More children would eat lunches and dinners at school under legislation passed by the House and sent to the president Wednesday, part of Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood hunger and combat childhood obesity.
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Allergan Inc's already approved stomach band was effective for reducing weight in a broader group of obese patients, U.S. reviewers said in documents released on Wednesday.
Read More »Bed-hopper? It may be in your genes
You might call it the one night stand gene. A minor tweak of the gene that maps out a receptor for the feel-good neurotransmitter, dopamine, may be all it takes to explain the promiscuous beats of the cheating heart
Read More »House GOP stalls bill on lunches for needy kids
House Republicans have temporarily blocked legislation to feed school meals to thousands more hungry children.
Read More »Study says even being a bit overweight is risky
Lugging around a few extra pounds?
Read More »Newsweek: Jane Fonda returns to fitness videos
The actress’s latest foray into the world of fitness is directly related to aging—she decided to create the videos while researching her upcoming book, Prime Time: How to Have a Great Third Act.
Read More »Atten-hut! Drop that burger and give me 20
New soldiers expecting Army drill sergeants to bust their chops over poor posture or a wayward gaze may instead want to avoid a more modern military transgression: relying on fast food for sustenance.
Read More »German hotel for honeymooners now 5-star
Couples who spend their wedding night at the tiny Eh'haeusl in Amberg will live happily ever after and never get divorced — at least according to an old legend told by the locals of this medieval town in Bavaria.
Read More »Exercise often enough for Achilles injury recovery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most people with inflammation of the Achilles tendon, a common overuse injury, can recover with the help of exercise therapy alone, a small study suggests.
Read More »Why keeping weight off is so hard: The brain changes
Dieters often struggle to keep off the pounds they've lost, and a new study involving mice offers a possible explanation. Dieting may change how the brain responds to stress, so that the next time dieters feel frazzled, they eat more, researchers say.
Read More »Weight Watchers updates points system
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters Life!) - Weight Watchers, the international weight-management and packaged food company, has revised its popular points weight-loss system for the first time in 13 years, the company said.
Read More »8 sunny spots for a winter getaway
We've put together a list of eight sunny spots around the globe where you can escape the cold this winter. So grab your flip-flops and read on!
Read More »America’s best warm-weather resorts
Heat up your winter vacation at one of these top warm-weather hotels.
Read More »Diet drug faces U.S. test after rivals fall short
The last of a trio of diet drug hopefuls faces scrutiny next week, after two rivals failed to convince U.S. regulators that marginal weight loss associated with their drugs made up for major health risks.
Read More »De-stress after the holidays with luxury for less
Need a getaway from stressful family reunions and holiday overeating? Why not use those vacation days for a relaxing and luxurious retreat.
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