How Does Obesity Cause Health Problems
Obesity linked to heart failure risk
April 16, 2009
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Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and... Read more »
Obesity and Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert...it has been linked with numerous additional health problems. It is very important for everyone... Read more »
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...the risk of heart disease and diabetes, among other problems. Metabolic syndrome is... Read more »
Obesity and Asthma Are Not a Great Mix
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...hospitalization for asthma by 5 times. Obesity is a national problem here in the U.S.... Read more »
Measuring Obesity on Antidepressants
By Judith Wurtman , Health Expert...develop type II diabetes, heart disease or orthopedic problems that often follow from... Read more »
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The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...obesity may impact mental health: Being obese is socially undesirableObesity causes physical problems and illnessesPeople with obesity are less physically active The study... Read more »Meet Dr. Patrika Tsai
...Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital. She specializes in nutrition and does research on childhood obesity. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Master’s degree in Public Health... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...abnormal perception of what his or her body looks like. Both conditions pose risks for serious medical problems, and anorexia nervosa can be life threatening. A combined approach using behavioral... Read more »Obesity Related Complications
...accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more chronic health problems than smoking, heavy drinking, or being poor. Furthermore, given the current increase in... Read more »Taking Responsibility for your Weight
...maintain a friendly, non confrontational relationship with a patient, and collect the "rent" on the problems that will develop over the years, or can risk alienating the patient by trying to... Read more »Images
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...possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor. Side Effects... Read more »
...and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur. A very serious allergic... Read more »
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Related News
Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
October 31, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and... Read summary »
Obesity Rates Based on Ethnicity
April 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests... Read summary »
Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy
August 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many believe obesity, diabetes and heart disease are close relatives. However, two new studies indicate weight alone does not... Read summary »
Obese Feel Social Discrimination
June 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) When obese people hear they need to exercise and eat a healthier diet, it may be doing more harm than good. Researchers from... Read summary »
Packing on Pounds Impacts the Gums
April 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? These days, obesity is being blamed for everything from diabetes to high blood pressure. But gum disease? Researchers who... Read summary »
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