Saturday, May 8, 2010

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Obese Kids May Be More Likely to Snore (HealthDay)

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - SATURDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Obese children are much more likely to snore than normal weight children, a new study finds.

Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children (HealthDay)

Posted: 07 May 2010 08:49 PM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- At the age of 5, Lauren Ashley began complaining that "her eyes hurt."
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Friday, May 7, 2010

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Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children (HealthDay)

Posted: 07 May 2010 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- At the age of 5, Lauren Ashley began complaining that "her eyes hurt."

Health Tip: What Causes IBD? (HealthDay)

Posted: 06 May 2010 08:49 PM PDT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of varied disorders affecting the intestines. Symptoms may include pain or bloating in the intestines, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, bloody stools and loss of appetite.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

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Surprising New Diet Tip: Lose Weight Quickly (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 06 May 2010 09:15 AM PDT

LiveScience.com - The key to long-term weight loss and maintenance might be to lose weight quickly rather than gradually, at least in the initial stages of dieting, a new study suggests.

Health Tip: What Causes IBD? (HealthDay)

Posted: 06 May 2010 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of varied disorders affecting the intestines. Symptoms may include pain or bloating in the intestines, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, bloody stools and loss of appetite.

Surgery "should be last resort for obese children" (Reuters)

Posted: 05 May 2010 04:06 PM PDT

Children play at a camp ouside Beijing in this August 3, 2006 file photo. REUTERS/Claro CortesReuters - Weight-loss surgery should only be used in the most severely obese of children, and then only with extreme caution due to the risks and the fact its effectiveness remains unknown, health experts said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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Lack of Sleep in Teen Boys Linked to Obesity (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 05 May 2010 06:10 AM PDT

LiveScience.com - Teens might be tempted to stay up late, cramming for an exam or text messaging with friends. But the lack of shut eye could lead to expanding waistlines, particularly for boys, a new study finds.

Qnexa weight loss drug lowers blood pressure: study (Reuters)

Posted: 04 May 2010 11:51 AM PDT

Reuters - An experimental weight loss drug that pairs a stimulant with an epilepsy drug helped patients lose weight and keep it off for a year and also lowered blood pressure, a researcher said on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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Bullies Target Obese Kids (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 May 2010 08:49 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- For kids, a few extra pounds may invite trouble from the schoolyard bully.

Obesity a Bigger Threat to Kids in Southern States (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 May 2010 08:49 PM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- For American children, where they are raised may be a strong predictor of whether they'll become obese or not.

Oregon has lowest rate of childhood obesity (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2010 01:24 PM PDT

U.S. map shows childhood obesity prevalence by state.AP - What's the magic in Oregon that keeps kids lean? It's a mystery health officials would like to solve as they admit all states are failing — by a mile — to meet federal goals for childhood obesity.

Mississippi has most obese kids; Oregon the least (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2010 01:20 PM PDT

Pedestrians walk through Times Square in New York City in this August 28, 2007 file photo.Reuters - The childhood obesity epidemic is hitting some states much harder than others, threatening to further worsen geographic disparities in health, new research shows.

Obesity Linked to Low Testosterone in Men (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 03 May 2010 12:45 PM PDT

LiveScience.com - Men who are tipping the scales might want to get their testosterone levels checked, according to a new study showing obese mean are more likely than others to have low levels of this sex hormone.
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Monday, May 3, 2010

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Bullies Target Obese Kids (HealthDay)

Posted: 03 May 2010 09:03 AM PDT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- For kids, a few extra pounds may invite trouble from the schoolyard bully.

Obese Kids More Likely to Get Bullied (LiveScience.com)

Posted: 03 May 2010 06:10 AM PDT

LiveScience.com - Obese children have it tough. Not only are they set up for all kinds of health risks, including type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, they are more likely to be bullied than their svelte counterparts, a new study suggests.

Obese kids more apt to be bullied, study confirms (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2010 04:53 AM PDT

Two boys sit near water bottles at a camp outside Beijing int his August 3, 2006 file photo.Reuters - Obese children in grades 3 through 6 are more apt to be bullied by their classmates than children who are trim, regardless of their gender, race, social skills, or academic achievement, a study published today in Pediatrics shows.
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Saturday, May 1, 2010

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Obesity ups risk of painful fibromyalgia (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:33 AM PDT

Reuters - To help guard against the pain syndrome fibromyalgia, best to maintain a healthy weight and stay active, according to a new study from Norway.
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