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164 Million Obese Adults by 2030

Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011

Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if current trends continue, a new report shows.

NIH Research Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

Findings challenge one-size-fits-all weight assumptions.

Two Years of Obesity Increases Risk of Death by 7 Percent

Posted: Sunday, August 28, 2011

A study found that participants face a 7% increase in mortality risk for every two years of being obese, while every 10 years of obesity more than doubles the risk of all-cause mortality.

More Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011

Having more muscle mass can protect against insulin resistance and prediabetes, no matter overall body size, researchers said.

An Eye On Sight

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011

About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.

Restaurant Calorie Counts Not Always Accurate

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.

How Repetitive Foods Can Mean Weight Loss

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011

Monotony at mealtime can reduce calorie consumption.

Why Do Patients with Diabetes Walk Less?

Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Physical activity is a cornerstone of treatment for diabetes, yet people with diabetes perform less moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than people without diabetes.

Certain Foods Linked to Long-term Weight Gain

Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011

Munching more unprocessed plant foods may help keep the middle-aged bulge away, a new study suggests. On the other hand, meat, french fries and sugar-sweetened drinks can help pack on the pounds. The findings suggest that the types of food you choose, not just calories, are important for avoiding age-related weight gain.

The Lost Weight Vitamin

Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011

Want to save money on vitamins? One option could be to lose weight. Researchers say overweight or obese women in a diet-and-exercise program who lost more than 15 percent of their weight gained 8 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood.