Tag: obesity
Are Doctors Properly Educated and Trained Regarding Obesity?
In a study from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, researchers found that medical students and doctors may have very little training regarding methods...
Soda Consumption and Lack of Physical Activity Linked to Obesity
Far too many children spend most of their free time in front of the television or a computer. If they also drink sodas at...
Food Addiction: The Intense Battle of Our Cravings
The media's buzzing about food addiction: out-of-control eating that hooks your brain, almost like tobacco or street drugs. Take a look at Daymon Patterson,...
Childhood Education, Nutrition and Fitness Can Beat Obesity Epidemic
In a breakthrough study from the University of Michigan Health System, researchers have discovered that long term obesity may be extremely difficult to reverse....
Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity Linked to Kidney Disease and Impotence
Children and adults who spend most of their time sitting instead of being physically active substantially increase their risk for developing serious health problems....
Obesity Linked to Higher Cancer Risk: You Can Do Something About...
According to a new study reported in Cancer Research, individuals who are obese have a higher risk of developing potentially fatal cancer when compared...
Study: High Risk of STIs and Unwanted Pregnancies in Obese Women
In a recent study published in the professional medical journal Obesity, researchers have found that women who are overweight experience less pleasure from sex...
Small Weight Loss Can Provide Huge Health Results
Many people who struggle with dieting and exercise often set their ideal weight when trying to get slimmer. However, in a study published in...
Obesity Begins in the Womb
For pregnant mothers, the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet is never greater. Recent research indicates that even for mothers who are overweight...
Breast Cancer Development Linked to Childhood Eating Habits
At the University of California, Davis, researchers have linked the potential development of breast cancer to childhood eating. Researchers found that early development of...