Replacing diet beverages with water may help diabetic patients lose weight

In a study of 81 overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes who usually consumed diet beverages and were on a weight loss program, those who substituted water for diet beverages after their…

A woman’s attitude during pregnancy affects weight gain

Overweight or obese women with the mentality that they are “eating for two” are more likely to experience excessive weight gain while pregnant, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.Cynthia Chuang, associate professor of medicine and public health sciences, studied the attitudes and habits of women who gained appropriate weight and those who exceeded guidelines.

Could a bigger breakfast lead to a smaller waist?

A high-calorie breakfast could help people lose weight and protect against diabetes and high blood pressure, researchers have claimed. Researchers split 93 obese women into two groups.