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Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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The obesity epidemic isn't slowing down anytime soon, and new research delivers even worse news: Most American adults have not only gained more weight, but they gained most of it earlier in life.
The statistics were grim: More than half of Americans in the representative...
Malnutrition Can Also Trigger Diabetes, Affecting Millions Worldwide
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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A form of diabetes caused by malnutrition is significantly different from type 1 or type 2 diabetes and should be considere...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Greatly Lower Odds for Many Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to three new studies.
Obese folks who underwent bariatric surgery were at least two times less likely to develop certain types of canc...
'Motivational' Talks Won't Help Dieters Lose Weight: Study
- Amy Norton
- March 29, 2022
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It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that "motivational" conversations with a health provider may make little difference.
The review looked at...
Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow
- Cara Murez
- October 22, 2021
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You've probably heard that getting better sleep can be good for your waistline. The same appears to be true for your baby.
Newborns who get more sleep and wake up less during the night are less likely to become overweight in infancy, according to a just-published study.<...
Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2021
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Obese people have a tougher time fighting COVID-19, even if they have a milder form of the virus, a new study finds.
Researchers looked at more than 500 patients who tested positive for COVID but didn't require hospitalization. Teens and adults who were overweight or obe...
Climate Change Could Bring Rising Obesity Rates
- Robert Preidt
- October 14, 2021
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You can add obesity and its related health risks to the long list of threats posed by climate change, researchers report.
In a new review, researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia outlined the association between climate change and obesity.
As globa...
Whole Grains Every Day: Key to Your Health and Waistline
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2021
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Whole grains can help older adults maintain a thinner waist, lower blood pressure and lower blood sugar, new research suggests.
Just three servings a day may do the trick, the authors said.
One serving is a slice of whole-grain bread, a half-cup of rolled oat cere...
For Losing Weight, Calorie Counting Tops Fasting Diets
- June 16, 2021
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Intermittent fasting diets are all the rage, but new clinical trial results indicate they don't work any better than simple calorie cutting.
People who simply cut their daily calories by 25% lost the most weight and fat tissue in three weeks of dieting, compared with two...
In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2021
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Could there be a way to tell years in advance which girls are more likely to develop eating disorders?
New research from Denmark suggests that childhood body mass index (BMI) may offer important clues. BMI is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.
The ...
A Woman's Weight Might Affect Her Odds for Miscarriage
- Robert Preidt
- April 23, 2021
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Overweight and underweight women have a higher risk of repeated miscarriages than those whose weight is average, a new study finds.
Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy, occurring in 15% to 20% of all pregnancies. Recurrent miscarriage (two or m...
In Breast Cancer Survivors, Obesity Raises Odds for Cancer's Return
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2021
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Most people know obesity can lead to diabetes or heart disease, but excess weight can play a role in cancer, too, researchers say.
A new study found that breast cancer survivors who are overweight have a statistically significant increased risk of developing a second pri...
Bingeing, Stress Snacking: How the Pandemic Is Changing Eating Habits
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2021
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Americans' eating habits have changed for the worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increase in eating disorders, researchers say.
For their study, the University of Minnesota team analyzed information gathered between April and May of 2020 from participants i...
Americans Are Eating Less Healthily Everywhere, Except at School
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2021
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Taking a deep dive into how Americans eat, a new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools.
The conclusion is based on surveys conducted among 61,000 adults and children between 2003 an...
Pandemic Has Many Kids Struggling With Weight Issues
- Cara Murez
- March 22, 2021
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Kids and teens are already struggling to learn outside the classroom during the pandemic, but lockdowns and quarantines are also making it hard for them to control their weight, child health experts say.
Lost routines, economic insecurity and grief are making things more...
Working Off Your Quarantine Weight Gain
- Steven Reinberg
- July 7, 2020
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Life in lockdown has led many to overeat and gain weight, a phenomenon referred to as the "COVID-15."
But some small changes can get you back into shape, a weight management specialist suggests.
"COVID-19 changed how we eat, what we eat and how we spend o...
What Difference Do Calorie Counts on Menus Make?
- Robert Preidt
- June 15, 2020
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Calorie labeling requirements for menus in U.S. restaurant chains could save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health care and other costs, a new study claims.
Researchers created a model to assess what would happen if the labeling rule led to mod...
Eating Before Bedtime Might Pack on the Pounds
- Steven Reinberg
- June 11, 2020
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If you have a late dinner and then head to bed, beware: You may gain weight while you sleep, a new study suggests.
That's most likely because your metabolism slows, boosting blood sugar and other chemicals that contribute to weight gain and type 2 diabetes, research...
