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Obesity causes poorer cardiovascular health in young adults
Copenhagen, Denmark: Higher than normal body mass index is known to lead to cardiovascular ill-health in mid-to-late life, but there has been limited investigation of its...
6 hours ago - News Medical
Epigenetic modifications may increase obesity risk
Researchers have identified a possible association between epigenetic modifications, which control the activity of genes, and increased obesity risk, according to a press...
9 hours ago - Healio
New study finds dramatic reorganization of the gut caused by weight loss surgery
Obesity, already a global epidemic, is on the rise. Over one-third of the U.S. population is currently afflicted, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the monetary...
1 day ago - News Medical
Teasing Teens About Weight May Do Lasting Harm
They're more likely to be obese and struggle with emotional eating as adults, research finds Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bullying , Obesity in Children , Teen Mental Health
1 day ago - MedlinePlus
Your Cancer Risk Spikes If Your Waist Is Just 4 Inches Above Average
Photograph by Getty Images Grab a tape measure and see where you fit in You know that carrying around extra weight is bad news for your heart. But your gut might be warning...
1 day ago - Mens health
Helpful Online Weight Loss Programs
We live in a world where obesity and out-of-shape are becoming key words. Everywhere in North America we see a fast food restaurant on every corner. These fast food restaurants...
1 day ago - Body Slim Down - 7 articles
5 Weight Loss Tips From People Who Have Actually Done It
Most Americans want to lose weight , but it's no simple feat. Just ask someone who's done it. That's exactly what TIME did in a recent cover story looking at new weight loss...
2 days ago - Time - 2 articles
Thick Middle May Raise Risk of Some Cancers
Where fat is carried is as strong a predictor as BMI, research suggests Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer , Obesity
2 days ago - MedlinePlus - 2 articles
Expanding waistline linked to an increased risk of cancer
"A pot belly is a red flag for cancer," reports the Mail Online after a new study found an increase in waist circumference carries similar risks for developing cancer as raised...
2 days ago - NHS - 3 articles
Higher BMI Tied to Bigger Healthcare Costs
Ambulatory, inpatient care, cost of meds linked to obesity status
2 days ago - MedPageToday
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