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Health

NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

NY Health Commissioner Calls for Tax on Sugared Drinks

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that imposing a tax on sodas and sports...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 15:08
Lack of Self-Control May Predispose Kids to Weight Gain

Lack of Self-Control May Predispose Kids to Weight Gain

A study released in the April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association’s...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 16:04
Rapid Weight Gain in Early Infancy Predisposes to Childhood Obesity

Rapid Weight Gain in Early Infancy Predisposes to Childhood Obesity

I am sure every mommy is happy to see her baby has a good appetite. Even more, they don’t...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 19:23
Too Much TV May Double Risk of Asthma in Kids

Too Much TV May Double Risk of Asthma in Kids

Watching television for more than two hours a day is not healthy for the kids…this is...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 14:03
The Number of Kids in Need of Statins Lower than Expected

The Number of Kids in Need of Statins Lower than Expected

Fewer than 1 percent of American kids need cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new study...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 14:00
Obesity Linked to Birth Defects

Obesity Linked to Birth Defects

  Tuesday, British researchers informed that obese women were more prone to giving birth to...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 21:46
Most Children Take Vitamins, But They Don’t Really Need Them

Most Children Take Vitamins, But They Don’t Really Need Them

According to a newly released study, most children who take vitamins don’t really need them....
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 17:00
Gastric Bypass Causes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes in Teens

Gastric Bypass Causes Remission of Type 2 Diabetes in Teens

A new study found out that weight-loss surgery can reverse diabetes in teenagers. The study, which...
» read full story December 29th, 2008 - 14:51
Gene Variant May Predispose Children to Craving for Junk Food

Gene Variant May Predispose Children to Craving for Junk Food

A gene variation may play a significant role in the control of food intake and food choices,...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 12:50
TV Ads for Fast Food Contribute To Childhood Obesity

TV Ads for Fast Food Contribute To Childhood Obesity

Banning fast food ads from children’s television programs would help to cull the number of...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 14:39
Will Fast Food Ads Be Banned?

Will Fast Food Ads Be Banned?

Health experts around the world have concluded that it’s time to ban some ads for fast food...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 21:33
Censoring Fast-Food TV Ads Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

Censoring Fast-Food TV Ads Might Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

Banning fast-food advertising could lead to a decrease in the number of overweight and obese...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 14:30
AHA's Study Says Obese Teenagers Have Old Arteries

AHA's Study Says Obese Teenagers Have Old Arteries

Research presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting that was held in New...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 22:20
Study Concludes Brain Signals Can Predict Weight Gain

Study Concludes Brain Signals Can Predict Weight Gain

A study published in the October 17 issue of the journal Science has revealed that overweight...
» read full story October 19th, 2008 - 13:13
Dopamine Explains Obesity?

Dopamine Explains Obesity?

Obesity has two known causes so far: it may hereditary or it may be an effect of overeating. In...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 20:08
Is Reading A Good Exercise For Losing Weight?

Is Reading A Good Exercise For Losing Weight?

It is a known fact that besides certain chemical reactions of the body, weight problems can be...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 13:17
Study Says: Literature Helps Obese Kids Lose Weight

Study Says: Literature Helps Obese Kids Lose Weight

Does the link between reading and losing weight ring you a bell? Of course it doesn’t! I bet you...
» read full story October 05th, 2008 - 15:28
Some Cereals Might Not Be As Healthy As Thought

Some Cereals Might Not Be As Healthy As Thought

Parents now have another thing to worry about. According to Consumer Reports, some breakfast...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 14:38
Plastic Chemical Linked To Diabetes And Heart Disease

Plastic Chemical Linked To Diabetes And Heart Disease

Although 9 out of 10 Americans have Bisphenol A in their bodies, the Food and Drug Administration...
» read full story September 22nd, 2008 - 14:00
LA Restaurants Required to Display Calories on Menus

LA Restaurants Required to Display Calories on Menus

The Los Angels City Council voted to draft a law that would require large chain restaurants in the...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 14:30
Update: Physical Activity Can Reverse Effects Of Obesity Gene

Update: Physical Activity Can Reverse Effects Of Obesity Gene

As obesity increasingly becomes a global health concern, researchers all over the world try to...
» read full story September 09th, 2008 - 14:15
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices Help Control Diabetes Better

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices Help Control Diabetes Better

Adults with type 1 diabetes who use continuous glucose monitoring devices to control their blood...
» read full story September 09th, 2008 - 14:00
Brain Chemical, Missing Genes Associated with Obesity, Study Shows

Brain Chemical, Missing Genes Associated with Obesity, Study Shows

If the rate of obesity and overweight continues to rise, 75 percent of adults and nearly 24...
» read full story August 28th, 2008 - 14:33
Report Says Obesity Rates Worsen In 37 US States

Report Says Obesity Rates Worsen In 37 US States

Obesity-related risks don’t seem to scare too many people in the US if considering the findings...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 14:35
What Do Ear Infections And Obesity Have In Common?

