A new study, published in The Journal of Public Health which examined changes in BMI in children aged 4-11 years, found that that the number of obese children approximately doubles between the first and last years of primary ...
May 20, 2015
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Children born since the 1980s are two to three times more likely than older generations to be overweight or obese by the age of 10, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine. The study, conducted by researchers ...
May 19, 2015
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(HealthDay)—For obese Americans who are low on vitamin D, taking a supplement of the nutrient might help them lose weight, a new study suggests.
May 9, 2015
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(HealthDay)—People who live at higher altitudes are less likely to become overweight or obese, a new study suggests.
May 8, 2015
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A new study conducted in collaboration between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Harokopio University has found that when an expecting mother gains more weight than recommended, does not exercise or ...
May 6, 2015
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Europe faces an obesity crisis of "enormous proportions" as unhealthy diets and physical inactivity inflate waistlines and health costs, the World Health Organization claimed Wednesday.
May 5, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Though it may not always be easy, helping young children develop healthy eating habits is worth the effort, experts say.
Apr 28, 2015
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Weight loss is never easy, but it's important for overweight people with type 2 diabetes seeking to control their blood sugar levels and optimize their health. A small clinical trial among such patients led by Joslin Diabetes ...
Apr 28, 2015
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New research suggests GPs need more support to help them meet national guidelines to tackle obesity.
Apr 17, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Eating disorder education needs to reach overweight youth, according to a study published in the April issue of the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Apr 3, 2015
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