Sep
6
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Infants and preschoolers who don’t
get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood
obesity, a new study suggests.
Sep
6
Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — A low-carbohydrate diet that
derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is
probably healthier, new research finds.
Sep
6
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — Infants and preschoolers who don’t
get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood
obesity, a new study suggests.
Sep
6
Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) — A low-carbohydrate diet that
derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is
probably healthier, new research finds.
Sep
3
Overweight? Obese? Or Normal Weight? Americans Have Hard Time Gauging Their Weight
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For many Americans fat is the new “norm.” More and more people are unable to accurately describe themselves using their height-to-weight ratio known as body mass index the scale that determines levels of overweight and obesity, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll found…
Sep
2
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting
otherwise, a new poll finds.
Sep
1
Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) — A new study is linking
the popular weight loss drug Meridia to an increased risk of non-fatal
heart attacks and stroke, although taking the drug did not seem to up the
risk of death in patients with a history of heart problems.
Sep
1
Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) — A new study is linking
the popular weight loss drug Meridia to an increased risk of non-fatal
heart attacks and stroke, although taking the drug did not seem to up the
risk of death in patients with a history of heart problems.
Aug
31
Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can reduce a
person’s genetic predisposition to obesity by 40 percent, finds a new
English study.
Aug
31
Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can reduce a
person’s genetic predisposition to obesity by 40 percent, finds a new
English study.