Overweight & Obesity
US obesity problem is not budging, new data shows
America's weight problem isn't getting any better, according to new government research.
Oct 13, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults now obese (Update)
(HealthDay)—Almost forty percent adults in the United States are now obese, continuing an ever-expanding epidemic of obesity that's expected to lead to sicker Americans and higher health care costs.
Oct 13, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Don't blame food stamps for obesity in America
Politicians and scholars sometimes cast obesity as a problem that largely afflicts the poor. But as most obese adults aren't poor and most low-income adults aren't obese, this is a misconception.
Sep 5, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
U.S. obesity rate holding steady, but still high
(HealthDay)—Obesity rates in the United States appear to be leveling off, but Americans shouldn't think the battle of the bulge is won, health advocates say.
Aug 31, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain's self-regulation in teens at risk for obesity
In a small study that scanned the brains of teenagers while exposing them to tempting "food cues," researchers report that reduced activity in the brain's "self-regulation" system may be an important early predictor of adult ...
Aug 22, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Young adult obesity: A neglected, yet essential focus to reverse the obesity epidemic
The overall burden of the U.S. obesity epidemic continues to require new thinking. Prevention of obesity in young adults, while largely ignored as a target for prevention and study, will be critical to reversing the epidemic, ...
Jul 18, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
New anesthesia dosing models may increase safety of remifentanil for obese patients and children
Researchers have developed new dosing models that may provide the scientific basis for more accurate administration of remifentanil, a synthetic opioid commonly used during surgery, in children and obese patients. The dosing ...
Jun 29, 2017
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Health
Taxing sugary drinks would boost productivity, not just health
Many studies have looked at the potential benefits of a sugar tax interms of the longer, healthier lives and reduced health expenditure associated with tackling obesity.
Jun 21, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Flu shot less effective for obese adults
Although influenza vaccines are currently the best forms of protection to safeguard people against getting the flu, they are not effective in all cases. A study from Melinda Beck's research team at the University of North ...
Jun 6, 2017
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Diabetes
Breaking up sedentary time with upper body activity beneficial
(HealthDay)—For obese adults, performing short bouts of arm ergometry during prolonged sitting is associated with reduced mean blood glucose and insulin incremental area under the curve (iAUC), according to a study published ...
May 30, 2017
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