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Congress sends child nutrition bill to Obama

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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FDA considers lap-band surgery for less obese

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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