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10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank

2009-06-18T21:25:00Z

A dietitian offers a list of good snacking options, from almonds to yogurt.

Lose Weight With a Good Night's Sleep?

2009-05-16T16:47:30Z

A new study found a link between sleep and weight. Study participants who were so-called short sleepers (meaning they got less than six hours per night) tended to have on average a higher body mass index, or BMI, than long sleepers.

Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test

2009-04-13T21:47:49Z

Despite claims that many foods and diets are heart healthy, a new review shows only some show strong evidence of lowering heart disease risk.

These Foods Best for Good Heart Health

2009-04-13T09:15:37Z

Vegetables, nuts and the Mediterranean diet made the grocery list of "good" heart foods. On the "bad" list: starchy carbs like white bread and the trans fats in many cookies and french fries.

Eating disorders may be rising among male athletes

2009-01-08T17:15:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More and more male athletes are developing unhealthy eating behaviors after seeing the competitive advantage a leaner physique can bring, a sports medicine doctor warns in a new report.

Get "junk" food out of U.S. schools: PTA, diet group

2009-03-31T22:05:23Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress can fight the epidemic of childhood obesity by getting "junk" food out of school stores and snack machines, a parent-teacher group and the American Dietetic Association said on Tuesday.

Q&A: Sorting out some troubling questions PSA screenings

2009-03-18T23:50:32Z

Two eagerly awaited studies of a total of 250,000 men have raised new questions and concerns about the risks and benefits of ...

Obesity can trim 10 years off life

2009-03-17T22:37:28Z

Adults who are 40 or more pounds overweight may lose three years of life, while the extremely obese may take as much as a decade ...

6,473 texts a month, but at what cost?

2009-02-22T11:54:17Z

As text messaging explodes across the formative years of the nation's youngest generation, parents, educators and researchers are grappling concerns and questions over this new way of communicating.

9 fitness rules to break

2009-02-22T15:53:14Z

Get lean and toned by swapping these overrated fitness strategies for smarter alternatives.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Women's Hearts

2009-02-16T21:24:39Z

Women whose diets are high in monosaturated fat, plant proteins, whole grains, and fish are significantly less likely to develop heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.

Top Health Risks for Young Adults

2009-02-18T17:15:39Z

Accidents are the leading cause of death for young adults 18-29, a new CDC report shows.

Where Fast Food Joints Abound, So Do Strokes

2009-02-19T20:54:37Z

Stroke risk is linked to the number of fast-food restaurants in a given area, a new study suggests.

Eating Disorders on the Rise Among Male Athletes

2009-01-08T08:56:31Z

More and more male athletes are developing unhealthy eating behaviors after seeing the competitive advantage a leaner physique can bring, a sports medicine doctor warns in a new report.

The Other Economic Crisis: Cheap Food Is Fattening

2009-01-09T14:49:53Z

Americans may reduce the amount they spend on food in response to a sour economy but some experts fear they may pick up weight in the process.

Obese Americans now outweigh the merely overweight

2009-01-09T20:48:09Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are merely overweight, according to the latest statistics from the federal government.

Too Much Overtime Takes Mental Toll

2009-01-09T16:44:30Z

A new study that productivity-obsessed bosses might not like has found that middle aged people who labor for very long hours have lower scores on mental function tests.

Spouses Share Risks for Heart Disease

2009-01-09T19:29:28Z

A new study shows that if one spouse is at risk for cardiac disease, the other spouse is more likely to share some of the risks, such as smoking and high body mass index.

Light on Sleep, Heavy on Snacks?

2009-01-09T20:32:25Z

Skimping on sleep may lead to more nighttime snacking, new research shows.