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Children of Overweight Moms at Greater Risk of Early Heart Death
By Christine Hsu | Aug 13, 2013 11:41 PM EDTChildren of overweight or obese moms are at greater risk of early heart death as adults.
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Breastfeeding Cuts Children's Obesity Risk
By Christine Hsu | Aug 12, 2013 04:00 PM EDTBreastfeeding can lower the risk of obesity, according to a new Japanese study.
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Obesity Stereotypes Can Lead to More Weight Gain
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 25, 2013 10:46 AM EDTResearchers report that people who experience discrimination due to their weight might be at a greater risk of becoming obese.
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Key to Dealing with Parents of Obese Children: Be Straightforward
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 22, 2013 01:58 PM EDTResearchers found that using a non-judgmental and straightforward approach in discussing obesity with parents of heavy children can be effective.
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Menu Labels Don't Result in Healthier Food Choices, Study
By Christine Hsu | Jul 18, 2013 04:00 PM EDTAn increasing number of calorie labels are popping up on restaurant menus as policy makers try to tighten the reins on obesity rates. However, a new study reveals these new menu labels may be a waste of time and effort.
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Location of Body Fat Tied to Death and Disease Risk
By Christine Hsu | Jul 10, 2013 03:30 PM EDTLocation of body fat can increase the risk of heart disease and cancer, a new study suggests.
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At 10-Years-Old, Children are Already Worried about their Weight
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 08, 2013 03:29 PM EDTBritish researchers found that children as young as 10 were already conscious of their weight.
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Vigorous Exercise Could Curb Hunger, Help with Weight Loss
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 05, 2013 04:09 PM EDTResearchers found that vigorous exercise could lead to lower calorie consumption.
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Free Way to Lose Weight: Drink more Water
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 05, 2013 03:03 PM EDTResearchers found that people who drank two cups of water before a meal lost an average of four pounds.
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Thai Policemen To Start 12 Day Weight-Loss Program
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 05, 2013 11:10 AM EDTAround 60 Thai policemen will start a 12-day weight-loss program this week that addresses exercise and nutrition.
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Avatars Can Promote Weight Loss, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 01, 2013 03:46 PM EDTStudy finds that people who watch digital versions of themselves diet and exercise can lose weight.
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Children Raised by Grandparents Are At a Higher Risk of Obesity
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 01, 2013 12:39 PM EDTA new study reports that children who are raised by their grandparents are more likely to be overweight or obese between the ages of nine months and three years.
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Study Links Obesity to Deafness
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 19, 2013 05:06 PM EDTResearchers find more evidence that obesity in adolescents could lead to hearing loss.
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Mayor Bloomberg Gets Evidence: Study Finds Smaller Soda Cups Can Cut Obesity Rates
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 14, 2013 09:48 AM EDTA new study found that a soda cap ban could potentially help the overweight and obese youth the most.
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BPA Responsible for Obesity in Girls, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 13, 2013 11:04 AM EDTResearchers found that the household chemical, BPA, could be tied to increasing obesity rates for young girls between nine and 12-years-old.
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