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Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, 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 obesity, it will surpass smoking as the most important preventable cause of death in America.
Some studies indicate that the following health risks by body mass:
- The lowest risks for heart disease,...
Expert & Community Posts
Taking care of your bones
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert...risk of a fracture. Corticosteroids tend to induce bone loss in certain areas of your skeleton... Read more »
Why vitamin D is so important for people with RA: Part 1
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...steroids, like Prednisone, used to treat RA can cause bone loss and RA. Some osteoporosis... Read more »
Over Age 65? Any Bone Fracture Might Indicate Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert..."Saints and Spinners" fundraiser to combat childhood obesity with Oprah's Dr.... Read more »
Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype
By Sue Chung , Health ExpertEach week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members... Read more »
Measuring Obesity on Antidepressants
By Judith Wurtman , Health Expert...or a scale may not be the best way of determining obesity. There are three types of measurements... Read more »
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Diet, Weight and Osteoarthritis Prevention
...helps to keep the muscles that surround and help support the joints strong. It also helps decrease bone loss and can reduce joint swelling and pain. Not to mention the vital role that physical... Read more »Eating Disorders: Causes
...abuse. Studies have reported sexual abuse rates as high as 35% in women with bulimia.Family History of Obesity. People with bulimia are more likely than average to have an obese parent or to have... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Risk Factors
...disease.Menopause. Estrogen deficiency after menopause reduces bone mineral density, which can lead to bone loss. Bone loss is associated both with periodontal disease and osteoporosis. A 2005... Read more »Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia
...DensityOral Contraceptives. Although abnormal reproductive hormone balances appear to be more important in bone loss than low weight, the use of oral contraceptives (OCs), which contain estrogen... Read more »Surgery for Weight Loss
...deficiencies, particularly with malabsorptive operations. This can lead to anemia and increase the risk for bone loss and osteoporosis. Sufficient mineral and vitamin supplements are... Read more »Images
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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 »
Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... 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 »
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 »
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