Articles for Tag: "obesity"

How weight affects cancer treatment 
How weight affects cancer treatment
New guidelines raises questions on whether overweight cancer patients are receiving accurate doses of chemotherapy.
Bigger breakfast, smaller waistline? 
Bigger breakfast, smaller waistline?
A new study says that making your first meal the biggest of the day, may do wonders for health.
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens 
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens
Find out why teens who are overweight may go undiagnosed for eating disorders and develop more severe medical complications.
Is your smoothie worse for you than soda? 
Is your smoothie worse for you than soda?
Experts warn that many smoothies and juices contain just as much sugar as a large soft drink, and lack the nutritional benefit of whole fruit.
Why women are at a higher risk for kidney stones 
Why women are at a higher risk for kidney stones
A new study shows obesity may be one of the main causes of kidney stones, especially among women.
Dangers of ‘distracted eating’  Featured
Dangers of ‘distracted eating’
Experts say more people should pay attention to what they eat throughout the day and how much. Find out why.
Short, high impact workouts do the body good 
Short, high impact workouts do the body good
A new study finds that the intensity, not duration, of exercise may offer big health benefits.