and abdominal fat deposition, according to … Read More→
_ Sleep ApneaIs Snoring Ruining Your Love Life? Time to See The Dentist By Jane Farrell articleIf you have been banished to the guest room because when you snore your significant other thinks there is a … Read More→
_ Children's HealthAre Parents to Blame for Their Child's Obesity? By Jane Farrell articleMost parents don’t let their children blame others if the child is doing something that is the child’s fault. They … Read More→
_ ObesityWhat Obesity Does to the Spine By Sondra Forsyth articleWith so much focus on the many health risks of obesity – including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer – many … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview40 Percent of Cancers Linked to Weight Issues By Jane Farrell articleAn update from the experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the need for good health … Read More→
_ ObesityWarning to Doctors about "Healthy Obesity" By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are warning physicians to pay attention to the increased cardiovascular health risks of patients who are classed as either … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionWhy Olives and Olive Oil Help Fight Diabetes and Obesity By Sondra Forsyth articleA research team at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg discovered that the olive-derived compound oleuropein helps the … Read More→
_ ObesityFiery Capsaicin Could Help Fight Obesity By Jane Farrell articleScientists have discovered a dietary strategy that may address obesity by reducing endotoxemia, a major contributor to chronic, low-grade inflammation … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionGinger May Help Fight Obesity and Related Disorders By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you are overweight or obese, you’ve probably already heard about metabolic syndrome, a set of symptoms that ups your … Read More→