Tag Archives: obesity

  • News soda ban

    Is it really the soda at fault for weight gain?

    It’s a topic that has been debated a lot in recent months, especially after New York City banned super-sized soft drinks.

  • News bpa

    New study associates BPA with obesity in teens and children

    The latest study associates BPA product use with obesity in teens and children.

  • Health / News 120117122338_obesity-generic

    Is gut bacteria to blame for your weight problem?

    Researchers have identified 26 different types of bacteria in the human digestive system that appear to be linked to obesity.

  • News sleep

    STUDY: Irregular “body-clocks” may play a role in obesity

    Obesity may be linked to our body-clocks.

  • Health / News breastcancer

    STUDY: Obese breast cancer survivors at higher risk for cancer return

    Breast cancer patients who are obese or even just overweight may have a higher risk of recurrence of the most common type of the disease.

  • Health / News

    Woman outraged by doctor’s refusal to see obese patients

    A woman is outraged after a doctor refused to treat her because of her weight.

  • News obesity

    Report: One-third of Virginians obese

    A study released by the Centers for Disease Control shows twenty-nine point two percent of Virginians have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the definition of obesity.

  • News Courtesy MGN Online

    FDA approves diet pill said to have dramatic weight loss results

    The medication produced dramatic weight loss in clinical trials, but some are concerned over potential side effects, including increased heart rate, birth defects and other issues.

  • Health / News sleepapnea

    Daytime sleepiness a product of obesity, depression

    New Penn state studies say the main causes of sleepiness are obesity and depression.

  • Health / News exercise1

    Study: Young black girls more prone to obesity

    Study results suggest that exercise does not have the same benefits in young African-American girls as it does for white girls.

  • News food

    Time Table: watching when you eat may be just as important as what you eat

    When you eat may be just as important as what you eat to prevent obesity and diabetes.

  • Health / News droz

    CBS 6 talks to Dr. Oz about weight loss tips

    A new report released Monday estimates about 42% of America will be obese by the year 2030.