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Nighttime Eating May Lead to Obesity

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu May 17, 2012 12:00 PM ET | 0

Could we avoid obesity and diabetes just by restricting the number of hours a day we allow ourselves to eat? Read more

Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer

Posted Thu May 17, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Drinking coffee may decrease the risk of heart and respiratory diseases, as well as stroke and diabetes. Read more

Mummy Suffered Rare and Painful Disease

Posted Fri Apr 27, 2012 04:42 PM ET | 0

His body showed telltale signs that he suffered from Hand-Schuller-Christian disease. Read more

Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Autism in Children

Posted Mon Apr 9, 2012 12:10 PM ET | 0

A mother's health during pregnancy might affect her child's chances of having autism or developmental disorders. Read more

Diabetes and obesity in mothers have been linked to developmental issues by new research.

Could Air Pollution Be Making Us Fat?

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:34 AM ET | 0

A new hypothesis proposes that rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may be contributing to the obesity epidemic. Read more

Want to Live Longer? Hold the Red Meat

Posted Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

People who ate red meat on a regular basis were found more likely to die over a 20-30-year period. Read more

Bicycling Could Save Billions

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Nov 3, 2011 08:25 AM ET | 0

If people chose to take half of their trips on two wheels instead of four, health care costs could drop by billions. Read more

Is Obesity a Disease?

Posted by Marianne English Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:59 AM ET | 0

There's no consensus yet. But the verdict could affect what health insurance covers. Read more

Kids' Soup Cans Contain BPA Toxins

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Sep 21, 2011 08:44 AM ET | 0

BPA showed up in samples of canned food products marketed to children. Read more

Chameleon Bandage to Help Wounds Heal

Posted Mon Jun 6, 2011 03:45 PM ET | 0

Temperature-sensitive fibers change color in the presence of heat generated by infections or inflammation. Read more

Most Common Dog, Cat Diseases Revealed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu May 19, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Dental disease, weight issues and fleas were the most commonly diagnosed conditions for cats and dogs -- or at least those that got to see a vet at all. Read more

Pour on the Syrup -- It's Good For You

Posted Sat Apr 2, 2011 09:08 AM ET | 0

Compounds in maple syrup are found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Read more

Mapping the 'Diabetes Belt'

Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 06:10 PM ET | 0

The Deep South and Appalachia have the highest rates of diabetes of anywhere in the nation. Read more

Fat Dads Put Children's Health at Risk

Posted Thu Oct 21, 2010 01:05 PM ET | 0

The study is the first to link a father's diet to a baby's health. Read more

Sugar's Power Over Humans Traced

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Sep 13, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Sugar may be a rich source of empty calories, but there's more to the story. Read more

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