Video: Search results for "overweight "

» 1 results in Movies  
dotclear

News: Search results for "overweight "

» 21 results in Specials» 1 results in World» 5 results in Science
» 74 results in Health» 9 results in Movies» 4 results in Music
» 1 results in Video Games  
dotclear

Video: Movies

Run Fatboy Run

A charming but oblivious overweight guy leaves his fiancee on their wedding day only to discover...
» view video
dotclear

News: Specials

'Tropic Thunder' Still The King Of Box Office, With 16 Million

'Tropic Thunder' Still The King Of Box Office, With 16 Million

Despite the controversies it has caused, or probably, because of them, the action comedy “Tropic...
» read full story August 25th, 2008 - 11:11
Obesity Comes With Heart Risks But Not Necessarily

Obesity Comes With Heart Risks But Not Necessarily

Hundreds of previous studies have showed that obesity comes with a number or risks, such as heart...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 19:30

The 44-Pound Prince Chunk Was a Foreclosure Victim, Owner Says

A 44-pound cat found on the streets of New Jersey was abandoned by a woman who claimed that her...
» read full story August 01st, 2008 - 14:09

Princess Chunky Just Two Pounds Away From the World Record

Princess Chunky is a 44-pound cat who is just two pounds away from the 1987 Guinness World Record...
» read full story July 31st, 2008 - 15:03

44-Pound Cat Up For Adoption

Who do you think is the most famous fat cat in New Jersey? Well, don't think of business men right...
» read full story July 30th, 2008 - 23:37
It Only Takes An Hour Of Daily Exercise For Women To Get In Shape

It Only Takes An Hour Of Daily Exercise For Women To Get In Shape

Losing weight can be a real pain just thinking about it, but in fact, a recent study found that it...
» read full story July 30th, 2008 - 15:35
More Exercise Is Required To Keep Weight Off

More Exercise Is Required To Keep Weight Off

A study carried out at the University of Pittsburgh found that more exercise was needed to maintain...
» read full story July 29th, 2008 - 17:49
Could Soy Foods Affect Male Fertility?

Could Soy Foods Affect Male Fertility?

Although many previous studies have shown that soya is good for humans by lowering cholesterol,...
» read full story July 28th, 2008 - 12:30
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
Write Down Everything You Eat, Lose More Weight

Write Down Everything You Eat, Lose More Weight

People writing down what they eat every day lose on average twice as much weight as those who...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 10:18
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
Weight Loss Surgery May Block Cancer

Weight Loss Surgery May Block Cancer

Weight loss surgery, or in medical terms gastric bypass surgery, appears to have more benefits...
» read full story June 20th, 2008 - 13:55
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
5 NY Restaurants Cited over ‘Must-Include-Calories’ Ruling

5 NY Restaurants Cited over ‘Must-Include-Calories’ Ruling

Almost three weeks after Judge Richard J. Holwell of the United States District Court in...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 16:37
Alarming Disparities in Life Expectancy across the US

Alarming Disparities in Life Expectancy across the US

Americans’ life expectancy is stagnating or falling as obesity, high blood pressure, different...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 11:38
Judge: Restaurants’ Menus Must Include Calories

Judge: Restaurants’ Menus Must Include Calories

Following several studies saying New Yorkers are gaining weight and being diagnosed with diabetes...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 16:58
Bob Dylan Receives Honorary Pulitzer Prize

Bob Dylan Receives Honorary Pulitzer Prize

Iconic rock singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has received an honorary Pulitzer Prize for “his profound...
» read full story April 08th, 2008 - 14:09
American Diabetes Risk Test Available Online - Get Tested!

American Diabetes Risk Test Available Online - Get Tested!

