obesity
Articles about obesity
Michelle Obama's Obesity Campaign Renews Focus on Home Cooking
March 19, 2010
Chefs and the First Lady are urging Americans to eat better, healthier foods by cooking at home.
Money - Fresh Greens
Health Buzz: FDA Issues New Sales and Advertising Rules for Tobacco
March 19, 2010
Kids’ big weight problems can start early; is salsalate an effective diabetes treatment?
Health - Family Health
Big Weight Problems Start Early: 6 Percent of Kids Are Extremely Obese
March 18, 2010
There’s growing evidence that being obese in childhood raises the risk of diseases in adulthood.
Health - On Parenting
Health Buzz: The Young Obese May Face Heart Problems
March 1, 2010
The health effects of air pollution; Guiding Stars program seems to boost healthful food sales.
Health - Family Health
‘Stuffed’ Suggests How the Food Industry Can Battle Obesity
February 19, 2010
Former food exec Hank Cardello says it’s possible for companies to make money and promote health.
Health - On Fitness
Michelle Obama Vs. Childhood Obesity
February 18, 2010
As a pediatric nurse (with 30 years experience) who sees far too many pre-teens and teens with obesity, high cholesterol and blood pressure, I commend Mrs. Obama for her actions ["Huckabee Gets Michelle Obama on Fox," usnews.com].
Opinion - Letters and Comments
Indian Children Offer Clues to Link Between Child Obesity and Early Death
February 12, 2010
Being obese or having high blood sugar as a kid increases the risk of dying prematurely.
Health - On Parenting
Health Buzz: Genetic Link to Stuttering and Other Health News
February 11, 2010
Women’s heart disease prevention mistakes; 3 ways parents can fight child obesity
Health
3 Ways Parents Can Use Michelle Obama’s Experience to Fight Child Obesity
February 11, 2010
Check children’s BMI, limit TV time, and cut out sugary drinks.
Health - On Parenting
Health Buzz: One Fifth of U.S. Kids Have High Cholesterol
January 22, 2010
The flap over circumcision heats up; don't rely on marketing hype when picking a diet program.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Screening for Childhood Obesity, Without an Easy Solution
January 18, 2010
Losing weight is tough for kids, too. Is it time to look beyond dieting?
Health - On Fitness
Michelle Obama's 2010 Focus: Childhood Obesity
January 14, 2010
As Obama prepares his State of the Union, the first lady is mapping out her own agenda.
Nation & World - President Obama
With Obesity Rates Leveling Off, Banish the Belly Fat for Good
January 13, 2010
The rise in obesity may finally be slowing, a new study says. But are you doing enough to stay slim?
Health - On Women
Obesity Rates May Be Leveling Off—but How to Shed That Fat?
January 13, 2010
The bad news is that most of us are still overweight. 6 ways to lose the stubborn belly fat.
Health - Diet & Fitness
3 Simple Ways to Assess Children's Risk of Early-Onset Diabetes
January 6, 2010
Children with metabolic syndrome are more apt to become diabetic as young adults.
Health - On Parenting
We Will Be What We Eat: Dietary Changes to Make as You Age
December 14, 2009
How your diet might protect against 7 common diseases and conditions of aging.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Gene Mutation Linked to Severe Obesity and Other Health News
December 7, 2009
How to reduce the health hazards of the night shift; the future of prostate cancer vaccines.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Congress Fights Obesity With Healthcare Bills
November 25, 2009
Both the House and Senate bills mandate calorie counts at fast-food restaurants.
Nation & World
6 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes
November 5, 2009
You may be surprised at the causes of and treatment for this chronic, and often deadly, disease.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: California Invests $230 Million in Stem Cell Research and Other Health News
October 29, 2009
The 4 features that make a healthy neighborhood; 6 ways to keep from passing along H1N1
Health - Family Health
Planning a Move? Look for These 4 Features That Make a Healthy Neighborhood
October 28, 2009
Walkability, bike paths, and other qualities may cut odds of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Health - Family Health
No Soda Tax--Government Can't End Obesity in America
October 28, 2009
Government Can't End Obesity in America
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Scientists Seek Origins of Obesity in the Womb
October 23, 2009
An unknown signal in the wombs of obese women can program a fetus toward becoming overweight.
Science
Health Buzz: Cancer Society Shifts Stance on Screening and Other Health News
October 21, 2009
Recommending a calorie limit on school lunches; which of America's Best Hospitals satisfy patients?
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
