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Obesity
Obesity is more than just being overweight. People are considered to be obese if they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. (Those who are overweight have a BMI of 25 to 29.9) Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some types of cancer, and even dementia later in life. Despite the health risks, it can be very difficult to shed extra pounds, and keep them off.
Obesity News
As Obesity Rates Rise, Cases of Kidney Stones Double: Study
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones has almost doubled since 1994, researchers report, and the obesity epidemic is the most likely reason why. About one in 11 Americans now develops kidney stones, according to scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles and RAND Corp. [...]
Some Heavy Kids at Risk of Blindness, Study Says
THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Some overweight or obese children are at increased risk for a brain condition that can lead to blindness, a new study shows. The risk of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) — also called pseudotumor cerebri — is especially high in older white girls, according to the Kaiser Permanente researchers. People with the [...]
Obese Teens Can Have Heart Damage Without Showing Signs
MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Heart damage can be present in obese teens who don’t have any symptoms of heart disease, a small, preliminary study found. Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, and previous research has shown that obese adults have damage to their hearts. In the new study, researchers examined the heart structure [...]
Gut Bugs Might Influence Child’s Odds for Obesity
THURSDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — Levels of certain gut bacteria and low protein intake may raise children’s risk of being obese, new research suggests. The study included 26 obese and 27 non-obese children aged 6 to 16 who completed a dietary and physical activity survey. Stool samples from the children were analyzed to assess the [...]
Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents’ Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
WEDNESDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) — Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents’ bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says. The study included nearly 500 Danish children aged 2 to 6 who had an increased [...]
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