March 25th will mark the 20th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes...
» read full story March 25th, 2008 - 13:59
National Book Critics Circle Recipients Announced

National Book Critics Circle Recipients Announced

This year’s winners of the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Awards were announced...
» read full story March 07th, 2008 - 11:54
Biggest Loser Returns for Fourth Season

Biggest Loser Returns for Fourth Season

Television reality show “The Biggest Loser” returns tonight with its fourth season: NBC...
» read full story September 11th, 2007 - 20:29
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
dotclear

News: 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
Court Hearing In the Parking Lot for 500-Pound Man

Court Hearing In the Parking Lot for 500-Pound Man

A music shop owner from Long Island charged with selling fake Gibson Les Paul guitars has been...
» read full story May 05th, 2008 - 16:37
dotclear

News: Science

No More P.E.! A Pill That Could Replace Exercise May Be On Its Way

No More P.E.! A Pill That Could Replace Exercise May Be On Its Way

There is quite a good chance that scientists of the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in La...
» read full story August 01st, 2008 - 17:57
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
Write Down Everything You Eat, A Method To Lose More Weight

Write Down Everything You Eat, A Method To Lose More Weight

People writing down what they eat every day lose on average twice as much weight as those who...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 13:52
Researchers Claim They Found The “Skinny” Gene

Researchers Claim They Found The “Skinny” Gene

The researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a new cause for obesity. According...
» read full story September 05th, 2007 - 16:08
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
dotclear

News: Health

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
New Weapons in Obesity Fight

New Weapons in Obesity Fight

The origins of brown fat cells that could help fight obesity have been revealed. Researchers...
» read full story August 21st, 2008 - 21:55
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
Adult Obesity Reaches Alarming Rates

Adult Obesity Reaches Alarming Rates

A survey published in the report entitled “F As In Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 22:22
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
Fat Individuals Are Not Necessarily Unhealthy

Fat Individuals Are Not Necessarily Unhealthy

According to reports in the August 11 - 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, weight is not...
» read full story August 13th, 2008 - 22:08
Loosing Weight Helps Diabetes Control!

Loosing Weight Helps Diabetes Control!

By exercising often and eating a healthy diet that helps you loose weight or maintain a healthy...
» read full story August 13th, 2008 - 14:08
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
Women with High Bone Density More Likely to Develop Breast Cancer

Women with High Bone Density More Likely to Develop Breast Cancer

A study by researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson found that hip bone mineral...
» read full story July 29th, 2008 - 15:07
Exercising For 275 Minutes A Week Keeps Weight Off

Exercising For 275 Minutes A Week Keeps Weight Off

As obesity rates have significantly increased lately and consequently the number of...
» read full story July 29th, 2008 - 14:00
Study Finds Causal Relationship Between High Bone Density and Breast Cancer

Study Finds Causal Relationship Between High Bone Density and Breast Cancer

The results of a recently completed study show that high bone mineral density (BMD) can be linked...
» read full story July 28th, 2008 - 22:47
New Study Highlights Negative Effects of Soy Products on Sperm

New Study Highlights Negative Effects of Soy Products on Sperm

A study, published online in Human Reproduction, has found that statistically, men who eat a lot of...
» read full story July 24th, 2008 - 20:43
CDC Survey Shows US Obesity Rates Are on the Rise

CDC Survey Shows US Obesity Rates Are on the Rise

Since mid-1970s, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for the US and...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 11:50
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
Food Diaries - The New "Secret" Method To Lose Weight

Food Diaries - The New "Secret" Method To Lose Weight

Do you really want to lose weight? Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 13:15
The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Cholesterol Drugs for Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Cholesterol Drugs for Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics is seeking to change some of its recommendations regarding...
» read full story July 07th, 2008 - 12:35
CDC: Diabetes Rates Raising With 3 Million More Cases in the US

CDC: Diabetes Rates Raising With 3 Million More Cases in the US

As the number of overweight and obese people is on the rise in the U.S., it is no surprise that...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 10:40
Heart Attack Might Be a Silent Killer

