Obesity Health Risks In Teens
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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 a person's
Adults with a BMIgreater than30 are considered obese. Adultswith a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight. There are exceptions. For example, an athlete may have a higher BMI but not be...
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Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...future of the world depends on our children. Their health is important. Obese children are not... Read more »
Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...innovative ideas. Do not prohibit all sweets and unhealthy favorite snacks from children's... Read more »
ADHD and Obesity: Is There a Link?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...researchers at the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health and the University of Toronto (Canada)... Read more »
Statins for Children: A Follow-Up
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...recommendations have proved controversial in the US, with some health professionals extremely... Read more »
Sleep Apnea Linked to Specific Body Type
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...sleep apnea in children, keep your youngsters on a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables.... Read more »
Health Guide
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »Desoxyn
...their blood pressure monitored to make sure increases in blood pressure are not causing additional health problems. Desoxyn can increase agitation and nervousness in patients, and therefore,... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...television also offers innumerable temptations with its advertisements for fast foods, sugar cereals, and unhealthy snacks. In one study obesity rates were lowest in children who watched... Read more »Asthma Risk Factors
...play a role in these differences than socioeconomic differences, such as having less access to optimal health care. Poverty is a consistent risk factor in most studies. Both the elderly and the... Read more »Depression: Suicide and Complications
...however. [See: Depression in the Elderly or Depression in Children in this report.]Effect on Physical HealthMajor depression in the elderly or in people with serious illness seems to reduce their... Read more »Images
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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 »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
Immigrant Children Less Active?
September 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Immigrant children in the U.S. may be less likely to join their local football or tennis teams than those born in America. This... Read summary »
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
May 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More women and teens are developing diabetes before they become pregnant. A new study from Kaiser Permanente looked at 175,249... Read summary »
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 »
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