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Midnight Snack Could Make You Fat

Working late-night shifts or eating at the wrong time can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes.

New research from Vanderbilt University explains why it matters not only what you eat, but also when you eat it.

Eat Earlier to Lose Weight

Most weight-loss plans center around a balance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. However, new research has shed light on a new factor that is necessary to shed pounds: timing. Continue reading »

Overweight Postmenopausal Women Face Cardiometabolic Risk

When you’re postmenopausal and overweight, losing weight is a good thing, but gaining back just a few pounds may actually be detrimental to your cardiovascular health. Continue reading »

Soda Linked to Stroke Risk

Harvard University and Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke.

Diabetes Risk Raised by Common Chemical

A type of chemical found in cosmetics, plastics and other products, called phthalates, could raise the risk of developing diabetes among seniors.

Lack of Sleep Raises Diabetes and Obesity Risk

Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) researchers have found that sleep restriction and circadian disruption impairs glucose regulation and metabolism.