The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that girls who were obese at age 18 were twice as likely to develop MS later in life. Read Summary >
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select. Read Summary >
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary >
Researchers say obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement (LAE)--a heart structure problem that increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke, and death. Read Summary >
A year-long study suggests that while low-carb and low-fat dieters shed comparable amounts of weight, the low-fat dieters may be happier. Read Summary >
Obese women who gain more weight
than recommended during pregnancy are more likely to retain as much
as 40 percent of that weight one year after they give birth,
according to a Kaiser Permanente study. Read More >
