Subscribe to this tag Today's Kids Are Fat. Why? They Eat More
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - May 11, 2009
Drop those fries! Research on metabolism and consumption says overeating is cause of rise in obesity.
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Big Waistlines Mean Bigger Carbon Footprints: Obesity and Climate Change Linked
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - April 20, 2009
A study shows that countries with higher average BMIs produce 20 percent more greenhouse gases than slim ones.
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Health Buzz: Hundreds Exposed to TB and Other Health News
Health - April 13, 2009
Plus, a 10-week workout plan and tips for preventing fatty liver disease.
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Paula Deen Recipes Send Wrong Message to an Obese America
By
Mary Kate Cary
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Mary Kate Cary - April 10, 2009
An obese, increasingly diabetic nation needs more healthful choices, not more butter.
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 5 Tips for Treatment, Prevention
By
January W. Payne
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Health - April 10, 2009
What fatty liver disease is and how diet, exercise—and maybe even alcohol—can minimize symptoms.
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A Novel Cure for Obesity: Tax Sugary Sodas
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - April 9, 2009
Experts suggest a tax on soft drinks could cut their consumption by 10 percent.
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Health Buzz: Importance of a Positive Attitude and Other Health News
Health - March 9, 2009
Solving obesity in America; making swimming safer for children.
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If Diets Don't Work, What's the Solution to Obesity in America?
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - March 5, 2009
Some say it's time to scrap efforts to help individuals lose weight in favor of broad policy solutions.
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Health Buzz: Curbing Childhood Obesity and Other Health News
Health - February 20, 2009
The chemistry of romantic attraction; veterinarians swear by acupuncture for pets.
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Kenneth Cooper: Battling Obesity in Your Kids
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Kenneth Cooper, M.D.
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Health - January 26, 2009
Parents need to model healthful eating, and not focus on weight or looks.
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How to Protect Your Kids Against Metabolic Syndrome
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - January 13, 2009
Parents and kids can team up to avoid obesity, stay active.
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Barry Popkin: Why the World Is Fat
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - January 9, 2009
6 facts that might surprise you about obesity and food (plus 1 you know).
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Protecting Kids From Heart Disease
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - December 5, 2008
Pediatricians are more aggressively treating high cholesterol in kids, but what are the risks?
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Health Buzz: America’s Unhealthiest Cities and Other News
Health - November 18, 2008
Why most fast food comes ultimately from corn, and value of the HPV vaccine for men.
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The Latest Thinking on Preventing Cancer
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - October 23, 2008
Researchers are looking into the roles played by vitamins, obesity, and environmental toxins.
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Overeating? Blame Your Genes
Health - October 16, 2008
Certain DNA may cause people to eat more to get the same pleasure from food.
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Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
Health - September 8, 2008
Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds
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Obesity Worsens Asthma
Health - September 5, 2008
Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds
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Health Buzz: Applegate's Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Other Health News
Health - August 20, 2008
Obesity rates up in 37 states, safe sex thanks to a ringtone, and protecting kids from dangerous toys.
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Weight Management
Health - August 19, 2008
More than 65 percent of American adults are overweight or obese.
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Health Buzz: Marriage and Health and Other News
Health - August 11, 2008
Mighty skinny mice, a possible BPA ban in California, and best adult and pediatric hospitals
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7 Ways to Avoid the 'I'm in Love!' Weight Gain
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - June 5, 2008
Coupling up tends to add pounds. But it doesn't have to.
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Health Buzz: Childhood Obesity and Other Health News
Health - May 28, 2008
Vaccination schedules, dining at home, and WiFi allergies
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