What Do Ear Infections And Obesity Have In Common?

A recent study conducted by Linda Bartoshuk of the University of Florida College of Dentistry...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 16:40
Ear Infections Could Lead to Childhood Obesity

Ear Infections Could Lead to Childhood Obesity

Frequent ear infections or tonsil trouble may raise your child’s risk of being obese according to...
» read full story August 15th, 2008 - 14:35
Reduced REM Sleep Associated With Obesity

Reduced REM Sleep Associated With Obesity

Getting too little sleep or not spending enough time in rapid eye movement, or REM sleep, is...
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 15:25
Sleep Apnea Could Put You at Increased Risk of Death

Sleep Apnea Could Put You at Increased Risk of Death

People suffering from sleep apnea are three to four times more likely to die prematurely, according...
» read full story August 02nd, 2008 - 12:22
Kids Head to Inactivity By Age 15, New Research Shows

Kids Head to Inactivity By Age 15, New Research Shows

As kids grow from pre-pubescence into teens, their rate of physical activity starts declining...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 11:18
AAP Makes Controversial Recommendations for Statin Use in Kids

AAP Makes Controversial Recommendations for Statin Use in Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines, recommending testing of overweight...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 17:55
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Movies

‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

"Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" was the star of the ceremony as it won three...
» read full story January 25th, 2009 - 14:45
“Mall Cop” Tops Box Office List

“Mall Cop” Tops Box Office List

  During its first week in United States theaters, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” managed...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 17:41
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World

Obesity Rates Continue To Rise In 37 U.S. States

In spite of initiatives such as public service campaigns warning about the risks extra weight...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 21:55
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Music

Britney Spears Could Be Held 14 More Days in UCLA

Britney Spears Could Be Held 14 More Days in UCLA

There are reports that Britney Spears may spend 14 additional day in the psychiatric center of...
» read full story February 03rd, 2008 - 13:01
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Science

Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

As kids grow from pre-pubescence into teens, their rate of physical activity starts declining...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 20:19
By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

A new study from John Hopkins University reveals that if Americans continue with their bad habits...
» read full story July 22nd, 2007 - 18:38
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Specials

Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

Researchers Link TV Ads With Childhood Obesity

A new study found a connection between fast-food television advertisements and childhood...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 20:00
Couch Potatoes Have Now Something to Fear: Ban on Fast Food Adverts

Couch Potatoes Have Now Something to Fear: Ban on Fast Food Adverts

A new study demonstrates that banning fast food advertisements from children’s television programs...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:00

Puppies Help Kids Shed Fat

Sydney - Old people with pets live longer and are healthier than those who don't share their home...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 10:07
Government: Get Fit To Avoid Health Risks!

Government: Get Fit To Avoid Health Risks!

Whether you’re young or old, you need to keep moving! No matter you’re doing brisk walks, running...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 14:40
Book’s Overweight Character “Teaches” Girls to Lose Weight

Book’s Overweight Character “Teaches” Girls to Lose Weight

As obesity increasingly becomes a global health concern, researchers try to figure out what we can...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 14:41
The Hidden Danger of a Bowl of Cereals

The Hidden Danger of a Bowl of Cereals

Breakfast cereals can be served easily and provide sufficient energy at the beginning of a new...
» read full story October 03rd, 2008 - 15:11
LA Chain Restaurants to List Calories on Their Menus

LA Chain Restaurants to List Calories on Their Menus

In an attempt to reduce the number of obese and overweight people, large chain restaurants in the...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 16:32
Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to change its guidelines regarding children and...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 15:13
8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

Kids as young as 8 are recommended cholesterol-lowering drugs if diet alone fails to work in order...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 10:42
Report: San Francisco - The Fittest City in the US

Report: San Francisco - The Fittest City in the US

A scientific analysis by the American College of Sports Medicine released at its annual meeting in...
» read full story June 01st, 2008 - 09:44
Study: 75% of Adults in US Overweight by 2015

Study: 75% of Adults in US Overweight by 2015

Obesity is an increasingly alarming health condition worldwide and a new study adds to the alarm:...
» read full story July 12th, 2007 - 17:57
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