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Being Obese is Enough to Raise Heart Disease Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2013 09:55 AM ESTA new study found that being overweight or obese is a contributor to heart disease regardless of other factors.
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Weight, Status in Adolescence May Up Cancer Risk
By Christine Hsu | Oct 14, 2013 04:55 PM EDTOverweight teens are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer compared to their normal weight counterparts, a new study suggests.
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Overweight Dogs Linked to Shorter Lifespans
By Christine Hsu | Oct 04, 2013 01:38 PM EDTA dog's life often reflects that of their owner's. Dogs with lazy owners might not get all the walks they need to keep a healthy weight. A new study reveals, just like humans, being overweight can negatively affect canine health.
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Five Meals A Day Keeps Obesity Away, Study
By Christine Hsu | Oct 03, 2013 02:26 PM EDTEating five meals a day may protect teens from gaining weight, a new study suggests.
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Getting Tested for Obesity Genes May Boost Mental Health
By Christine Hsu | Sep 30, 2013 04:32 PM EDTGetting tested for obesity genes may provide psychological benefits, a new study suggests.
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Mothers Who Use IVF Are Less Likely to Breastfeed
By Christine Hsu | Sep 20, 2013 12:30 PM EDTWomen who use IVF and who have cesareans before going in to labor are significantly less likely to breastfeed their children, according to a new study.
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A Few Extra Pounds May Extend Lifespan in Older Adults
By Christine Hsu | Sep 19, 2013 11:23 AM EDTBeing a little overweight might actually add years to your life, a new study suggests. New research reveals that older adults may live longer with a few extra pounds, but only if they don't pile on more pounds.
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Binge Eating Hurts Men More Than Women
By Christine Hsu | Sep 18, 2013 08:00 PM EDTBinge eating is more harmful for men, a new study suggests.
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Obese Children Have Quadruple High Blood Pressure Risk
By Christine Hsu | Sep 12, 2013 06:39 PM EDTChildhood obesity may quadruple a person's risk of high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Weight Loss Ups Anorexia, Bulimia Risk in Overweight Teens
By Christine Hsu | Sep 09, 2013 12:23 PM EDTLosing weight may put obese teens at risk of developing anorexia and bulimia, a new study suggests.
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Weight Gain Linked to Happiness in Women
By Christine Hsu | Sep 03, 2013 04:35 PM EDTWomen are happier when they gain weight, according to a new study.
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Hormone May Predict Women's Gestational Diabetes Risk
By Christine Hsu | Aug 29, 2013 11:18 AM EDTLevels of a pre-pregnancy hormone may predict a woman's gestational diabetes risk, according to a new study.
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Study Reports Gestational Diabetes Increases Risk of Sleep Apnea by Seven Times
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 21, 2013 02:08 PM EDTIn a new study, researchers found that gestational diabetes could increase a pregnant woman's risk of sleep apnea by seven times.
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Obesity, A Bigger Killer Than We Thought
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 16, 2013 12:28 PM EDTA new report found that obesity is responsible for more deaths than previously believed.
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Obesity Linked to Childhood Abuse
By Christine Hsu | Aug 14, 2013 12:53 PM EDTChildhood physical abuse makes women, but not men, significantly more prone to obesity, a new study suggests.
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