Obesity News

2:46 PM EST
1/17/2012 Obesity rates plateau in U.S.The prevalence of obesity in the United States has largely leveled off in adults over the last 10 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Conditions, Illness, Obesity

10:59 AM EST
1/13/2012 Sugary soda raises fat depositsDrinking a liter of regular cola every day increases the amount of fat in the liver and muscles surrounding the organs in the stomach, a new study shows

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Economy, Business And Finance, Consumer Goods, Beverage, Illness, Obesity

9:45 AM EST
1/5/2012 Jack sat and just got fatA Tel Aviv University study finds fat cells multiply when subject to mechanical loads created by sitting and lying down

Source:TML Topics:Health, Illness, Obesity, Science And Technology, Research, Social Issue

10:44 AM EST
12/27/2011 Mother-toddler bond linked to obesityChildren who have poor emotional relationships with their mothers are more than twice as likely to become obese, according to a new study.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Illness, Obesity, Social Issue, Family, Parent And Child

7:29 AM EST
12/13/2011 Coverage of bariatric surgery spotty for obese kidsExperts in pediatric obesity say that caution is warranted and that insurers shouldn't just rubber-stamp such surgery in adolescents. But they say emerging research may lead to more coverage for young people.

Source:KaiserHealth Topics:Health, Health Treatment, Physical Fitness, Illness, Obesity

3:10 PM EST
11/30/2011 Medicare to pay for obesity preventionMedicare announced Tuesday that it will pay for screening and preventative services to help recipients prevent obesity.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Illness, Obesity, Social Issue, Health Insurance, Government Health Care, Medicare

1:52 PM EDT
10/21/2011 Study: Americans consume too much sodiumThe CDC reports that most Americans consume too much sodium and stronger efforts are needed to reduce the amount of dietary sodium.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Illness, Obesity

10:35 AM EDT
10/20/2011 Poor neighborhoods linked to obesityA new study finds that low-income mothers who move from very poor neighborhoods to less disadvantaged ones lower their risk of becoming extremely obese.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Illness, Obesity, Social Issue, Poverty

8:16 AM EDT
10/11/2011 FTC considers tweaking guidelines on food marketing aimed at kidsThe Federal Trade Commission, in a submission to a House panel on Monday, said it is considering major changes to rules governing marketing of food to children. The amendment seeks to address concerns raised by the food and beverage industry.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Government, Government Departments, Health, Illness, Obesity, Lifestyle And Leisure, Gastronomy

1:57 PM EDT
8/22/2011 Marriage, divorce both trigger weight gainMany often say they keep trying to lose weight but it always finds them. It seems to be true when it comes to married and divorced people.

Source:AHN Topics:Social Issue, Family, Marriage, Health, Illness, Obesity, Divorce