Overweight? You can scale back weight gain in pregnancy
(HealthDay)—Women who are overweight or obese should gain less weight during pregnancy than moms-to-be of normal weight, according to new recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Dec 21, 2012 |
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Intensive weight-loss intervention linked with increased chance of partial remission from diabetes
Among overweight adults, participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention (that included counseling sessions and targets to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity) was associated with a greater likelihood ...
Diabetes
Dec 18, 2012 |
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Hair care issues contribute to exercise barriers for African-American women
Hair care and maintenance issues are primary factors that deter African-American women from exercising, a major health concern for a group that has the highest rates of overweight or obesity in the country.
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Dec 17, 2012 |
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Mothers' pre-pregnancy weight tied to kids' IQ, study says
(HealthDay)—Children whose mothers went into pregnancy overweight may have slightly lower scores on certain tests of verbal and numbers skills, a new study says.
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Dec 12, 2012 |
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The cost of obesity examined
Researchers from The University of Auckland have announced the results of a recent study showing that overweight and obesity in New Zealand costs the country between NZ$722 million and NZ$849 million a year in health care ...
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Pre-diabetic patients respond to self-directed lifestyle interventions, researchers say
Efforts to help overweight patients avoid diabetes through lifestyle changes need not rely on intensive, one-on-one focused programs, a new clinical study from the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Palo Alto ...
Diabetes
Dec 10, 2012 |
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Mobile app boosts weight loss by 15 pounds
Using a mobile app that tracks eating and activity helped people lose an average of 15 pounds and keep it off for at least a year, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Dec 10, 2012 |
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Overweight pregnant women not getting proper weight-gain advice
Overweight women are not receiving proper advice on healthy weight gains or appropriate exercise levels during their pregnancies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 10, 2012 |
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Social media may help fight childhood obesity
Social media may be an effective tool to help children overcome obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Which group of Asian-American children is at highest risk for obesity?
Asian-American children have been at low risk for being overweight or obese compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., but that may be changing. Yet as rates of overweight and obesity rise, the ...
Overweight and Obesity
Nov 29, 2012 |
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For kids to be healthy, physical activity even more important than diet, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Physical activity rather than food has the biggest impact on children's weight according to new data from the Lifestyle of our Kids (LOOK) longitudinal study.
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Nov 22, 2012 |
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Research supports role of BMI in incident asthma in children
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese children have a significantly increased risk of incident asthma, with evidence of a dose-response effect of elevated body mass index (BMI), according to a meta-analysis ...
Overweight and Obesity
Nov 20, 2012 |
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First study of eating disorders in teen ER patients suggests an opportunity to spot hidden problems
Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case.
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Nov 19, 2012 |
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Daycare has many benefits for children, but researchers find mysterious link with overweight
Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the ...
Overweight and Obesity
Nov 18, 2012 |
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Extra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Nov 12, 2012 |
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