Obesity Plagues Rural America
TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Country folk are being hit harder by the U.S. obesity epidemic than city dwellers, two new government studies show. Nearly 40 percent of rural AmericanRead More…
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Obesity's a Larger Problem in Rural America
THURSDAY, June 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — City folks are leaner than their country cousins, a new U.S. study finds. Americans in rural areas are more likely to be obese than metropolitan-areaRead More…
There's No 'Healthy Obesity' for Women, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obese women who have been healthy for decades may still be on the path to heart problems, a new study suggests. “If you are obese,Read More…
Obesity May Offer Some Protection When Severe Infection Strikes
FRIDAY, May 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obesity brings with it many health ills, but there could be one silver lining, new research shows. If you’re in the hospital suffering from anRead More…
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Heavier Women May Face Higher Cancer Risks, Study Finds
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Excessive weight gain is never a good idea for health. Now, new research supports the notion that putting on pounds raises cancer risks for middle-agedRead More…
Small World? Not With One-Quarter Obese by 2045
TUESDAY, May 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If current trends continue, nearly one-quarter of the world’s population will be obese by 2045. And one in eight people will have type 2 diabetes,Read More…
Sleep-Deprived Kids at Risk of Obesity
FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Too little sleep can increase a child’s risk of obesity, British researchers report. “Being overweight can lead to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes whichRead More…
Childhood Obesity May Be Driving More Cancers in Young Adults
THURSDAY, March 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases. A newRead More…
Obesity Rates Keep Rising for U.S. Adults
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn’t held true for children, a new government report finds. Obesity amongRead More…
It's Not Your Imagination: You're Hungrier After Losing Weight
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you find yourself famished after you’ve managed to diet away a sizable number of pounds, you’re not alone. Cutting back on calorie consumption isRead More…
Take a Stand on Getting Slimmer, Healthier
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You may not want to sit down for this. New research finds the mere act of standing burns more calories over time compared to sitting,Read More…
Is Obesity Slowing Gains in U.S. Life Spans?
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The death rate in the United States isn’t decreasing as it has in years past, and some experts blame the opioid epidemic. But a newRead More…