Heart Attack Might Be a Silent Killer

The unforeseen death of NBC’s prominent figure Tim Russert has raised serious questions about what...
» read full story June 24th, 2008 - 12:30
Weight Loss Surgery Found to Lower Cancer Risk

Weight Loss Surgery Found to Lower Cancer Risk

Weight loss surgery was found by a recent study to lower the risk of developing cancer for people...
» read full story June 19th, 2008 - 22:52

Diabetes and Depression Closely Intertwined, Study Says

The relationship between diabetes and depression appears to be a bit like a two-way highway,...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 13:45
Studies Highlight the Advantages of a Good Night’s Sleep

Studies Highlight the Advantages of a Good Night’s Sleep

During the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), several...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 12:24
Sleep Apnea Patients May Suffer Memory Loss

Sleep Apnea Patients May Suffer Memory Loss

People with sleep apnea are more likely to suffer brain injury and disrupted memory and thinking,...
» read full story June 12th, 2008 - 12:08
Hypoglycemia Worsens Diabetics’ Risk of Heart Disease

Hypoglycemia Worsens Diabetics’ Risk of Heart Disease

A new study comes to support the idea that diabetics have high chances of dying because of heart...
» read full story June 09th, 2008 - 12:50
Bristol‘s Diabetes Drug Proves Efficient in Controlling Sugar

Bristol‘s Diabetes Drug Proves Efficient in Controlling Sugar

Experimental drug, saxagliptin from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and AstraZeneca proved efficient in...
» read full story June 07th, 2008 - 21:13
No Link between Fruit Juice and Being Overweight in Kids

No Link between Fruit Juice and Being Overweight in Kids

Despite concern that fruit juice leads to gaining weight in children, a new study shows there is...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 13:48
Family History Adds to People’s Chances to Survive Colon Cancer

Family History Adds to People’s Chances to Survive Colon Cancer

People with a family history of colon cancer may now breathe relieved, as scientific research...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 11:59
Report Warns on Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency among Kids

Report Warns on Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency among Kids

Many infants appear to lack vitamin D, which doesn’t necessarily show immediate symptoms but can...
» read full story June 03rd, 2008 - 15:32

The West Is The Best - Fitness Wise

A study published by the American College of Sports and Medicine, ACMS, found that the fittest...
» read full story May 31st, 2008 - 22:37
Child Obesity May Level Off, but That's No Good News

Child Obesity May Level Off, but That's No Good News

Rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. appear to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, results...
» read full story May 30th, 2008 - 21:29
CDC: Childhood Obesity Rates Going Steady First Time in 25 Years

CDC: Childhood Obesity Rates Going Steady First Time in 25 Years

It seems like the battle against excessive weight has won ground lately, as rates of childhood...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 11:26
Sleep Apnea Puts People at Risk for Heart Trouble while Flying

Sleep Apnea Puts People at Risk for Heart Trouble while Flying

People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to experience higher psychological...
» read full story May 20th, 2008 - 15:13

Alzheimer's Risk Factors in Connection to Gender

A team of researchers from the University of Montpellier and La Colombière Hospital has pointed...
» read full story May 01st, 2008 - 23:38
More Women with Diabetes Get Pregnant

More Women with Diabetes Get Pregnant

According to a California study, the number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes has more...
» read full story April 28th, 2008 - 14:33

Study Warns on Canadian Cancer Survivors Being Inactive and Obese

The vast majority of Canadian cancer survivors are physically inactive and more than a half are...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 16:51
Lack of Sleep May Expose Infants to Obesity

Lack of Sleep May Expose Infants to Obesity

Mothers should be very careful at the amount of sleep their newborn babies are getting, according...
» read full story April 08th, 2008 - 11:27
Skinny or Obese, Heart Disease Still a Problem

Skinny or Obese, Heart Disease Still a Problem

When it comes to heart health nothing is sure…Why is that? Well, many people believe that if they...
» read full story April 05th, 2008 - 09:02
Report: Obese Pregnant Women Need More Medical Attention

