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Health: Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in richer nations: OECD

YoopyaMay 28, 2014July 29, 20230

(Reuters) – The rate of obesity continues to climb across the world’s most developed countries, with certain nations and groups of people such as women

Obesity: New test could identify children at risk of obesity – and help parents take action to prevent it happening

YoopyaMar 29, 2014September 7, 20230

The study in journal Diabetes found a blood test could enable families to change the lifestyles of their children before they start piling on the

Obese schoolgirl loses SIX STONE to battle for Junior Olympics swimming gold

YoopyaFeb 18, 2014October 30, 20230

Breanna Bond shed the weight in just over a year and has now qualified for the Junior Olympic Games A schoolgirl shed six stone to

Kids at obesity risk before going to school: Study

YoopyaJan 30, 2014November 1, 20230

Obesity is a common problem especially in children in the United States. We often get the percentage and figures for how many kids are affected

Doctors are told to get serious about obesity

YoopyaNov 14, 2013January 31, 20240

ATLANTA (AP) — Next time you go for a checkup, don’t be surprised if your doctor gets on your case about your weight. The medical

Study: Hefty tax on soda would reduce UK obesity

YoopyaNov 4, 2013February 14, 20240

LONDON (AP) — Slapping a 20 percent tax on soda in Britain could cut the number of obese adults by about 180,000, according to a

Study: The right bacteria might help fight obesity

YoopyaSep 5, 2013November 25, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — Call it a hidden ally: The right germs just might be able to help fight fat. Different kinds of bacteria that live

U.S. obesity leveling off, but at high rate: report

YoopyaAug 17, 2013April 21, 20240

(Reuters) – Obesity levels among adults appear to be holding steady across the United States, adding to recent evidence that the growth rate for U.S.

C-sections tied to child obesity

YoopyaMay 27, 2013August 11, 20240

(Reuters Health) – More babies born via cesarean section grow up to be heavy kids and teens than those delivered vaginally, according to a new

Recovering From Obesity-Related Health Challenges

YoopyaMay 24, 2013May 20, 20230

Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and if you find yourself a statistic, getting back on the right track to a healthy