A study from the American Cancer Society reveals improved treatments for chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer have resulted in a drop in the U.S. death rate since 1970. But Americans today face increasing threats from obesity and smoking.

An analysis of annual U.S. mortality rates found deaths from all causes declined 32 percent from 1,242 deaths per 100,000 in 1970 to 845 per 100,000 people in 2002

A study of obesity and urban sprawl found that it's not the neighborhoods that are responsible for weight gain, but sedentary people who tend to gravitate toward places with fewer opportunities for walking.

"We found very little evidence that it was the physical environment causing obesity," says Professor Andrew Plantinga, one of the Oregon State University researchers who conducted the study. "Rather, it seemed to be more about how people choose the types of neighborhoods to live in

A new studies finds that eating a small portion of breakfast every morning helps fight obesity. Young girls in particular who eat cereal are more likely to stay slim than those who skip their morning meals.

The research followed the eating habits of nearly 2,400 girls during a ten year time span

A new studies finds that eating a small portion of breakfast every morning helps fight obesity. Young girls in particular who eat cereal are more likely to stay slim than those who skip their morning meals.

The research followed the eating habits of nearly 2,400 girls during a ten year time span

A new studies finds that eating a small portion of breakfast every morning helps fight obesity. Young girls in particular who eat cereal are more likely to stay slim than those who skip their morning meals.

The research followed the eating habits of nearly 2,400 girls during a ten year time span