Recent News & Comments About causes of obesity
TV Skeptic: 'Weight of the Nation' is light on balance about obesity
TV Skeptic argues HBO documentary fails to consider the role of insulin in the obesity epidemic.
A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
Carson Chow has used mathematical models to determine the causes of obesity, and ways to stem the epidemic.
U.S. Obesity Plateau Shows What Works in Weight Battle
Obesity has become a danger far greater than hunger. Yet amid the alarming stories about its harm to America’s health and economy, one bit of information has been drowned out: The percentage of U.S. adults who are obese appears to have plateaued.
Doctors Should Ask Permission Before Discussing Patients' Weight
EDMONTON, ALBERTA-- - A new obesity management roadmap developed by the Canadian Obesity Network suggests that doctors and other health care providers ask for permission before discussing weight with their ...
Obesity epidemic behind rheumatoid arthritis
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Obesity epidemic may be linked with the rising incidence of rheumatoid arthritis, a painful condition which causes inflammation of the joints, especially among women, says a study.
As Obesity Epidemic Soars, Scientists and Researchers Explore Connections to Other Diseases
New interdisciplinary conference brings together leading researchers and stakeholders to discuss the latest in obesity, cancer, diabetes and related metabolic disorders
Tom Barnidge: Richmond's plan to eliminate obesity, one soda at a time
The Richmond City Council came up with an unusual proposal last week. After a spirited debate and a 5-2 vote, it decided to ask voters to approve a tax measure in November that will bump up the price of sugar-sweetened drinks purchased in the city.
Obese More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Advanced Thyroid Cancer
MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients are more likely than other patients to have advanced, aggressive forms of papillary thyroid cancer when they're diagnosed with the disease, a new study has found.
Barnidge: Richmond's plan to elilminate obesity, one soda at a time
The Richmond City Council came up with an unusual proposal last week. After a spirited debate and a 5-2 vote, it decided to ask voters to approve a tax measure in November that will bump up the price of sugar-sweetened drinks purchased in the city.
The Obesity Prevention Source Aims to Help Policymakers and Public Reverse the Growing Worldwide Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Prevention Source website, launched by Harvard School of Public Health, provides quick and easy access to science-based information about the causes of child obesity and adult obesity and how to reverse the worldwide weight problem.Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 11, 2012 What is causing the obesity epidemic—and how can we stop and reverse this worldwide weight problem? A new website offers ...
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