1 in 10 Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes Dies: Study
- Robert Preidt
- May 29, 2020
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Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within a week of entering the hospital and 20% need a ventilator to breathe by that point, a new French study found.
Researchers analyzed data on more than 1,300 COVID-19 patients with diabetes, average age 70, ...
Extra Pounds Could Bring More Painful Joints
- Robert Preidt
- May 21, 2020
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Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
"Pain, osteoarthritis and weight share a complicated relationship," said study author Dr. Diana Higgins. ...
Lost Pregnancies, Diabetes May Be Linked
- Robert Preidt
- May 21, 2020
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The more pregnancies losses a woman has, the greater her risk of developing diabetes, a new study suggests.
Researchers examined data on nearly 25,000 Danish women who were born between 1957 and 1997 and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between 1977 to 2017.
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Certain Health Conditions Up Risks for Severe COVID-19
- Robert Preidt
- April 1, 2020
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New research suggests that having an underlying health condition might be one of the most significant risk factors for developing a severe case of COVID-19.
Scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a look at a group of U.S. adult COVID-1...
Fitness Key to Long-Term Weight Loss Success
- Robert Preidt
- March 31, 2020
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The more fit you are when you start a weight-loss program, the more weight you could lose, a new study says.
"This research could help us improve the design of our weight-loss programs and suggests that adults with very poor fitness may benefit from additional exerci...
Small Babies Have High Risk for Heart-Lung Weakness as Adults: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 18, 2020
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Being small at birth after a full-term pregnancy could leave you gasping for breath later on in life.
Swedish researchers report that babies with low birth weights are more likely to have poor heart-lung (cardiorespiratory) fitness when they reach adulthood.
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Super-Cooled Injections Might Ice Away 'Deep Fat'
- Dennis Thompson
- January 22, 2020
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The Harvard-associated lab that created the "CoolSculpting" process of reducing fat says it's on the trail of the next advance in nonsurgical slimming.
CoolSculpting freezes fat cells by applying an ice-cold gel pad to the skin, causing cells to die off and either be f...
Getting Active Helps Kids' Hearts, Even in the Obese
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2019
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Regular exercise reduces heart risk factors in overweight and obese kids, researchers report.
Their study included 175 inactive boys and girls, aged 8 to 11, who took part in afterschool programs.
All of them did homework for about a half-hour and had a hea...
More Americans Trying to Lose Weight, But Few Succeeding
- Dennis Thompson
- November 13, 2019
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Americans are more motivated to lose weight than ever before, with increasing numbers eating less, exercising, drinking water and trying out new diets.
And it's all for naught.
Folks are heavier than ever despite all this effort, reports a new study.
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More TV, Smartphone Time Means More Sugary Drinks for Teens
- Robert Preidt
- October 24, 2019
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Teens who stay glued to screens, be it televisions or electronic devices, are not only getting less exercise -- they're more likely to down too many sugary, caffeinated drinks, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 32,400 U.S. students in...
Aging Population, Unhealthy Habits Underlie Expected Cancer Surge
- Robert Preidt
- October 16, 2019
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Due to population growth and aging, the number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to jump 60% by 2040 -- but unhealthy lifestyle habits are likely to make the surge even larger.
That's the conclusion from the new edition of the Cancer Atlas, unveiled We...
You've Lost the Weight -- Now Keep It Off to Keep Diabetes at Bay
- Serena Gordon
- October 9, 2019
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The health of people with type 2 diabetes often improves dramatically with a 5% to 10% weight loss -- but to sustain the benefits, you need to keep the weight off, new research claims.
After losing weight with a yearlong intervention, blood sugar and blood pr...
High Lead Levels in Pregnancy Linked to Obesity in Kids Years Later
- Alan Mozes
- October 7, 2019
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Children whose moms had high levels of lead in their blood during pregnancy are more likely than others to carry excess weight by age 8, new research reveals.
The conclusion stems from a look at blood tests of more than 1,440 mothers within three days after delivery....
It Takes Less Weight to Trigger Diabetes in Minorities Than Whites
- Serena Gordon
- September 24, 2019
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One of the biggest risk factors for type 2 diabetes is excess weight. But you don't have to be overweight to have the disease -- and new research revealed that some racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to have diabetes at lower weights.
"Patients...
Scientists Discover New Way Fat Harms Your Arteries
- Amy Norton
- September 19, 2019
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Scientists may have found a way that obesity directly damages the arteries and contributes to heart disease -- a discovery that they say could eventually lead to new treatments.
The British researchers found that in heart disease patients who are obese, body fat surr...
Heart-Healthy Habits Good For Your Brain
- Robert Preidt
- August 8, 2019
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Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Take care of your heart.
That's the takeaway from a new study that suggests good heart health in middle age could lower your odds for problems with thinking and memory later in life.
