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Obesity in pregnancy strongest predictor of large babies
Obesity during pregnancy is the strongest predictor of whether a mother will give birth to a large infant, a new study suggests
'Obesity genes' may influence food choices, eating patterns
Researchers from the Miriam Hospital say individuals with variations in certain "obesity genes" tend to eat more meals and snacks, consume more calories per day and choose the same high fat, sugary foods.
U.S. Obesity Plateau Shows What Works in Weight Battle
Obesity has become a danger far greater than hunger. Yet amid the alarming stories about its harm to America’s health and economy, one bit of information has been drowned out: The percentage of U.S. adults who are obese appears to have plateaued.
Critic's Notebook: TV's focus on childhood obesity hits home
Take it from someone who knows: The struggle with childhood obesity, illustrated vividly on television, is a battle of both the mind and the mouth for an overweight kid. I was a pioneer of childhood obesity.
School programs lead fight against childhood obesity
School programs lead fight against childhood obesity Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:08 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2012 The program, which kicked off this year in six school districts in Texas, Florida and Georgia, is among a growing number using a more holistic approach ...
Matthew Tully: Childhood obesity is a threat we must take seriously
I read a new childhood obesity study that arrived in the office mail the other day more as a parent than a journalist, curious about the growing epidemic among this nation's alarmingly growing children. Although it's hard to imagine my son suffering from the problem -- he's a 15-month-old blaze of perpetual motion from sunrise to sunset -- I also know this is an issue no parent should take ...
Make obesity medical focus
Obesity is the nation's fastest growing health problem. The number of serious cases it spawns is expected to overtake the number caused by smoking, and experts predict that by 2030, 42 percent of American adults will be obese. Yet, while the health care
Pet obesity; an epidemic
A snapshot of an overweight cat. Obesity can be harmful to your pet, Pet MD says that the first step in rectifying the damage is to take your pet to a vetrinarian for heart and thyroid checks.
Obesity may contribute to shortage of organ donors
A new study has found that morbid obesity hinders organ donation and may even be contributing to a shortage of living kidney donors, according to researchers.
Doctors Should Ask Permission Before Discussing Patients' Weight
EDMONTON, ALBERTA-- - A new obesity management roadmap developed by the Canadian Obesity Network suggests that doctors and other health care providers ask for permission before discussing weight with their ...
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