Saturday, May 28, 2011

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More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity (HealthDay)

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Youngsters who do not get enough sleep on a regular basis are more likely to be overweight, a new study has found.

Weight Loss in Heavy, Obese Women Boosts Vitamin D Levels (HealthDay)

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Older women who are overweight or obese and lose more than 15 percent of their body weight could significantly boost their levels of vitamin D, new research suggests.
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Friday, May 27, 2011

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More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity (HealthDay)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Youngsters who do not get enough sleep on a regular basis are more likely to be overweight, a new study has found.

Sedentary Jobs Helping to Drive Obesity Epidemic (HealthDay)

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- As Americans sit -- literally -- in more sedentary jobs, they're packing on the pounds, and it's this inertia that's a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, new research suggests.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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Sleep Apnea and CPAPs: Not Just for Overweight People (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:38 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Studies done on lab mice revealed a link between sleep apnea and the spread of cancer. There's a persistent and dangerous myth circulating that only fat people have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. OSA is a congenital, structural problem in which breathing stops during sleep.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Study Sees Link Between Psoriasis, Obesity in Kids (HealthDay)

Posted: 20 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of psoriasis -- a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin -- is significantly higher among overweight and obese kids, researchers have found.
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Friday, May 20, 2011

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McDonald's stockholders reject obesity proposal (Reuters)

Posted: 19 May 2011 01:22 PM PDT

Reuters - McDonald's Corp spurned calls to assess the impact of its food on childhood obesity, and said its trademark clown Ronald McDonald would be hawking Happy Meals to kids for years to come.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Obese People at Higher Risk of Infection After Colon Surgery (HealthDay)

Posted: 17 May 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients are at a significantly increased risk for surgical site infections after undergoing partial or full removal of the colon, a new study finds.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Obese People at Higher Risk of Infection After Colon Surgery (HealthDay)

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients are at a significantly increased risk for surgical site infections after undergoing partial or full removal of the colon, a new study finds.
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Monday, May 16, 2011

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Scientists find "master switch" gene for obesity (Reuters)

Posted: 15 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Reuters - Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body, and say it should help in the search for treatments for obesity-related diseases.
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Friday, May 13, 2011

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Fat Stigma: How Online News May Worsen the Problem of Obesity (Time.com)

Posted: 13 May 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Time.com - Obesity researchers from Yale University say that online news outlets overwhelmingly use negative images of overweight people to illustrate stories about obesity

Are C-sections fueling the obesity epidemic? (Reuters)

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:19 PM PDT

Reuters - Young adults born via Cesarean section are more likely to be obese than those delivered vaginally, suggesting C-sections could be feeding the obesity epidemic, researchers have found.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

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Insecure Toddlers are More Likely to Become Obese (Time.com)

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Time.com - New research finds that toddlers who aren't securely attached may have a greater risk of being obese before they even start kindergarten

Fever During Pregnancy, Diabetes and Obesity May Raise Autism Risk (HealthDay)

Posted: 11 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Having the flu during pregnancy isn't associated with a heightened risk of autism or developmental delay in children, although having a fever during pregnancy might be.

Seven Top-Ranked Diets for Proven Success (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 11 May 2011 02:59 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - There is no one diet or eating plan that fits everyone, but Consumer Reports has ranked diet/eating plans according to their effectiveness for weight loss. Baby boomers, Generation Xs and all parties interested in shedding pounds take heed of the rankings: 1. Jenny Craig diet; 2. Slim-Fast Plan Diet; 3. Weight Watchers; 4. Zone Diet; 5. Ornish Diet; 6. Atkins Diet and 7. NutriSystem Diet.

Can obese pregnant women safely shed pounds? (Reuters)

Posted: 11 May 2011 02:28 PM PDT

Reuters - Women who are very obese may be able to safely lose some weight during pregnancy -- and possibly reduce their risk of needing a cesarean section, a new study suggests.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Insecure Toddlers are More Likely to Become Obese (Time.com)

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Time.com - New research finds that toddlers who aren't securely attached may have a greater risk of being obese before they even start kindergarten
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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Weight-Loss Surgery Seems No Riskier for Seniors (HealthDay)

Posted: 09 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors can undergo weight-loss surgery without any worse side effects than younger people experience, new research shows.

Risk for Problem Drinking May Rise After Gastric Bypass (HealthDay)

Posted: 09 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Could gastric bypass weight-loss surgery raise the odds for alcohol abuse afterwards?

Gastric Bypass May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Teens: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 09 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Adults who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery show improvement in biochemical cardiac risk factors, but teens that have the procedure may realize even greater heart health benefits, according to new research.

Canadian Inuit not immune to obesity risks - study (Reuters)

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:24 PM PDT

Reuters - A changing climate and a more settled lifestyle have removed any protection that Canada's Inuit people may once have had from diabetes, according to a report published on Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Friday, May 6, 2011

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Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Posted: 05 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds.

Prolonged Bottle Feeding Boosts Kids' Obesity Risk: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 05 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Babies who are still drinking from a bottle at 2 years of age may be prone to obesity by the time they turn 5, a new study suggests.

Images of Overweight People Can Thwart Diet, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Posted: 05 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Seeing overweight people can cause you to choose unhealthy foods and to eat more of them unless you consciously focus on your health goals, according to new research.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

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Obese Teens Lack Vitamin D, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Posted: 05 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds.

Prolonged Bottle Feeding Boosts Kids' Obesity Risk: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 05 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Babies who are still drinking from a bottle at 2 years of age may be prone to obesity by the time they turn 5, a new study suggests.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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FDA Gives Green Light to Tradjenta Type 2 Diabetes Pill (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 03 May 2011 09:04 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Type 2 diabetes patients have gotten several pieces of good news recently. First, that gastric bypass (bariatric) surgery improves insulin response and second that the FDA released Tradjenta for treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

Obese People Have Less Satisfying Sex Lives: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 May 2011 08:47 PM PDT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity may lower levels of sexual satisfaction, especially for women, a new study shows.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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Obese People Have Less Satisfying Sex Lives: Study (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity may lower levels of sexual satisfaction, especially for women, a new study shows.

Obese Pregnant Women May Have Tougher Time Fighting Infections (HealthDay)

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:48 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Obese pregnant women may have a harder time fighting off infections than leaner women do, new research suggests.

Gastric Bypass Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes: When Dieting Isn't Enough (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 02 May 2011 11:04 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - A recent study linked gastric bypass surgery (aka bariatric surgery, stomach stapling or banding) to reduced incidence of Type 2 Diabetes. GBP reduces the amount of amino acids circulating and improves the body's response to insulin.
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Monday, May 2, 2011

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Obese Pregnant Women May Have Tougher Time Fighting Infections (HealthDay)

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Obese pregnant women may have a harder time fighting off infections than leaner women do, new research suggests.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

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Amid 'war on obesity,' skeptics warn of stigma (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT

AP - The images are striking: Overweight boys and girls staring somberly from billboards and online videos, real-life embodiments of the blunt messages alongside.
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