Monthly Archives June 18, 2010

To burn more fat when training, don’t eat before you exercise, researchers say. Others recommend a small snack to avoid injury....

A chocolate-flavored formula geared toward toddlers was pulled after an uproar from parents and nutritionists claiming that sugar-laden flavorings are feeding the childhood obesity epidemic....

Professional chefs across the country are joining first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity by educating kids on smart food choices....

Women who are victims of domestic violence are more likely to have obese preschoolers, a new study shows, indicating an unexpected cause of childhood obesity....

A team of weight management specialists is expanding treatment options for people who cannot qualify for weight loss surgery, as well as bariatric patients who have gained back the weight....

Trans fats, those partially hydrogenated oils that raise bad cholesterol, are no longer popular with restaurants and supermarkets, a new study says....

Fat free milk is a smart choice to cool down after a workout because it promotes muscle growth and weight loss, a new study shows....

Obesity often underlies other serious medical conditions. Now a new study shows obesity can more than double the risk of asthma....