Low-carbs diet more effective in losing weight

WASHINGTON - Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a low-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, says a study.

Not all obese people are at risk of heart disease

WASHINGTON - A small percentage of the obese population do not have metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, says a study.

Certain obese people are not at high heart disease, diabetes risk

WASHINGTON - A long-term Dutch study has shown that obese people without metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, do not have the elevated cardiovascular risk typical of obesity.

Low-carb diet more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women

WASHINGTON - A new study has found that obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories.