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Stress Eaters May Benefit From Positive Feedback
By Michelle Gil | Oct 31, 2013 03:59 PM EDTThere are two types of eaters when it comes to being overwhelmingly stressed, the ones who lose their appetite and the ones who crave sweet and salty snacks. We have perceived stress eaters are the ones who gain the most weight, but a new study said this is not necessarily true because their eating habits change when they are not under stress.
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Weight Gain in Pregnancy Linked to Autism in Kids
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 29, 2013 09:08 AM EDTThere is an association between autism spectrum disorders and weight gained during pregnancy, a new study has found.
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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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Weight Gain During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Obesity
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2013 09:32 AM EDTMothers who gain a lot of weight during pregnancy may be increasing their children's risk of becoming obese, according to new research.
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Study Ties High-Fat, High-Calorie-Diet to Pancreas Cancer Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 01, 2013 12:18 PM EDTResearchers found in mouse models that a diet high in fat and calories could lead to pancreas cancer.
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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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Underweight Women At a Greater Risk of Death from CAD
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 03, 2013 04:32 PM EDTResearchers found that underweight women with coronary artery disease are at a greater risk of death.
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Antipsychotic Drugs Could Increase Children’s Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 22, 2013 11:36 AM EDTResearchers found that certain brand name antipsychotic drugs, such as Abilify and Seroquel increased children's risk of type 2 diabetes by three times.
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Waiting to Quit Smoking May Mean Putting on More Weight
By Christine Hsu | Aug 21, 2013 05:01 PM EDTWeight gain can prevent some smokers from quitting. However, a new study suggests that smokers will gain more weight the longer they wait to break their habit.
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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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Researchers Identified Gene Mutation Tied to Severe Obesity
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 19, 2013 10:31 AM EDTResearchers discovered a new gene mutation that could be linked to severe obesity.
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Too Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Could Lead to Obese Children
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 18, 2013 02:46 PM EDTResearchers report that expectant mothers should not gain too much weight during pregnancy because the weight gain could increase the risk of obesity for the unborn baby.
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There Is Nothing Diet about Diet Soda
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 11, 2013 09:48 AM EDTIn a new review compiled by Purdue University researchers, diet soda was once again ruled an unhealthy choice that can lead to obesity and health complications.
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Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Disease Risk for Older Women
By Christine Hsu | Jul 03, 2013 02:30 PM EDTIt really is never too late to quit smoking. A new study reveals that older women who quit smoking reduce their risk of heart disease, regardless of whether they had diabetes.
