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New Way to Measure Obesity Uses Hips Not Weight

Getty Images The 200-year-old system of measuring obesity may finally be put to rest: The body mass index may be replaced with a new system ... Read More »

Americans Much More Obese Than Canadians, Said Report

Getty Images Obesity rates are significantly higher in America than Canada, a new study showed. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Read More »

Moms React to Study Linking Working Mothers to Childhood Obesity

As the rate of working moms has drastically increased over the past 35 years to 70 percent, so has the childhood obesity rate, according ... Read More »

The Salty Side: Sodium May Instantly Damage Your Arteries

Getty A new study may have you thinking twice before you pop open a bag of potato chips or supersize a French fries order. The study found ... Read More »

New USDA Dietary Guidelines: What They Mean for You

Getty Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture updates its Dietary Guidelines for Americans. First published in 1980, ... Read More »

Finally Fighting the Sleep Apnea Blues

Getty Way back in college, my roommate made fun of me for snoring. It was just a little light ribbing, no big deal, I can take it. But I was ... Read More »

Can Eating Grapes Help You Slim Down?

Corbis You already know that grapes are a juicy, portable and healthy snack. But did you know that the properties found in them could ... Read More »

What Food Issues Should the FDA Tackle in 2011?

In 2010, we saw a $21 million lawsuit against Dannon, new fruit and vegetable dietary guidelines, and our government stepping up to fight ... Read More »

Weight Gain May Be Caused by Thrifty Gene

Corbis Gaining weight over the holiday season seems to be second nature to some, and a new study has shed light on why some are affected while ... Read More »

Is There a Link Between Education and Weight?

Getty What if weight gain had nothing to do with what you ate or how much you worked out? What if, instead, it had to do with education? ... Read More »