More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds
full story » When Prodded, Restaurant Diners Often Opt for Smaller Portions
Study found power of suggestion worked, even when smaller meal was not discounted
full story » Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway
full story » Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers say
full story » Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study
This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients
full story » Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players
full story » Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study
Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say
full story » Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC
Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says
full story » Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart
Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight
full story » Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says
full story » Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes
High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role
full story » Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School
Regulation needed to reduce students' access to junk food, researchers say
full story » Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday
Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties
full story » Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed
full story » Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds
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