Gnawing Questions: Is Sugar From Fruit The Same As Sugar From Candy?
Stories about the harms of sugar have consumers wondering whether they should put the apple back on the shelf.
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Yo-Yo Dieting May Pose Serious Risks For Heart Patients
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.
Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity
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.
How Diabetes Got To Be The No. 1 Killer In Mexico
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.
Carrying Some Extra Pounds May Not Be Good After All
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.
Is Dieting Passe? Study Finds Fewer Overweight People Try To Lose Weight
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.
The America Donald Trump Is Inheriting, By The Numbers
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.
Food As Medicine: It's Not Just A Fringe Idea Anymore
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.
The Wrong Eating Habits Can Hurt Your Brain, Not Just Your Waistline
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.
Children Gain Weight Faster Over Summer Break Than In School
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.