New model to predict energy value of food and exercise shows how to avoid weight gain and cardiometabolic disease
To explain why so many people in developed countries are chronically overfed, tend to accumulate…
Few dads take part in trials of obesity treatments for kids
By Lisa Rapaport Fathers are conspicuously absent from studies that test the best ways to…
Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain and Complication Risk
Study found no benefit, suggesting that obesity's effects on a pregnancy may begin before conception
Fiber-rich diet could cut colorectal cancer risk, study finds
In a paper published in JAMA oncology, Doctor Raaj Mehta and colleagues from Harvard Medical School…
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Outlook
What is relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis? Learn about lifestyle tips for those with RRMS, including diet,…
Cervical surgery for pre-cancer tied to preemies and small babies
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - - Women who get surgery to treat precancerous abnormalities…
Can we blame delicious food for our holiday weight gain?
Good-tasting food causes us to overeat and consequently gain weight; at least that's the commonly…
Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - A diet rich in magnesium – found in foods…
Boxing-I tried to kill myself, says former world champion Hatton
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton tried to kill himself when he suffered from depression…
Another reason not to smoke while pregnant
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely…