Newsy (Aug. 17, 2013) — A new report shows obesity rates remained steady in every state but Arkansas last year. However, obesity rates remain high ... watch video
Newsy (Mar. 6, 2015) — According to a report from the CDC, suicide rates among young women increased from 1994 to 2012 while rates among young men have decreased.
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AP (Jan. 30, 2013) — Think having sex or going to gym class drives weight loss, or that breastfeeding protects a child from obesity? In fact, these are among seven popular obesity ... watch video
CBC (May 30, 2013) — Chinese-Canadians are at a much higher risk of a diabetes diagnosis despite having lower rates of obesity compared to European Canadians, a new study ... watch video
Newsy (Sep. 17, 2014) — Researchers are puzzled as to why obesity rates remain relatively stable as average waistlines continue to expand.
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Newsy (Sep. 16, 2015) — A new report says 34 percent of children ate fast food on any given day, furthering concerns about childhood obesity rates.
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July 15, 2016 — A modification called phosphorylation made to a protein called RUNX3 may promote cancer progression by allowing cell division, scientists have discovered. The phosphorylation, or the addition of a ... read more
July 15, 2016 — The atomic structure of an elusive cold virus linked to severe asthma and respiratory infections in children has been solved by a team of researchers. The findings provide ... read more
July 15, 2016 — A new technique could make tissue regeneration cheaper and safer for health-care systems and their patients. The study has identified new ways in which proteins and various ... read more
July 15, 2016 — A key 'twist' in a Rubik's cube-like plant puzzle has been discovered by scientists. This find could pave the way to new, or more effective pharmaceuticals, ... read more
July 15, 2016 — Though health care is not without risks or error, hospital employees can support a culture of patient safety by identifying, reporting, and learning from medical mistakes that have or could have ... read more
July 15, 2016 — A new patient study could open a new opportunity to rehabilitate patients with spinal cord damage, say investigators. This study represents the first time that attempts were made to rehabilitate ... read more
July 14, 2016 — A modeling study by top tobacco control experts finds that e-cigarettes are likely to provide public health benefits based on "conservative estimates" of the likely uptake of vaping and smoking by ... read more
July 14, 2016 — Researchers have developed a method to measure how the brain responds to electrical stimulation and use the response to maximize efficacy of deep ... read more
July 14, 2016 — Dietary restriction, or limited food intake without malnutrition, has beneficial effects on longevity in many species, including humans. A new study represents a major advance in understanding how ... read more
July 14, 2016 — The current Zika epidemic in Latin America is likely to burn itself out within three years, suggests new research. The Zika virus is carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, but the team cautioned any ... read more
June 22, 2015 — More than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to new estimates. Overweight and obesity are associated with a variety of chronic health conditions, which could ... read more
May 29, 2014 — How one compares weight-wise with others in his or her community plays a key role in determining how satisfied the person is with his or her life. According to the researchers, before accounting for ... read more
Apr. 16, 2014 — African-Americans have higher obesity rates than do whites, and while socioeconomic status is often believed to be the root cause, a new study suggests other factors should be considered. ... read more
Aug. 21, 2013 — According to a new study, the risk of becoming obese among young African-American women decreased with increasing levels of vigorous activity. The investigators focused on younger women because most ... read more
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