Report: Obese Pregnant Women Need More Medical Attention

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy is linked to greater use of health care services and...
» read full story April 04th, 2008 - 12:22
Obese Women May Skip Cancer Screening, Researchers Say

Obese Women May Skip Cancer Screening, Researchers Say

Obese women are less likely than normal weight women to get the recommended screenings for breast...
» read full story March 25th, 2008 - 13:13
American Diabetes Alert Day Raises Awareness on Diabetes’ Risks

American Diabetes Alert Day Raises Awareness on Diabetes’ Risks

March 25th will mark the 20th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Alert...
» read full story March 22nd, 2008 - 09:34
Great News for Obese Women: Even 10-Minute Exercise Is Helpful!

Great News for Obese Women: Even 10-Minute Exercise Is Helpful!

Up to 30 minutes of exercise, everyday could have big benefits on the quality of life sedentary or...
» read full story March 17th, 2008 - 16:09
Breast Cancer Women at High Risk of Dying if Obese

Breast Cancer Women at High Risk of Dying if Obese

It has been known for a long time that obesity brings health risk like diabetes and heart disease,...
» read full story March 17th, 2008 - 12:36
Even Minimal Exercise Is Effective

Even Minimal Exercise Is Effective

Even a little exercise a few times a week clearly improves women’s health, informs a research...
» read full story March 13th, 2008 - 21:19
Colorectal Cancer - A Major Concern This Month

Colorectal Cancer - A Major Concern This Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month and health experts will...
» read full story March 04th, 2008 - 14:21
Less Television and Computer Gaming May Keep Children Slimmer

Less Television and Computer Gaming May Keep Children Slimmer

A new study by researchers from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York...
» read full story March 04th, 2008 - 12:10
Obesity Leads Middle-Aged Women to Stroke, Researchers Warn

Obesity Leads Middle-Aged Women to Stroke, Researchers Warn

Obese middle-aged women face a higher risk of stroke compared to healthy women of their age, a new...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 14:02
Study: Obesity Boosts Risk of Developing Various Types of Cancers

Study: Obesity Boosts Risk of Developing Various Types of Cancers

Being obese or even overweight may boosts a person’s risk of developing up to a dozen different...
» read full story February 15th, 2008 - 12:02
Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain

Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain

esearchers at the Purdue University in Indiana found that artificial sweeteners might contribute...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 16:55
Snoring Linked to Chronic Bronchitis

Snoring Linked to Chronic Bronchitis

Snoring may significantly increase the risk of a person to develop chronic bronchitis, a...
» read full story January 29th, 2008 - 10:19
Women Want ... To Be Fat And Rich

Women Want ... To Be Fat And Rich

Obesity is a problem for 65 percent of the Americans, but how willing are they to fight against...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 15:46
Microwave Popcorn Lover Sues over Popcorn Lung

Microwave Popcorn Lover Sues over Popcorn Lung

A man diagnosed with popcorn lung has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Co. and two of its divisions:...
» read full story January 17th, 2008 - 15:35
Teenage Girls, Self-Perceived Popularity and Weight Gain

Teenage Girls, Self-Perceived Popularity and Weight Gain

A teenage girl’s perspective of her own social status may have an impact on her health...
» read full story January 09th, 2008 - 12:11
Merck’s Taranabant, another Obesity Drug with Psychiatric Side Effects

Merck’s Taranabant, another Obesity Drug with Psychiatric Side Effects

Merck Research Laboratories developed a new drug, called taranabant, which helped people shed...
» read full story January 09th, 2008 - 11:35
Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Disease in Adult Life

Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Disease in Adult Life

The number of children having problems with their weight will grow considerably in the years to...
» read full story December 11th, 2007 - 16:28
Overweight Children More Likely to Develop Heart Disease

Overweight Children More Likely to Develop Heart Disease

The number of children having problems with their weight will grow considerably in the years to...
» read full story December 06th, 2007 - 12:54
City Women More Likely to Develop Breast Cancer

