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Normalization of 'plus-size' risks hidden danger of obesity
New research warns that the normalization of 'plus-size' body shapes may be leading to an increasing number of people underestimating their weight - undermining efforts to...
5 hours ago - ScienceDaily
More treatment options, less stigma needed for children with obesity
Despite childhood obesity and overweight being recognized as a public health crisis more than a decade ago, with intensive efforts devoted to addressing it, national survey...
10 hours ago - Healio
Higher BMI Tied to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Women age 18 to 54 years were less likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer if they were overweight rather than underweight. Medscape Medical News
15 hours ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Researchers discover new type of cell that hinders formation of fat cells
Obesity is the plague of our times. Some 80 percent of obese people will develop Type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives, and being overweight is also a significant risk...
21 hours ago - News Medical
Why Obese People Find It So Tough to Slim Down
People who overweight and obese hold starkly different views on diet and exercise than their normal-weight peers, making it difficult for them to get to a healthy weight, a new...
2 days ago - Web MD - 2 articles
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Attenuates the Obesity Risk in Chinese Children Who Have Parents with Overweight/Obesity
To evaluate the impact of parental weight status and offspring cardiorespiratory fitness on the risk of obesity among Chinese children.
2 days ago - The Journal of Pediatrics
Exercise Four to Five Times a Week to Prevent Arterial Stiffness
By Dr. Mercola Many associate the normal aging process with hypertension, chronic disease and heart disease. However, while these conditions are common in an aging population...
2 days ago - Mercola - 3 articles
Do mothers accurately identify their child's overweight/obesity status during early childhood? Evidence from a nationally representative cohort study
Maternal recognition of overweight/obesity during early childhood is a key determinant in achieving healthy weight status in children. The aim of this study is to 1)...
3 days ago - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
When it comes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, more is better
Overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain and significantly improve function and mobility with weight loss. New research reveals that a 20% or...
4 days ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Ultrasound-based technology for assessing overweight adolescents with liver disease
Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have successfully tested a new technology for use in the assessment of overweight adolescents with liver disease.
4 days ago - News Medical - 3 articles
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Weight Loss May Reduce Atrial Fibrillation in Obese Individuals
Weight loss may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in obesity sufferers. Obesity and lifestyle factors are associated with progression of atrial fibrillation which is a...
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Toothpaste alone isn't enough to protect your teeth from damage: To achieve good oral health, having a good diet is also essential, according to a study published in the...
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Rosemary essential oil has been identified as a potential alternative treatment for stress. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into ROEO's...
Moringa oleifera lam. leaf powder can help HIV patients stay healthy during...
The leaf powder of Moringa oleifera lam. could help human immunodeficiency virus patients stay healthy during antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published in the...
Give Your Breakfast a Low-Carb Boost With This Veggie-fied Twist on Toast
This low-carb zucchini toast is thick and delicious and takes less than 40 minutes to make, via PaleoHacks . Struggling to find the perfect low-carb bread alternative? What...
Texas company recalls raw, frozen ground beef for E. coli
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What's in Season for Summer? Nutrients Found in Seasonal Produce
Holli Ryan RD, LD/N Summer Produce Guide Shopping with the seasons can help you save money on produce while staying healthy. Eating locally grown produce may even provide you...
Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
Juicy grilled chicken, zucchini and tomatoes topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto served over couscous. There's nothing better than making pesto from scratch! It...