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Obesity contributes to global warming: study
(Reuters)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Reuters - Obesity contributes to global warming, too. .. read more.. Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders
(Reuters)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Reuters - Obesity is a well known risk factor for certain physical health problems, but a new study suggests that heavy adults also have higher rates of psychiatric disorders. .. read more.. France reports leveling childhood obesity rates
(Reuters)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Reuters - France is the first EU country to report a leveling off of childhood obesity rates, suggesting that healthier diet programs and a ban on vending machines in schools is paying off, researchers said on Thursday. .. read more.. Childhood obesity levelling in France: studies
(AFP)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
AFP - Childhood obesity may be levelling in France in contrast to the general trend in Europe where more youngsters are growing fat, according to two new studies presented Thursday. .. read more.. Obesity may start as early as baby's bottle: researchers
(AFP)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
AFP - Early exposure to chemicals used in the making of products such as baby bottles or plastic food wraps may lead to obesity, according to new research presented Wednesday. .. read more.. Research links common chemicals to obesity
(Reuters)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Reuters - Exposure in the womb to common chemicals used to make everything from plastic bottles to pizza box liners may programme a person to become obese later in life, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. .. read more.. Tackle obesity like smoking: researcher
(Reuters)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Reuters - Tackling the global obesity epidemic will require governments to take similar action to that many used to curb smoking, a top researcher said on Wednesday. .. read more.. U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high
(Reuters)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Reuters - New research shows "alarming levels" of obesity in most ethnic groups in the United States, principal investigator Dr. Gregory L. Burke, of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina told Reuters Health. The study also confirms the potentially deadly toll obesity exacts on the h.. .. read more.. Irregular sleeping linked to obesity, smoking
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
People who sleep fewer than six hours a night or more than nine are more likely to be obese, according to a new government ... .. read more.. Common gene variants linked to obesity
(Reuters)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Reuters - Researchers have identified new genetic variants that influence the risk of obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, according to findings from two studies published online this week. .. read more.. Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity causes prolonged inflammation of heart tissue that in turn boosts heart failure risk, according to a U.S. study of almost 7,000 people. .. read more.. Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity
(AP)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
AP - Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles. The dietitian lays down the law for recruits, veterans and top brass, letting them know that eating right can help them do a better job and could even sa.. .. read more.. Obesity studies explain genetic risks; lead to potential treatments
(AFP)
Monday, May 5, 2008
AFP - New investigations into obesity may identify people with an inherited risk of weight gain, explain why crash diets often fail and address a danger period in childhood that leads to obesity in adult life. .. read more.. Chewing the fat: New targets emerge for tackling obesity
(AFP)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
AFP - New investigations into obesity may identify people with an inherited risk of weight gain, explain why crash diets often fail and address a danger period in childhood that leads to obesity in adult life. .. read more.. Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
(HealthDay)
Friday, May 2, 2008
HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- A study of women with a wide range of body-mass indexes (BMIs) found that obesity may worsen the impact of asthma and also mask its severity in standard tests. .. read more.. Asthma attacks worsened by obesity
(Reuters)
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Reuters - In asthma patients, dynamic hyperinflation, following a test measure airway hypersensitivity, is greater in obese individuals than in their nonobese counterparts, which helps explain why asthma is perceived to be more severe in patients with a higher body mass index (BMI), investigators in.. .. read more.. Can the Government Regulate Your Weight?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Is increased regulation the best way to tackle obesity and eating disorders? .. read more.. Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
(HealthDay)
Monday, April 28, 2008
HealthDay - SUNDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Many older adults don't get enough sleep, which can increase the risk of serious health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. .. read more.. |
