May 21, 2013: Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

May 20, 2013: Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

May 20, 2013: ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

May 20, 2013: Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says

May 17, 2013: Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say

May 16, 2013: Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight

May 15, 2013: Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study

May 13, 2013: Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats, Salt, Calories: Studies
Just one meal often provides most of the daily recommended amounts, encouraging obesity

May 10, 2013: Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
Researcher calls troubled sleep an 'uncalculated cost' of America's weight epidemic

May 09, 2013: Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say
American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals

May 08, 2013: Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds

May 03, 2013: Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds
Kids make better choices when they aren't swayed by enticing smell, appearance of less-nutritious fare

May 03, 2013: Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
Study also found that cutting high-calorie foods can help

May 02, 2013: 'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says

May 02, 2013: Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery
But not everyone agrees it's time to recommend the procedure to those who aren't extremely obese

May 01, 2013: Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
Sweetened food and beverages are source of too many empty calories, experts say

April 30, 2013: Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age

April 27, 2013: Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease

April 26, 2013: Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests
In office visits, physicians were less apt to use reassuring language if patient was overweight

April 26, 2013: Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity?
Study tied users' online interests in U.S. regions to obesity rates

April 25, 2013: Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes
They say it's not government's role to try to influence what people eat, drink, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

April 23, 2013: Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Men who had a biopsy that didn't find cancer were at raised risk for disease later if they were obese

April 19, 2013: Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life
Having a child before age 20 linked to 32 percent greater odds of obesity, study finds

April 19, 2013: Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit
Study found less overweight in people who tend a plot

April 19, 2013: Gorging at the Buffet Table? Tactics May Help You Eat Less
Study reveals how people stay in control when faced with endless portions, many choices

April 16, 2013: Scarring May Raise Death Risk From Fatty Liver Disease
Study looked at liver condition not tied to alcoholism

April 16, 2013: Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Medical groups lower threshold for body-fat levels in new recommendations

April 13, 2013: Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer?
Study finds association between more shuteye, healthier weight

April 11, 2013: Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage
Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems

April 11, 2013: Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
Swedish researchers found better body-fat control in people who had procedure

April 11, 2013: Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
American Cancer Society looked at smoking, obesity, disease screening, tanning and more

April 10, 2013: Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle
But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages

April 10, 2013: Health Tip: Keep Food Cravings at Bay at the Office
Suggestions to keep you on track with healthy eating

April 09, 2013: Brain Surgery Eases Compulsive Eating in 10-Year-Old Girl
Benign tumor was causing premature puberty and obesity linked to overeating, doctors say

April 09, 2013: Better School Lunches May Lead to Slimmer Students
Obesity less likely when kids had discounted or free meals with higher nutritional value, study finds

April 08, 2013: When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises
Study suggests that messages from junk food ads are getting through

April 08, 2013: Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to <i>Less</i> Weight Gain
But this won't hold true with unhealthy foods, expert warns

April 08, 2013: Study Locates More Obesity Genes
Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher says

April 05, 2013: Obesity Does Slow People Down, Study Confirms
Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says

April 05, 2013: Teen Boys With Enlarged Breasts Show Emotional Effects
Study found condition may lower general health as well

April 04, 2013: Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later
Maintaining healthy weight until age 60 and beyond best prevention, study suggests

April 02, 2013: Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
Factors include age, disease history and weight

April 01, 2013: Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn

March 31, 2013: Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
European research compared nutritional choices such as fruits and veggies, sugary drinks

March 26, 2013: Breath Test Might Predict Obesity Risk
It works by measuring bacteria balance in the gut, researchers say

March 25, 2013: Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis

March 22, 2013: Physically Fit Docs More Likely to Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds
Boosting physicians' fitness might have trickle-down effect for entire population, experts say

March 20, 2013: How Healthy Is Your County?
People living in the least healthy areas of U.S. twice as likely to die early, report says

March 19, 2013: Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds

March 19, 2013: Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Study estimated beverages' role in worldwide obesity and heart disease, diabetes, some cancers