News tagged with obesity problem
'Catch-up' growth signals revealed
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Michigan researchers have uncovered molecular signals that regulate catch-up growth -- the growth spurt that occurs when normal conditions are restored after a fetus, young animal or child has ...
Jan 27, 2011 |
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Standing desks rising in popularity
Last year, Kerri Campbell made a decision: She would no longer sit at her desk eight hours a day. Today, the retail broker for Daymon Worldwide in Pleasanton, Calif., stands on a couple of black pads, each about an inch think. ...
Jun 22, 2011 |
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Study: Being obese can take years off your life
(AP) -- Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as smoking, a new study says. British researchers at the University of Oxford analyzed 57 studies mostly in Europe and North America, ...
Mar 17, 2009 |
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FDA rejects new obesity drug Qnexa
The US Food and Drug Administration has rejected a marketing request by Vivus for its new obesity treatment called Qnexa, because it considers it a health risk, the California-based biotech firm said in a statement.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 30, 2010 |
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Having a strong community protects adolescents from risky health behaviors
Children who grow up in poverty have health problems as adults. But a new study finds that poor adolescents who live in communities with more social cohesiveness and control get some measure of protection; they're less likely ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 02, 2011 |
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Expectant moms who smoke could cause abdominal obesity in teens
(PhysOrg.com) -- Smoking during pregnancy is a known risk factor for a variety of health problems for babies, including low birth weight, respiratory issues and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A ...
Apr 27, 2010 |
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Children with emotional difficulties at higher risk for adult obesity
Previous research has shown that low self-esteem and emotional problems are found in people who are overweight or obese- but not which influences which. Research published today in the open access journal BMC Medicine, sheds ...
Sep 11, 2009 |
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Active and healthy schools get kids moving
Last month, first lady Michelle Obama launched "Let's Move," a new campaign to combat childhood obesity. The initiative seeks to improve school nutrition programs and promote physical activity. In Missouri, ...
May 19, 2010 |
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Ecstasy may be linked to sleep apnea
New research shows that recreational users of the drug known as ecstasy may be at a higher risk for sleep apnea. The study is published in the December 2, 2009, online issue of Neurology.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 02, 2009 |
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Severe obesity increases risks of health problems during surgery
Healthcare providers must carefully consider the unique risk factors related to severe obesity in patients undergoing all types of surgery, according to an American Heart Association scientific advisory published in Circulation: ...
Jun 15, 2009 |
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Small changes can lead to big rewards, says ASN president
Small changes can lead to big rewards, such as maintaining a healthy weight, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) President James O. Hill, PhD, describes in a recent report. The article, to be published in the February issue ...
Jan 13, 2009 |
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