Top Obesity News
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Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Knee Pain: Study
Researchers with the American Orthopaedic Society have found that weight loss surgery can help ease the amount of pain obese people with osteoarthritis of the knee experience. Read Summary > -
Eating a Hearty Breakfast Does Not Cut Daily Calories
Conventional wisdom states that eating breakfast every day can help you consume fewer calories the rest of the day, but a new study suggests that is not true. Read Summary > -
FDA Says No to Obesity Drug Contrave, Wants Heart Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not approve the diet drug Contrave until the drugmaker conducts studies into heart risks. Read Summary > -
9 Health Myths You Can Stop Worrying About
Experts say your worry about the unhealthy effects of eggs, frozen vegetables, and low light for reading may be based on misleading information or a misreading of fact. Read Summary > -
Coffee May Cut Diabetes Risk: Study
Drinking four cups of coffee per day may halve diabetes risk, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Long-Term Use of Statins Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Study
According to a new study, the long-term use of statins such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor has little effect on a person's risk of developing cancer. Read Summary > -
Holiday Foods You Should Not Eat
In this slideshow, health experts detail 36 holiday foods people should avoid eating this time of year, including fruitcake, creamed spinach dip, eggnog, and cranberry sauce. Read Summary > -
Judge Rules Health Care Reform Law 'Unconstitutional'
A federal judge has ruled that the provision in the new U.S. health care reform law that requires citizens to buy health insurance is unconstitutional. Read Summary >