City Women More Likely to Develop Breast Cancer

Women living or working in urban areas are more predisposed to developing breast cancer than women...
» read full story November 27th, 2007 - 15:24
Anti-Obesity Drugs Have Modest Success in Losing Weight

Anti-Obesity Drugs Have Modest Success in Losing Weight

Three drugs known to be helpful for people who have weight problems seem to have minimal results,...
» read full story November 16th, 2007 - 12:30
New US Study Links Obesity with High Prostate Cancer Mortality

New US Study Links Obesity with High Prostate Cancer Mortality

A new U.S. Study has found that obese men are more likely to die of prostate cancer within five...
» read full story November 12th, 2007 - 20:57
Overweight People Present Lower Death Risk

Overweight People Present Lower Death Risk

A group of federal researchers concluded that people with little extra pounds have a lower chance...
» read full story November 07th, 2007 - 12:27
Lack of Sleep Leads to Childhood Obesity

Lack of Sleep Leads to Childhood Obesity

A recent study made by researchers at the University of Michigan’s Center for Human Growth and...
» read full story November 05th, 2007 - 19:50
New York City  Municipality Fights Against Obesity

New York City Municipality Fights Against Obesity

About 56 percent of New York City population is overweight or obese, according to city health...
» read full story October 27th, 2007 - 17:15
Obesity Becoming an Epidemic in the UK

Obesity Becoming an Epidemic in the UK

Obesity has become an epidemic on both sides of the Atlantic: most British citizens could be obese...
» read full story October 18th, 2007 - 16:33
DNA to blame for overeating issues

DNA to blame for overeating issues

Researchers from the University of Buffalo have analyzed the motivation to eat and published their...
» read full story October 18th, 2007 - 11:48
Financial Motivation May Facilitate Weight Loss

Financial Motivation May Facilitate Weight Loss

A new study shows that paying overweight employees to lose some pounds can be a facilitator to...
» read full story September 12th, 2007 - 16:41
First Consumer Popcorn Lung Case

First Consumer Popcorn Lung Case

A 53-year-old man from Colorado enjoyed eating microwave buttered popcorn so much that he ate large...
» read full story September 05th, 2007 - 15:17
Obesity Epidemic in the U.S. Gaining Momentum

Obesity Epidemic in the U.S. Gaining Momentum

Obesity has become one of the decade’s most pervasive, worrisome health conditions around the...
» read full story August 28th, 2007 - 13:33
Gastric Bypass Extends Life Expectancy

Gastric Bypass Extends Life Expectancy

According to a new study released by an international research team gastric bypass and other...
» read full story August 23rd, 2007 - 12:59
A New Study Links Obesity To A Common Virus

A New Study Links Obesity To A Common Virus

According to a new research an infection with a common virus may be a contributing factor be a...
» read full story August 21st, 2007 - 23:35
EU Health Officials Warn About Weight-Loss Drug

EU Health Officials Warn About Weight-Loss Drug

A European health watchdog has warned that taking weight-loss drug Acomplia bears a risk of...
» read full story July 20th, 2007 - 19:51
Irish Preteens Not Satisfied With Their Body Weight

Irish Preteens Not Satisfied With Their Body Weight

The analysis of data collected some three years ago shows that a significant number of Irish...
» read full story June 11th, 2007 - 13:40
Study: Pure Fruit Juice Not Associated With Overweight In Children

Study: Pure Fruit Juice Not Associated With Overweight In Children

According to a new research published by Dr. Theresa Nicklas there is no link between 100 percent...
» read full story May 09th, 2007 - 11:05
Kids Eat Much More After Watching Food Commercials

Kids Eat Much More After Watching Food Commercials

Researchers from the University of Liverpool say that obese and overweight children consume 100%...
» read full story April 26th, 2007 - 16:38
dotclear

News: Movies