Cut the junk food and video games
Obesity is a real problem, especially among children. It's such a problem that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has predicted our current generation of children may be the first ever to have a shorter lifespan than their parents.
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Cellular pathway linked to obesity-related disorders `found`
Washington: Scientists, led by an Indian- origin researcher, claim to have found a certain cellular pathway which is linked to obesity-related disorders like diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease. Tapan Chatterjee and colleagues at the …
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Natural obesity cure found on stem cell surface
The researchers are presently seeking a way to block and manage the signaling pathway that determines what type of cell a stem cell will become. This discovery is expected to lead to a real world working cure for obesity and osteoporosis.
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Study examines diet, exercise, obesity in prisons worldwide
In a new study examining diet, physical activity and obesity in prison populations, researchers at the University of Oxford in England have found that in most cases, male prisoners are less likely to be obese than men in the general population.
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Medicare trustees update predictions today – Health care reform's Medicare …
The POLITICO story: http://politi.co/Jw7PFt DEMS: TARGETING OBESITY 'ESSENTIAL' – As HHS develops a proposed rule to implement its December essential health benefits bulletin, a group of House Dems are asking Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to keep obesity …
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Obese mothers 'more likely to have children with autism'
SACRAMENTO, California, USA: Obese mothers are twice as likely to have children with autism or other developmental problems, a study has found. Researchers found that women who were obese, or had conditions associated with being overweight such as type …
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University of Minnesota Exercise Science Researcher Donald Dengel Named to …
“I look forward to working with the rest of the Advisory Board to find ways to improve the WellBalance program so that more people can overcome the ill-effects of obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle,” commented Dr. Donald Dengel Dr. Donald Dengel, …
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Parents support limits on junk food in school vending machines
As the number of children classified as obese continues to grow, the US government is planning possible new limits on junk food sold in school vending machines, a move most parents support according to a new poll. By Reuters / April 19, …
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Weekend lie-in 'CUTS childhood obesity by 30 per cent'
New research suggests a weekend lie-in is just what youngsters need to reduce their risk of obesity by more than 30 per cent. Scientists who studied children aged ten and 11 found those who slept in on Saturdays and Sundays were much less likely to …
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Does church make you fat? Churchgoers tend to be overweight
by Tim Lockette But he's had a hard time convincing people that staying in shape is his duty as a Christian — or that obesity is something churches should address. “All of us eat, eat, eat,” said Whyte, pastor of Harvest International Ministries in …
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Reducing Your Children's Risk Of Early Puberty
Tips to avoid the big factors linked to early onset puberty, obesity and chemicals, will keep your family slimmer and healthier overall. By Abi Cotler O'Roarty Some of the feedback from last week's piece on early puberty in children raised questions …
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3 Hot Biotech Stocks To Consider For New Obesity Drugs
After finishing high in March, the stock price has slowly declined as investors have become increasingly nervous about the impending FDA review of the company's anti-obesity drug, Lorcaserin, set for May 10. The FDA then has until June 27, …
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Neighborhood linked to obesity
Children who live in such neighborhoods are roughly half as likely to be obese as kids living in areas lacking these features, researchers report in two studies in the May American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The research combines two health …
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Palatin Technologies Announces First Patient Dosed in Second Phase I Clinical …
"We are excited to have our compound tested in studies that should ultimately establish what role melanocortin agonists may have in treating obesity," said Dr. Carl Spana, President and Chief Executive Officer of Palatin.
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AstraZeneca, Palatin initiate Phase I obesity trial
Palatin Technologies has announced the initiation of a second Phase I single center trial of AZD2820, an obesity compound selected by AstraZeneca from research collaboration. The single-blind, randomized trial is expected to enrol 72 obese patients, …
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Government defends scrapping obesity taskforce
The State Government is defending the axing of a taskforce set up to battle obesity levels. The "Be Active Physical Activity Taskforce" was set up by Labor in 2001 and promoted by ambassadors including former cricketer Dennis Lillee and basketballer …
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