May 10, 2012: Strides Made in Diagnosing, Treating Lupus
New therapies are being developed for people with the autoimmune illness, experts say

May 08, 2012: U.S. Report Outlines Strategies to Prevent Obesity
Promoting daily physical activity, making healthful food readily available are key components

April 19, 2012: Low-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
Odds for an attack were slightly less than for those who ate higher-fat fare, study found

March 14, 2012: Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets May Each Help the Heart
Loss of belly fat through either method benefits arteries, study says

March 01, 2012: Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women
Study found those who ate the most had 39% greater chance of trouble, though aspirin use helped

February 08, 2012: Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway

January 25, 2012: Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy <i>and</i> Inexpensive
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

January 03, 2012: Extra Calories, Low Protein Are Culprits in Weight Gain
Participants on higher-protein diets gained more muscle mass in small study

December 27, 2011: Eating Out Doesn't Have to Mean Excess Calories
Choose grilled over fried foods, and hold the cheese, mayo and creamy salad dressings

December 02, 2011: Socioeconomic Status Main Predictor of Health Habits: Study
Race, ethnicity not necessarily behind disparities in weight, exercise and diet

November 29, 2011: Mid-Morning Snacks May Thwart Diets
Women who ate between breakfast and lunch lost less, study found

November 11, 2011: Former Football Players' Brains May Benefit From Healthy Lifestyle
Better diet, more exercise might delay cognitive decline linked to head trauma, study says

November 04, 2011: Weighing Weight-Loss Programs
Commercial ones found more effective, cheaper than primary-care programs

November 01, 2011: Red Wine Antioxidant Could Give Metabolism a Boost
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrol

October 26, 2011: 'Hunger Hormones' May Drive Post-Dieting Weight Gain
Appetite-suppressing hormones drop while appetite-stimulating ones rise, small study finds

September 15, 2011: Not Enough Kids Drink Low-Fat Milk, U.S. Study Finds
Nearly a third of children and teens report they consume whole milk

August 23, 2011: Certain Foods Said to Help Lower Bad Cholesterol
Combining nuts, plant-based foods with low-fat diet produces biggest drops, researchers say

August 05, 2011: Gastric Bypass May Dampen Desire for High-Fat Foods
And that, researchers say, may help explain why the weight loss surgery works

July 08, 2011: Losing Weight, Keeping It Off Can Be Two Different Worlds
Researchers find distinct strategies work for each but not both

June 23, 2011: Poor 'Fat-Tasters' May Tend to Be Heavier
They seem to be more likely to eat more rich foods, researchers report

June 08, 2011: Dieters More Likely to Trust Food Packaging
Study found they believed labels suggesting product was 'healthy,' even if it was not

June 06, 2011: Heart-Healthy DASH Diet May Help Teen Girls Stay Slim
Study found those who most closely followed eating plan showed least gains in body mass index

June 02, 2011: Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health

May 25, 2011: Could 'Extreme' Low-Cal Diets Bring Longer, Healthier Life?
Long-term study will follow 'calorie restrictors' to see effects

May 24, 2011: Simply Eating Less Fat May Cut Diabetes Risk
Study identifies dietary change, not weight loss, as the key factor

May 13, 2011: Eat Less, Live Longer?
People who significantly reduce their caloric intake may prolong their lives, study finds

April 11, 2011: Having Kids Might Make Young Women Heavier, Less Fit
Study found they consumed more calories, exercised less

February 09, 2011: Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk?
Researchers find a 61% increased risk among those who drink daily

November 15, 2010: Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart association

October 11, 2010: Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results 'best-case scenario'

September 01, 2010: Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say

August 16, 2010: Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk
Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study shows

August 02, 2010: Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs With Bad Bacteria
Study found African children who ate more natural diet, were breast-fed longer had more good bacteria

June 15, 2010: Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cardiac Function
Was associated with more heart rate variability in study

June 14, 2010: Lifestyle Changes Are No Guarantee Against Alzheimer's
Panel finds inconclusive evidence that diet, exercise, supplements prevent dementia

March 18, 2010: Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels
But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight

February 16, 2010: Most Americans Think It's Others Who Are Unhealthy
Survey found most people thought they were fine, while their docs disagreed

January 25, 2010: For Lower Blood Pressure, Low-Carb Diet May Be Best
But for weight loss alone, other plans also work well, studies find

January 08, 2010: For Fitness, Cutting Calories May Not Be Enough
Study found better health outcomes in those who worked out while dieting

December 08, 2009: U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop
Report says lifestyle changes, better screening and treatment explain decrease

November 22, 2009: Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says

November 09, 2009: To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

October 29, 2009: Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

October 05, 2009: Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Depression
Lower incidence seen in Spanish study

September 23, 2009: Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns
Scans found regions related to inhibition, self-control were more active

August 11, 2009: Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds

August 11, 2009: How Weight Loss Helps the Heart
Study found it reversed structural abnormalities seen among the obese

July 21, 2009: Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle
Those who ate right, exercised lowered chances of cardiovascular trouble

July 14, 2009: Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

June 23, 2009: Eat Well, Live Longer
Age-old advice to eat healthy pays off in longevity, study finds