Back On My Feet
Homeless veteran finds running to be a way to get back on his feet.
Homeless veteran finds running to be a way to get back on his feet.
CDC Obesity Report
The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30% or more has tripled in two years to nine states in 2009.
The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30% or more has tripled in two years to nine states in 2009.
Can Drinking Water Lead to Weightloss?
Has the long-sought magic weight-loss potion finally arrived? Scientists have reported results of a new clinical trial confirming that just two 8-ounce glasses of water enables people to shed pounds.
Has the long-sought magic weight-loss potion finally arrived? Scientists have reported results of a new clinical trial confirming that just two 8-ounce glasses of water enables people to shed pounds.
Gut Bacteria Could Be Preventing You From Losing Weight
If you want to lose weight, eat less. But researchers say the bacteria in your gut may play a huge role in the size of your waistline.
If you want to lose weight, eat less. But researchers say the bacteria in your gut may play a huge role in the size of your waistline.
Fat Virus
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge are studying a virus that may be responsible for turning cells into fat.
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge are studying a virus that may be responsible for turning cells into fat.
Women Who Weigh More Less Likely to Remember Things
The more an older woman weighs, the worse her memory-- especially is she has a "pear" shape.
The more an older woman weighs, the worse her memory-- especially is she has a "pear" shape.
Self-Defense Class for Women
Class teaches women the art of self-defense, to protect themselves from otherwise traumatic assaults.
Class teaches women the art of self-defense, to protect themselves from otherwise traumatic assaults.
Seniors Play in National Wii Bowling Tournament
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
Community Programs Can Help Women Lose Weight
Intensive community programs to target obesity may be more effective than simple lectures on eating right and exercising.
Intensive community programs to target obesity may be more effective than simple lectures on eating right and exercising.
Biking Can Help Women Gain Less Weight
Overweight women may gain less weight if they regularly ride bikes and go on walks.
Overweight women may gain less weight if they regularly ride bikes and go on walks.
Blind Athletes Take to the Water as Boaters
A group of blind athletes race across a lake, boating as a team.
A group of blind athletes race across a lake, boating as a team.
Calorie Counting to Lose Weight
New research shows you can chip away the pounds by focusing on how many calories you consume.
New research shows you can chip away the pounds by focusing on how many calories you consume.
Teacher Fitness
A teacher in Texas arranged to get a grant to provide her school with state of the art exercise equipment for the students to use.
A teacher in Texas arranged to get a grant to provide her school with state of the art exercise equipment for the students to use.
Cutting Sugar Can Improve Health and Weightloss
Cutting refined sugar from the diet can improve health and promote weightloss.
Cutting refined sugar from the diet can improve health and promote weightloss.
Diabetic Retinopathy On the Rise
Diabetic Retinopathy has increased according to the centers for Disease Control.
Diabetic Retinopathy has increased according to the centers for Disease Control.
Dr. Nancy Talks About Drinking Water and Weightloss
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) discusses new research that shows drinking water before meals can lead to weight loss.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) discusses new research that shows drinking water before meals can lead to weight loss.
FDA Deciding Whether to Approve Xnexa or Not
FDA experts are considering whether to recommend approval for a new weight-loss drug called Xnexa.
FDA experts are considering whether to recommend approval for a new weight-loss drug called Xnexa.
Gastric Bypass Could Cure Diabetes
Some larger people who suffer from type-2 diabetes could find a cure in the form of gastric bypass surgery.
Some larger people who suffer from type-2 diabetes could find a cure in the form of gastric bypass surgery.
Glucose Monitor Implant
Scientists say they've developed an implantable glucose sensor that continuously monitors tissue glucose and transmits the information to an external receiver.
Scientists say they've developed an implantable glucose sensor that continuously monitors tissue glucose and transmits the information to an external receiver.
Exercise Can Lower the Risk for Dementia
People who exercise have a lower risk for dementia.
People who exercise have a lower risk for dementia.
