obesity

Over a period averaging 4.7 years, study participants who had the greatest fluctuations in weight — about 8.6 pounds — had double the risk of a heart attack, stroke or death, when compared with those who experienced weight fluctuations of less than 2

Yo-Yo Dieting May Pose Serious Risks For Heart Patients

12:30pm May 01, 2017

by Patti Neighmond

People with heart disease should keep their weight down, but it can be hard to lose weight and keep it off. Now a study shows big fluctuations may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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A new study suggests wrangling your kids to bed at the same time each night could help set them up for a healthier future.

Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity

1:15pm April 25, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

A new study finds that preschool-age children who didn't have a set sleep routine were more likely to be overweight by the time they hit the preteen years.

A family sells pastries in Mexico City. As Mexicans' wages have risen, their average daily intake of calories has soared.

How Diabetes Got To Be The No. 1 Killer In Mexico

10:46pm April 05, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

Diabetes has become a public health crisis in Mexico. The government is struggling to pay for care and slow the rate at which people develop the life-threatening metabolic disorder.

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A new study finds that being overweight may decrease a person's life span.

Carrying Some Extra Pounds May Not Be Good After All

4:13pm April 04, 2017

A new study finds that people who are overweight, but not obese, have shorter life spans. It's the opposite of a 2013 study that got a lot of attention by finding a few pounds might be good for you.

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An increasing number of overweight Americans have lost the motivation to diet.

Is Dieting Passe? Study Finds Fewer Overweight People Try To Lose Weight

3:49pm March 08, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Some health experts worry about what this trend means for chronic diseases linked to obesity. Others see an upside: Diets often fail, but a healthy body image can lead to healthy outcomes.

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Politics & Government

The America Donald Trump Is Inheriting, By The Numbers

3:24pm January 19, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump will be at the head of a nation with a relatively healthy economy and a health care system he has promised to overhaul, and he will be facing a slew of international tensions.

Dr. Daniel Nadeau gives Allison Scott tips on getting kids to eat healthy at Ralph's Supermarket in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Food As Medicine: It's Not Just A Fringe Idea Anymore

2:26pm January 17, 2017

by David Gorn

Treating people through nutrition is not a new idea, but it's making inroads as more medical professionals make meals a formal part of care, rather than relying solely on medications.

A diet high in saturated fats and sugars can affect the parts of the brain that are important to memory.

The Wrong Eating Habits Can Hurt Your Brain, Not Just Your Waistline

10:13am December 30, 2016

by Alan Yu

A diet high in saturated fats and sugars can affect the parts of the brain that are important to memory. Diet-linked brain changes can also make people more likely to crave unhealthful food.

One factor in children's summer weight gain may be the prevalence of screens, which can steal time from outdoor fun.

Children Gain Weight Faster Over Summer Break Than In School

2:44pm November 02, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Many anti-obesity programs focus on children's diet and behavior during the school year. This study is the latest of many to find that they gain weight faster over summer vacation.

A molecular biologist is studying how excess sugar might alter brain chemistry, leading to overeating and eventually, obesity.

This Scientist Is Trying To Unravel What Sugar Does To The Brain

4:32pm October 04, 2016

by Joe Palca

Molecular biologist Monica Dus is studying fruit flies to understand how a high sugar diet affects the brain and leads to overeating and obesity. And she just won a big grant to dig deeper.