Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss…

In the "maintenance" phase that occurs after initial weight loss, the popular Ornish and South Beach diets seem to be easier on the heart than the high-fat, low-carbohydrate Atkins regimen, a new study finds.

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For Diabetics, On-Demand Care May Not Help…

Diabetic adults using same-day medical scheduling to manage their care fared no better and, in some aspects, saw their condition worsen, compared with those who made their doctor's appointments in advance as usual, a new study finds.

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Researchers Weigh In on Debate About Affordability of Highly-Nutritious Food…

With the current economic climate, it’s increasingly important to understand the relationship between food cost and nutrition. There has been a longstanding debate whether foods packed with calories, but low in nutritional value, are more accessible and affordable than foods that cost more but are more nutritious—especially for low-income individuals and families. A group of scientists in California and Washington decided to add evidence to the debate.

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Rapid Infant Weight Gain Linked to Childhood Obesity...

Babies who gain weight quickly during the first six months of life may be more prone to obesity as toddlers, Harvard researchers report.

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