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Although fewer people are smoking -- and therefore less likely to die from cigarette-related causes -- the obesity epidemic may negate any gains in life span, according to a new study.
Obesity in U.S. The proportion of U.S. adults who are obese was 26.1 percent in 2008, according to Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevenion.
A new study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health shows that obesity research may be misrepresented by scientists operating with particular biases on topics related to weight, nutrition and the food industry.
You send your kids to day care with the hopes that your preschooler will learn socialization skills. But a new study shows that toddlers in home-based day care may watch up to two hours of TV during their day
Susan Eichensehr can’t believe what some people eat, not only during the holidays, but year-round.
After two decades of scientifically and medically proven success in their field, Lightlake Therapeutics' experts have been granted ethical approval to begin selecting and gene testing subjects for a trial of a simple, safe and effective treatment for what the World Health Organisation has described as a global epidemic of unhealthy eating and obesity.
I remember an SNL sketch from a long time ago, in which a psychiatrist said, "Alcoholism is a three part disease: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's." Well, so is obesity. Statistics vary, however researchers believe that we gain anywhere from eight to 20 pounds over the holidays.
MyCareTeam, Inc., a leading vendor of Internet-based chronic disease management software, has released the newest version of its software offering. The new release now includes hypertension, congestive heart failure and weight management capabilities in addition to the existing diabetes monitoring features. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ...
The parents in Adena Health System's KidShape class finally beat the children in a family activity Tuesday night. The dodgeball game was fast-paced in the class' seventh week, showing the children and parents that getting active doesn't have to be a chore.
Study finds rising incidence of obesity could counter recent increases in longevity.
Two-thirds of Americans over the age of 18 are overweight, according to a report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Eight out of 10 states with the highest obesity rates are in the South, including Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, where more than 30 percent of the population is overweight.
- $225,000 Grant Supports Healthy Lifestyles, Obesity Prevention Program Among Children and Families -
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Headlines warning of a national obesity crisis have yet to make Americans any thinner or fitter. But making local streets, parks and downtown areas more inviting places to walk, jog or bicycle just might, says a leading national health and fitness advocate.
ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new studies show how important forming healthy food and beverage habits can be in children and adolescents.
Almost 85 percent of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. It can occur as a result of obesity, poor physical condition, improper lifting, a poor sleeping position, or trauma, among other things.
NEW ORLEANS -- It's a common condition that can be made worse by nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, obesity, eating large meals and even stress. But some doctors say it might not be best to pop a pill every time you have heartburn or acid reflux, and you should know the latest warning on a popular medication. Heartburn can be a very painful problem after you eat. For some, it's chronic acid reflux ...
