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Public transit systems contribute to weight loss and improved health
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Jun 30 10

Increasing the availability of public transit systems is one among a number of modifications to the built environment that offers opportunities for increasing physical… Public transit systems contribute to weight loss and improved health   

 
 

Severe Obesity Becoming More Common in Sixth-Graders
• Obesity • Jun 29 10

Nearly 7 percent of sixth-graders across the U.S. are severely obese, reveals a new study appearing online in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

“Severe… Severe Obesity Becoming More Common in Sixth-Graders   

 
 

Sedentary Behavior Puts White Women at Greatest Risk for Obesity
• Gender: Female • • Obesity • Jun 29 10

Obesity is climbing steadily among American women and an inactive lifestyle is one risk factor. A new study finds that sedentary white women are… Sedentary Behavior Puts White Women at Greatest Risk for Obesity   

 
 

Large Gap in Diabetes, Obesity Screening Among U.S. Health Clinics
• Diabetes • • Obesity • Jun 23 10

A new nationwide study finds that some local health clinics do not offer diabetes screening or obesity prevention programs to their clients, who tend… Large Gap in Diabetes, Obesity Screening Among U.S. Health Clinics   

 
 

Obesity, Weight Gain in Middle Age Associated With Increased Risk of Diabetes Among Older Adults
• Diabetes • • Aging and Gerontology • • Obesity • Jun 23 10

For individuals 65 years of age and older, obesity, excess body fat around the waist and gaining weight after the age of 50 are… Obesity, Weight Gain in Middle Age Associated With Increased Risk of Diabetes Among Older Adults   

 
 

Study shows a possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat
• Dental Health • • Obesity • Jun 22 10

Preschool children with tooth decay may be more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population and, regardless of weight, are more… Study shows a possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat   

 
 

Lifestyle intervention reduces preschoolers’ body fat, improves fitness
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 22 10

Migrant children are at increased risk of obesity, but a new study shows that a program teaching multiple lifestyle changes to predominantly migrant preschoolers… Lifestyle intervention reduces preschoolers’ body fat, improves fitness   

 
 

Certain Obese People are Not at High Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
• Diabetes • • Heart • • Obesity • Jun 21 10

Obese people without metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, do not have the elevated cardiovascular… Certain Obese People are Not at High Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes   

 
 

US obesity rates could fall if soda pop prices rise
• Obesity • • Public Health • Jun 21 10

Raising the price of sugary soft drinks will likely prompt thirsty consumers to seek out cheaper, healthier beverages, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

… US obesity rates could fall if soda pop prices rise   
 
 

More Americans exercise, but they are still obese
• Obesity • Jun 17 10

More Americans are exercising but rates of obesity and smoking have not changed, according to the latest government data.

A survey by the U.S.… More Americans exercise, but they are still obese   

 
 

Extreme obesity ups pregnancy complication risk
• Obesity • • Pregnancy • Jun 17 10

So-called “super obese” women are at sharply higher risk of a potentially fatal pregnancy complication compared to their normal-weight peers, especially if they gain… Extreme obesity ups pregnancy complication risk   

 
 

US food guidelines should focus on fat, panel says
• Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • • Obesity • Jun 15 10

New U.S. nutritional guidelines should focus on keeping Americans from getting fatter than they already are, with an emphasis on whole grains, fruit and… US food guidelines should focus on fat, panel says   

 
 

Pediatricians can help parents recognize overweight preschoolers
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 15 10

Parents are more likely to underestimate their preschool children’s weight when pediatricians do not tell them their children are overweight or gaining weight too… Pediatricians can help parents recognize overweight preschoolers   

 
 

Maternal Intimate Partner Violence Linked to Childhood Obesity
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 12 10

Preschool-aged children of mothers who have been chronically abused by their partners have an increased risk of developing obesity, according to a cohort trial… Maternal Intimate Partner Violence Linked to Childhood Obesity   

 
 

Sebelius stumps for anti-childhood obesity plan
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Public Health • Jun 12 10

The Obama administration is calling on mayors to help in the fight against childhood obesity because the effort won’t work if communities don’t engage… Sebelius stumps for anti-childhood obesity plan   

 
 

Childhood obesity linked to neighborhood social and economic status
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 11 10

Children in King County, Washington, are more likely to be obese if they live in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods. This is according to a team… Childhood obesity linked to neighborhood social and economic status   

 
 

Intimate Partner Violence Against Mothers Associated With Children’s Obesity
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 08 10

Children whose mothers report being abused by their partners appear more likely to be obese at age 5, according to a report in the… Intimate Partner Violence Against Mothers Associated With Children’s Obesity   

 
 

How to avoid teenager obesity?
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Jun 03 10

Chubby kids always tend to look adorable. But what separates chubby kids from those who are obese? Obesity has been a growing concern for… How to avoid teenager obesity?   

 
 

Dysfunction and Obesity
• Obesity • • Trauma & Injuries • Jun 03 10

If you’re overweight, you have injuries. You’ve been so inactive that these injuries have been dormant. They don’t show up until you finally remove… Dysfunction and Obesity   

 
 

Genes and obesity
• Genetics • • Obesity • Jun 03 10

Thick or thin. Whichever you are, it may not be your fault.

HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo says our weight may boil down to a… Genes and obesity   

 
 

Olympian Peszek wants to help fight obesity
• Obesity • • Public Health • Jun 03 10

For Samantha Peszek, the Olympic silver medal was just the beginning.

The recent Cathedral High School graduate plans to continue competing at the elite… Olympian Peszek wants to help fight obesity   

 
 

Normal Weight Obesity: Are You at Risk?
• Obesity • May 31 10

As excess body weight is such a common condition, a simple, easily obtainable measure of body “fatness” is necessary to quickly assess whether an… Normal Weight Obesity: Are You at Risk?   

 
 

Young Journalists: Obesity soars — Oliver to the rescue
• Obesity • • Public Health • May 31 10

There’s an epidemic sweeping our nation that I feel many people try to avoid, ignore, or just complain about and not act upon.

According… Young Journalists: Obesity soars — Oliver to the rescue   

 
 

Obesity and asthma are linked: study
• Asthma • • Obesity • May 31 10

A new study confirms a link between obesity and asthma.

A number of studies have shown an association between obesity and asthma, both of… Obesity and asthma are linked: study   

 
 

Adult obesity risk linked to infancy weight gain
• Obesity • May 27 10

A new study has associated greater early-infancy gains in weight and length to genetic markers for adult obesity risk.

The proportion of overweight and… Adult obesity risk linked to infancy weight gain   

 
 
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