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Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Here's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.
“What's really important about this is that even if these sedentary kids decided somewhere alo...
Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.
Overall, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver d...
Shift Work May Harm the Health of Men More Than Women
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men's health.
The research, which involved lab mice and humans, hints that the male of the species might be more vulnerable to the "body clock" disturbances that come wit...
Too Little Sleep Could Have Teens Piling on Pounds
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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New research suggests that not getting enough sleep may doom adolescents and teens to obesity and poorer health as they enter adulthood.
1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Could Everyday Plastics Help Make You Fat?
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Is your plastic water bottle widening your waistline?
Could be.
In a new study, Norwegian researchers said that chemicals in common plastic products like water bottles or food packaging may put you at risk of piling on the pounds.
"Our experiments show that ...
Deadly Liver Disease Tied to Obesity Is on the Rise
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2021
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Liver disease is usually associated with alcoholism or hepatitis, but obesity and diabetes are becoming an even more dire threat for potentially fatal liver damage, a new study reveals.
In fact, advanced fatty liver disease increases a person's risk of death by nearly s...
Common Hormone Disorder in Women Costs U.S. $8 Billion a Year
- Steven Reinberg
- September 23, 2021
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Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -- the most common hormone disorder in women of child-bearing age -- is costly.
In 2020, diagnosing and treating this disorder cost an estimated $8 billion in the United States, according to a
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese: CDC
- Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- September 16, 2021
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America's waistline keeps widening.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese, a number that's nearly doubled since 2018.
The CDC's 2020 Adult Obesity Prevalence...
Weight Loss Can Help Cut Lung Risks in 9/11 First Responders
- September 6, 2021
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Twenty years on from the terrible event itself, weight loss may reduce the risk of lung disease among 9/11 first responders, a new study suggests.
"Our findings should reassure World Trade Center first responders that there are steps they can take to protect their lungs ...
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2021
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Take a work break: A small, new study suggests that getting out of your chair every half hour may help improve your blood sugar levels and your overall health.
Every hour spent sitting or lying down increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, the study...
Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2021
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Everyone knows that your metabolism peaks in your teenage years, when you're fit and active and feeling your oats.
And everyone knows that a person's metabolism slows down in middle age, as bodies start to expand and sag, and become less energetic.
But that's all w...
Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
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Scientists may have uncovered the reason critical medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cause weight gain and diabetes -- findings they hope will lead to better drugs.
The medications, known as antipsychotics, help control the hallucinations, delusions and c...
Calorie-Burning 'Brown Fat' Could Help Keep You Healthy, Even if You're Obese
- Dennis Thompson
- January 11, 2021
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A special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array of chronic ailments, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Brown fat generates heat by drawing glucose from the bloodstream, as opposed t...
Heart Risk Factors May Be Especially Unhealthy in People With Psoriasis
- Steven Reinberg
- January 4, 2021
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People with metabolic syndrome and the skin condition psoriasis are at especially high risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study warns.
Psoriasis has been known to increase the risk of heart disease, but researchers have now pegged metabolic syndrome as a key reason....
AHA News: Cluster of Risky Conditions That Can Lead To Heart Disease Is Rising in Hispanic Adults
- September 22, 2020
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A cluster of conditions called metabolic syndrome that could lead to heart disease and stroke is becoming more common among Hispanic adults, and experts say there needs to be more research and more work in prevention.
Overall, metabolic syndrome affects about 1 in 3 ad...
More Young Americans Developing Unhealthy Predictors of Heart Disease
- Serena Gordon
- June 23, 2020
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A new study finds that 1 in 5 people under age 40 now have metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that together increase the odds for many serious conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The rate of metabolic syndrome is rising in all age grou...
Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots
- Steven Reinberg
- January 9, 2020
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People with what's known as the "metabolic syndrome" are vulnerable to recurring blood clots, new research shows.
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, including obesity, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These factors put peopl...
Hibernating Animals Give Clues to Obesity in Humans
- Robert Preidt
- November 26, 2019
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A look at the genetics of hibernating animals might shed light on obesity in humans.
"Hibernators have evolved an incredible ability to control their metabolism," explained Christopher Gregg, an associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Anatomy at the Un...
Just 2 Weeks on the Couch Starts to Damage Your Body
- Serena Gordon
- September 19, 2019
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A new study proves that the old adage "use it or lose it" is definitely true when it comes to fitness.
After just two weeks of sedentary behavior, formerly fit people had:
- A decline in heart and lung health
- Increased waist circumference ...
Childhood Cancer Survivors Struggle With Heart Troubles
- Robert Preidt
- August 26, 2019
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The treatments that childhood cancer patients receive often save their lives, but they also make survivors prone to heart troubles, a new study finds.
For the study, researchers examined heart disease rates in nearly 7,300 childhood cancer survivors (diagnosed at an ...
How Sleep Woes May Strain Your Heart
- Serena Gordon
- August 19, 2019
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If you spend a lot of nights watching the clock instead of sleeping, new research suggests you may need to be as concerned about your heart health as you are about lost shut-eye.
People with genetic variants linked to insomnia have an increased risk of heart disease,...
Air Pollution Bad News for Your Blood Pressure
- Robert Preidt
- June 27, 2019
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In yet another finding that shows air pollution is bad for more than just your lungs, a new study suggests long-term exposure could raise your risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome includes a number of health conditions that increase ...