Having Fat Friends May Make You Fat as Well: Study Jul 26, 2008
FRIDAY, July 25, (News Locale) - The adage "You are known by the company you keep" seems to apply to obesity and overweight as well. Researchers have found that people who have fat friends are more likely to put ion some unwanted pounds as compared to people who have leaner friends. (News Locale)
Changing School Environment Curbs Weight Gain In Children, Study Shows Apr 8, 2008
25, 2007) Primary schoolchildren should not be routinely screened for obesity and overweight in the absence of effective treatment, finds research in the Archives of Disease in. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Diabetes report a wake-up call, says AMA Mar 28, 2008
"And for the rest of Australia that aren't yet diagnosed but are part of our obesity and overweight problem and our lifestyle problem, the message is - wake up Australia.". Not surprisingly, the spike has been driven by an increase in Type 2 diabetes, a form of the disease that is largely preventable. (ABC Online)
Is The Obesity Epidemic Exaggerated? Feb 6, 2008
Researchers report that the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the United States. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Weight loss, activity program trimmed to 100 days in 2008 Dec 15, 2007
Obesity and overweight are serious conditions that increase the risk for many other health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems, some types of cancer and mental health problems, according to the Lighten Up Iowa Web site. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Obesity Common In Children With Heart Disease Nov 22, 2007
To estimate the prevalence of obesity and overweight in children with heart disease, the team performed a review of children seen at two cardiology outpatient clinics. They compared differences in the prevalence of obese (body mass index in the 95th percentile or higher) and overweight (body mass index the 85th to 95th percentile) children with the national average and healthy control subjects. (MEDLINEplus)
Report: Heart Disease Patients Getting Younger Oct 31, 2007
Medco said they believe the epidemic of obesity and overweight young people is the reason more are using cholesterol and blood pressure medication. Meanwhile, heart disease prevention experts are happy young adults are asking for the medications before they have a heart attack or stroke. (Pittsburgh Channel.com)
Cholesterol drug use rises in young Oct 30, 2007
Maybe the fact that were seeing more young people with high cholesterol and blood pressure is indicative of the epidemic of obesity and overweight that were seeing in this country. . (MSNBC -- Health)
High Numbers Of Men And Women Are Overweight, Obese And Have Abdominal Fat, Worldwide Oct 25, 2007
Balkau called upon governments to take more preventive measures to stem the tide of obesity and overweight, such as providing more access to physical activity and encouraging people to exercise. "Physical activity and good nutrition are the key," she said. (Science Daily)
The Global Problem of Obesity Oct 23, 2007
BMI looks at a person's weight in relation to height and is used to determine obesity and overweight. Forty percent of men and 30% of women met the criteria for being overweight, meaning they had a BMI of 25 to 29. (WebMD)
Back to healthy schools Oct 2, 2007
Schools can be part of the solution to the epidemic of childhood obesity and overweight. In Massachusetts, 27 percent of high school students are overweight or obese. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Check that India! Sep 30, 2007
Physical inactivity increases the risk of obesity and overweight, diabetes and hypertension which make heart age run faster. Continued. (Economic Times)
Fresh foods can change your life Jun 19, 2007
"Feeling overwhelmed with a preponderance of conflicting information?In February, the Netcraft Web Server Survey found 108.8 million distinct Web sites, with an estimated 30 billion Web pages. The Library of Congress lists innumerable publications. Weekly, hundreds of television shows and pharmaceutical advertising spots deluge us with facts, opinions and allegations. In Washington, D.C., there exists countless associations, lobbying and special interest groups, all with their own biased... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health Mar 11, 2007
"There has been a slight decline in hypertension and blood lipids, which has been offset by an increase in obesity and overweight. Abdominal obesity is no stranger to the United States.". As it is worldwide, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Latin America. (MEDLINEplus)
Childhood obesity may contribute to earlier puberty for girls Mar 5, 2007
Increasing rates of childhood obesity and overweight in the United States may be contributing to an earlier onset of puberty in girls, say researchers at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. In a new study published in the March issue of the journal Pediatrics, the researchers reveal that a higher body mass index (BMI) score in girls as young as age 3, and large increases in BMI between 3 years of age and first grade are associated with earlier puberty, defined as the... (EurekAlert!)
