Obesity

School lunch programs can reverse child obesity
Mar 05 10

In a series of high-profile events over the past few weeks, first lady Michelle Obama highlighted the problem of childhood obesity in the United… School lunch programs can reverse child obesity   

 

A Hidden Trigger of Obesity: Intestinal Bugs
Mar 05 10

If you’re fighting the battle of the bulge, most of your attention — and frustration — is probably aimed at your midsection. It makes… A Hidden Trigger of Obesity: Intestinal Bugs   

 

Could germs be making you fat?
Mar 05 10

Germs that make their home in the gut may help cause obesity and a range of health-threatening symptoms that go along with it, researchers… Could germs be making you fat?   

 

Community Involvement Important in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Mar 03 10

Community support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the… Community Involvement Important in Fight Against Childhood Obesity   

 

Obesity hits New York’s poor neighborhoods hardest
Mar 03 10

New York City’s obesity rate has climbed in recent years, but there are large variations across the city’s neighborhoods, with lower income areas hit… Obesity hits New York’s poor neighborhoods hardest   

 

Breaking down barriers to prevent childhood obesity
Mar 02 10

The US is facing many challenges in controlling the childhood obesity epidemic. Despite recent efforts and some progress, one third of US children are… Breaking down barriers to prevent childhood obesity   

 

Obesity Associated With Depression and Vice Versa
Mar 01 10

Obesity appears to be associated with an increased risk of depression, and depression also appears associated with an increased risk of developing obesity, according… Obesity Associated With Depression and Vice Versa   

 

Different fat types can help or hinder obese girls’ bone health
Mar 01 10

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), obese teenage girls with a… Different fat types can help or hinder obese girls’ bone health   

 

Marketing isn’t enough to combat childhood obesity
Mar 01 10

First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a tough but crucial challenge with her new national campaign, “Let’s Move,” to combat childhood obesity. Just… Marketing isn’t enough to combat childhood obesity   

 

Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Risk
Mar 01 10

Obese children as young as age 3 show signs of an inflammatory response that has been linked to heart disease later in life, researchers… Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Risk   

 

State targets obesity
Mar 01 10

About 280,000 Vermont adults – nearly 60 percent – are overweight or obese, prompting the state Health Department and the Attorney General’s office to… State targets obesity   

 

Childhood obesity prevention should begin early in life, possibly before birth
Mar 01 10

Efforts to prevent childhood obesity should begin far earlier than currently thought—perhaps even before birth—especially for minority children, according to a new study that… Childhood obesity prevention should begin early in life, possibly before birth   

 

Childhood obesity lower with household routines
Mar 01 10

Regular family dinners, adequate sleep and limited television may prevent obesity in preschool-age children, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Pediatrics.

Childhood obesity lower with household routines   
 

Obesity’s becoming a doggone problem
Feb 28 10

So it’s no surprise that as more people become obese, man’s best friend is becoming overweight too.

‘‘Overweight people are more likely to have… Obesity’s becoming a doggone problem   

 

Curbing childhood obesity
Feb 28 10

A group of Broome County children were served up some lessons in the kitchen Saturday as part of a day dedicated to healthy living.

Curbing childhood obesity   
 

Sebelius takes anti-obesity message to Olympics
Feb 28 10

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius wants Olympic athletes to be part of the fight against childhood obesity.

“It’s a great opportunity… Sebelius takes anti-obesity message to Olympics   

 

Childhood obesity a serious problem
Feb 27 10

Pediatric obesity is a significant problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of children who meet criteria… Childhood obesity a serious problem   

 

Put obesity problem on school table
Feb 27 10

I applaud First Mama Michelle Obama for launching “Let’s Move,” a program that seeks to reverse, within the modest span of a generation, the… Put obesity problem on school table   

 

Childhood obesity group making progress
Feb 26 10

It’s been more than a year since the Knoxville Area Coalition on Childhood Obesity formed, and the battle hasn’t gotten any smaller.

But at… Childhood obesity group making progress   

 

What Might Happen if We Emphasize BMI and Obesity, Mrs. Obama
Feb 26 10

Drawing attention to one facet of a child’s appearance or health is UNhealthy. As a mother I know this. One insult to an adolescent… What Might Happen if We Emphasize BMI and Obesity, Mrs. Obama   

 

Childhood obesity high, rate of insurance falling
Feb 26 10

Information about he status of the health of Nevada’s kindergarteners is available through a report published by the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and… Childhood obesity high, rate of insurance falling   

 

Junk food tax could help fight obesity: US study
Feb 26 10

Taxing high-fat and sugary junk food is a more effective way to fight obesity than making healthy foods like fruit and vegetables more affordable,… Junk food tax could help fight obesity: US study   

 

Can Gastric Bypass Surgery Lead to Diabetes Remission in Non-Obese Patients?
Feb 24 10

Dr. Francesco Rubino, chief of gastrointestinal metabolic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, is now enrolling overweight and mildly obese patients - those… Can Gastric Bypass Surgery Lead to Diabetes Remission in Non-Obese Patients?   

 

Obesity top health issue plaguing Georgia’s kids, survey says
Feb 24 10

Most Georgians consider obesity and child abuse as the top two issues plaguing children in this state, a survey from the Georgia Children’s Health… Obesity top health issue plaguing Georgia’s kids, survey says   

 

Obesity rates for U.S. immigrants vary
Feb 24 10

A U.S. Citizen originally from the Indian subcontinent is far more likely to become overweight, researchers say.

The study, conducted by Emory University found… Obesity rates for U.S. immigrants vary   

 
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