Research involving pediatricians from the Hospital General de Valencia has shown that the children of women who were obese or had diabetes during pregnancy developed certain epigenetic alterations that predisposed them to ...
May 12, 2023
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Brendan Fraser's portrayal of an obese man in "The Whale" sparked an online debate about whether the film is "fatphobic" or an important narrative that addresses the issue of eating disorders. Regardless of whether the film ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Obesity causes many health problems and worsens several chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, some obese people are more susceptible to complications than others. Scientists have ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Since 1990, obesity rates in American children—particularly in rural and underserved areas—have skyrocketed due to a variety of factors, including more sedentary human behavior and an increase in food swamps, or communities ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Healthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.
Jan 18, 2023
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Collaborative research between University of Galway and Brunel University London has found that patients with severe and complicated obesity respond differently to a dietary weight loss program based on their genes.
Jan 5, 2023
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More than 60 million people of Hispanic heritage live in the U.S.
Sep 19, 2022
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More than 40 percent of American adults have obesity, a complex condition that can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. One mechanism by which obesity can lead to other health problems ...
Jun 27, 2022
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Children whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.
May 3, 2022
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Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
Mar 21, 2022
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