Deal with fast food giant faces grilling Feb 7, 2007
"These 'less unhealthy' meals could very well be loss-leaders to get people through the door and expose them to the toys, chips and burgers that have contributed to the serious obesity and overweight problems in Australia, especially among kids," Dr Haikerwal said. But the foundation's chief executive, Dr Lyn Roberts, said her organisation was not going to shy away from making tough decisions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Laziness, lots of food fuel childhood obesity Dec 27, 2006
The incidence of child obesity and overweight is increasing around Decatur, said Dr. Mayra Arzon, a local pediatrician. Kehart, a community health consultant, along with a Macon County Youth Health Task Force, found 29 percent of the 260 children measured in Macon County this summer were considered overweight, according to their body mass index reading. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Will trans fats be coming off local menus? Dec 14, 2006
"You have to start looking at obesity and overweight. This is the next frontier and it happened more quickly than I expected.". Karen Gaudette: 206-515-5618 or. (Seattle Times)
Breastfeeding Could Help Break Cycle of Diabetes Sep 26, 2006
The United States is in the midst of an epidemic of obesity and overweight, for both children and adults. Obesity is one of the leading risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a disease that has begun to show up in American youth in recent decades as obesity rates climb. (PR Newswire)
People urged to keep their heart young Sep 24, 2006
Besides physical inactivity increases the risk of obesity and overweight, diabetes and hypertension which all make the heart age faster. Quitting smoking will also help keep the heart young as it helps maintain good cholesterol levels, reduces the levels of blood clotting and overall, decreases the chance of a sudden blockage of a blood vessel, Carisma explains. (INQ7.net)
Measures to Combat Childhood Obesity Not Effective Enough Sep 15, 2006
Current efforts to tackle obesity and overweight in children can be best described as "fragmented and small in scale," the report added. The Institute of Medicine report titled, Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: How Do We Measure Up. (Food Consumer)
BMI, girth best indicate obesity health risks Aug 31, 2006
They conclude: "Using these simple measures of adiposity should be encouraged to reduce the public health burden of obesity and overweight in the elderly, by the promotion of lifestyles that decrease the weight gain accompanying the aging process.". SOURCE: American Journal of Epidemiology, September 2006. (Reuters.uk)
Blair threatens ban on junk food ads if industry fails on ... Jul 27, 2006
The Health Select Committee estimate that the full costs of obesity and overweight people to the country is in the region of 7 bln stg per year. . (Life Style Extra)
Think you're healthy? Most do Jul 7, 2006
Holtby cited, for example, the obesity and overweight rates for California adults, which far exceed the federal government's goals set for the year 2010. In California, 55. (Sacramento Bee)
[extra: Longer version] May 5, 2006
Middle aged white people are healthier in England than US -- Tanne 332 (7549): 1047 Data Supplement - Longer version -- BMJ. Middle aged white people are healthier in England than in the US, study shows. (British Medical Journal)
Early Obesity Not Linked to Future Heart Disease May 4, 2006
While the average BMIs in each of the three groups were similar to those seen today, childhood obesity and overweight in the three groups were much less common. For example, "almost none" of the individuals in the study were categorized as obese and 4 percent to 6 percent were overweight, compared to roughly 1% obesity and 10% overweight seen in studies of children done between 1978 and 1993. (MEDLINEplus)
U.S. Surgeon General Gives Tips to Parents on Teenagers Jan 1, 2006
Obesity and overweight, even in children, can significantly increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses, and the vast majority of overweight teens go on to become overweight adults. Healthy eating and exercise will ensure that your child maintains a healthy weight. (PR Newswire)
