Plastics chemical linked to obesity in kids
(HealthDay) -- It's hard to imagine a pacifier or a rubber ducky making your child fat.
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 25, 2012 |
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ENDO: serum phthalate levels higher in obese children
(HealthDay) -- Serum levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) are increased in obese versus nonobese children, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society, held from June ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 25, 2012 |
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Intranasal insulin linked to reduced food intake
(HealthDay) -- Intranasally administered insulin is associated with higher brain energy levels and reduced calorie intake, according to a study published online May 14 in Diabetes.
Diabetes
Jun 07, 2012 |
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Calorie-restricted diet keeps heart young
(Medical Xpress) -- People who restrict their caloric intake in an effort to live longer have hearts that function more like those in people who are 20 years younger.
Medical research
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Low vitamin D in diet increases stroke risk in Japanese-Americans
Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study reported in Stroke, an American Heart Association journal.
Cardiology
May 24, 2012 |
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New study examines what could predict children's snack choices
Attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behavior control are all factors that could affect a child's decision in either reaching for an apple or grabbing a bag of chips, according to a new study out of the University ...
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May 07, 2012 |
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Culturally tailored program helps Mexican-American women lose weight
Mexican-American women who participated in a culturally tailored weight management program lost weight, reduced their fat and sugar consumption and improved their eating habits according to a new study funded by the National ...
Health
Apr 30, 2012 |
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'Why Calories Count' weighs in on food and politics
A calorie is simply a measurement of energy. But it's also the source of confusion and worry for many people trying to lose weight. At the same time, calories -- too few or too many -- are causing health problems ...
Health
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Gut organisms could be clue in controlling obesity risk
The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept of energy balance (energy consumed = energy expended ...
Medical research
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Potato consumption lower than expected
Calorie intake from white potatoes is surprisingly modest for adults and school-aged children, according to a new study released today at the Experimental Biology 2012 Annual Meeting.
Other
Apr 21, 2012 |
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How many calories does it take to reach childhood obesity prevention goals?
In order for the nation to achieve goals set by the federal government for reducing obesity rates by 2020, children in the United States would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day, researchers calculated ...
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Apr 10, 2012 |
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Ultimate volumetrics diet book helps people lose weight, manage hunger
A new book by Barbara Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences and Helen A. Guthrie Chair in Nutrition at Penn State, aims to help people control their hunger while also losing weight. "The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet" will ...
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Mar 26, 2012 |
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Snacking associated with increased calories, decreased nutrients
Snacking is a dietary behavior that has increased in recent decades in the United States, while percentages of the population who are overweight and obese also have increased. Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
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Mar 13, 2012 |
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Excessive cured meat consumption increases risk of hospital readmissions for COPD patients
An excessive intake of cured meats, such as salami, chorizo and bacon, can increase readmission to hospital for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study by Spanish researchers from the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Battling obesity with better mathematical models
In the war to lose weight it may be something other than willpower or junk food that's preventing victory: it could be faulty use of mathematics.
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Feb 23, 2012 |
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