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Bromocriptine: A New Type of Type 2 Drug
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...people who have never had a problem with overweight or obesity think that obesity is caused... Read more »
Asthma and Obesity: A Losing Combination
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...the 85th percentile but under 95th percentile are mildly overweight, but children over that 95th... Read more »
Another Reason to Lose Weight
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...causal mechanism, namely increased hormone levels. "Obesity influences the levels of a number of... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertChildhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart... Read more »
Obesity Detrimental to Bones?
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...latest study indicates bones are no stronger in the overweight group than in their counterparts.... 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 »Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
...tingling or burning, in the extremitiesSymptoms in children are often different:Most children are obese or overweightIncreased urination is mild or even absentMany children develop a skin problem... 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 »Serving size
...carbohydrates and fat for all of the servings that you eat. Serving size is an important in weight. Being overweight or obese contributes to elevated blood sugar levels. If you are overweight,... Read more »Images
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...off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes,... Read more »
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...reduced-calorie diet as an aid to help significantly overweight (obese) people lose weight. It... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Can Women be fat and fit?
May 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more... Read summary »
Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMI
April 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A woman's height to weight ratio -- commonly known as her BMI (body mass index) -- could reflect more than her physical... 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 »
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