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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is The Leading Cause Of Obesity In The Us

Fat cells are "sick" cells

October 03, 2008
A new study has found that the fat cells in obese people are "sick." The small study, published in the journal Diabetes, found significant differences between the fat cells of obese people and the fat cells of slim people. In obese patients, the cells produced proteins that lead to insulin resistance. This insulin resistance is associated with many of the obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Obesity and Race in the United States
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...there is an alarming disparity in the U.S. is the obesity epidemic, especially among women.  ... Read more »

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Sleep Duration and Obesity Linked
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...worldwide relationship between short sleep patterns and obesity both in childhood and adulthood.... Read more »

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Mom, Dad, and Spinach
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...importance of the environment versus genetics in the obesity epidemic.    Some genes have been... Read more »

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Inflammation – Not Obesity – Leads to Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...Prevention (CDC) buys into this argument. “We know obesity causes about two-thirds of... Read more »

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Obesity and Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

As a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for... Read more »

Health Guide

The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} A number of different studies have shown a link between anxiety and obesity, however, it is not known whether the obesity can contribute to feelings of... Read more »
Smoking and Obesity Increase Chances of Erectile Dysfunction
Tuesday’s New York Times article Smoking and Obesity Raise Risk of Erectile Woes highlights research that draws connections between certain lifestyle choices and erectile dysfunction. The study,... Read more »
Heart Health and the Environment
The obesity epidemic is ruining the environment.   We all know that excess weight is bad for health, but the environment, too?   Sure, you can replace incandescent light bulbs with compact... Read more »
Obesity
Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. There are many ways to determine if a person is obese, but experts believe that... Read more »
Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence of obesity in America has risen... Read more »

Related News

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 »

Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms to be may have more reason to stick to a healthy diet while they're pregnant. New research indicates a developing baby's... Read summary »

Heavier Through the Generations
July 29, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) There may be a reason Americans keep getting heavier from generation to generation. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine... Read summary »

Fat Causing Diseases
September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »

Exercise Reduces Hunger for Some Women
June 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Can exercise keep you from being hungry? A new report finds exercise reduces hunger in lean women, but not in obese women, which... Read summary »