Obesity Health Problems
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Obesity Detrimental to Bones?
After a number of conflicting studies on whether extra weight is harmful to bone health, the latest research appears to weigh in on the... Read more »
Children with Obese Parents Are at Risk to Have Weight Problems
Obesity among US adults and kids has become such a prevalent problem, that the First Lady has made fighting childhood obesity (and by... Read more »
Neglecting, Binging on Sleep Proves Ineffective for Healthy Lifestyle
While most of us experience a few sleepless nights from time to time, chronic sleep loss can be a major problem, contributing to a number... Read more »
Obesity Misconceptions: Linking Obesity to Genetics
When thin people see someone who is overweight, many of them assume it's because all overweight people are slothful gluttons. Anyone... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood... Read more »
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Breathing problem affects more obese and African-American chil...
A nighttime breathing problem disproportionately affects children who are overweight and African-American, according to a new study. Researchers... Read more »
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pickwickian syndrome TreatmentThe treatment involves breathing assistance using special machines (mechanical ventilation). Options... Read more »
Inactivity, Obesity Keep Heart Health Rates Low
Doctors are better at treating heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, but experts say too many Americans are ignoring the basic rules for... Read more »
TV, internet use linked to obesity, ADHD in kids
A large new study has found that too much media exposure can harm kids’ health. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health, Yale, and the... Read more »
Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesObesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight... Read more »
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