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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 is a major problem nationwide, but at Lincoln University it could actually prevent some seniors from graduating.
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 ...
Using data from U.S. national surveys, the authors forecast that the adverse effect of increases in obesity on the nation's health over the next decade will exceed the benefits of declines in smoking. They estimate that the elimination of smoking and obesity by 2020 would increase the average life expectancy at the age of 18 by almost 4 years.
Smoking rates have gone down, but instead of enjoying longer and better quality lives, Americans are in danger of just the opposite, due to the rapid rise of obesity.
Over the past 20 years, smoking has dropped 20 percent, while obesity rates went up 50 percent.
If obesity trends continue, the negative effects on the U.S. population will overtake benefits gained from declining smoking rates, according to a U-M/Harvard study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Over the next decade the health benefits achieved because fewer Americans are smoking will be more than overshadowed by the negative health effects of the unchecked rise in obesity, new research suggests.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The overall health of the U.S. population has improved over the past three decades, largely because people have quit smoking in droves, but a new study suggests those gains might soon be wiped out if the rising obesity rates among Americans don't level off or drop.
Susan Eichensehr can’t believe what some people eat, not only during the holidays, but year-round.
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 ...
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
When schools serve healthier, more nutritious food, students do not compensate by eating more unhealthy food at home, a new Yale University study has found. In addition, the study shows that this type of school-based obesity prevention does not lead to weight concerns or body dissatisfaction among students. These findings refute arguments against the proliferation of programs to improve school ...
Adolescent obesity is a major public health problem that impacts one out of every three children, resulting in 4-5 million overweight youth in the United States. Researchers have now evaluated differences in weight control behaviors, including dietary intake and physical activity, comparing overweight adolescents who lost weight and those who did not in order to better understand which ...
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.
By: Deborah Rafferty Fruit fly study shows fat proteins could affect humans U researchers discovered a potential cause for human obesity—in fruit flies....