The study included nearly 7,900 Brit...
Could Heavier Folks Be at Lower Risk for ALS?
- Steven Reinberg
- June 26, 2019
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It's not often that anything good is associated with obesity. Yet heavy folks and those who bulk up as they age may have less risk for the deadly disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study finds.
The Norwegian study found that over several decades, peop...
Heart Disease Is Lasting Threat to Breast Cancer Survivors
- Robert Preidt
- June 21, 2019
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Postmenopausal women who survive breast cancer may have a higher risk for developing heart disease, a new study says.
Heart problems can appear more than five years after radiation treatment for breast cancer, and the added risk persists for as much as 30 years, acco...
The Scoop on Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Snow Cones
- Steven Reinberg
- June 7, 2019
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Cold, sweet ice cream cones are a favorite summertime treat -- but don't overdo it.
They're high in calories and less nutritious than you probably think. That goes for frozen yogurt and flavored snow cones too, according to Suzy Weems, a professor of family and consu...
Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2019
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Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart disease in adulthood, a new study of young men suggests.
It included about 1.7 million Swedish men who began military service at ages 18 or 19 between 1969 and 2005. They were followe...
Philadelphia's Soda Tax Tied to Big Drop in Sales
- Steven Reinberg
- May 14, 2019
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Soda taxes appear to be an effective weapon in the war on obesity and type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
In January 2017, Philadelphia began taxing sugary and artificially sweetened drinks, and in that year their sales in chain food stores dropped 38%. But it...
Weight Before Pregnancy Most Important to Risk for Complications
- Serena Gordon
- May 7, 2019
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Expectant mothers and doctors have focused a lot on how much a woman gains during pregnancy, but new research suggests how much a woman weighs before getting pregnant may be far more important.
The study found that the more a woman weighed at the start of her...
How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You're Underestimating
- Robert Preidt
- April 29, 2019
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Parents and doctors often overlook how overweight kids are, which could leave youngsters at increased risk for health problems linked to excess weight, British researchers say.
They reviewed 87 studies that included nearly 25,000 children, age 19 and younger, and the...
Preschool Is Prime Time to Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits
- Robert Preidt
- April 22, 2019
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Teaching preschoolers about healthy habits can reduce their risk of obesity and heart disease later in life, new research suggests.
The New York City study included 562 youngsters in 15 preschools in Harlem, which has a largely black and Hispanic population. The two ...
Weight-Loss Surgery Just as Successful for Teens With Down Syndrome
- Robert Preidt
- April 19, 2019
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Young people with Down syndrome or other cognitive impairments are just as successful in shedding excess pounds after weight-loss surgery as their peers, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed outcomes for 63 young people, aged 13 to 24, who had bariatric surgery a...
Will You Get Fat? Genetic Test May Tell
- Amy Norton
- April 18, 2019
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As obesity becomes epidemic among Americans, many could over- or underestimate their odds for piling on the pounds. But a new genetic "score" might take the guesswork out of all of that, researchers say.
Using information on more than 2 million gene variants linked...
Newborn's 'Microbiome' Could Give Clues to Weight Later
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2019
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A newborn's first stool holds telltale clues about his risk for becoming an overweight 3-year-old, according to a European study.
The clues come from the population of bacteria (microbiome) in the baby's gut.
Finnish researchers used genetic sequencing to ...
Want to Stay Trim? Don't Eat in the Evening, Study Finds
- Alan Mozes
- March 25, 2019
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Maybe you rush around with work and activities during the day, then settle in for a large, relaxing meal in the evening. But new research says the later in the day you eat, the more weight you're likely to pack on.
That's the takeaway from a week-long study involving...
How to Help Your Kids Achieve a Healthy Weight
- Robert Preidt
- March 21, 2019
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Obesity can lead to physical, social and emotional struggles for kids, so parents need to help their children maintain a healthy weight, experts say.
"Children with obesity are more likely than their classmates to be teased or bullied and to suffer from low self-este...
Early-Onset Menstruation Linked to Later High Blood Pressure Risk
- Robert Preidt
- March 14, 2019
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Older women who started menstruating at an early age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, new research suggests.
For the study, scientists analyzed data from nearly 7,900 women in China. The investigators found that early-onset menstruation was linked to a...
Heavier People May Be More Likely to Survive a Stroke
- Maureen Salamon
- March 6, 2019
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While it's long been understood that being overweight or obese raises the odds of stroke, new research indicates those carrying extra weight are far less likely to die after having such a "brain attack."
For the study, scientists analyzed more than 1,000 people who...
Brief Morning Exercise Helps Ease Blood Pressure Throughout the Day
- Robert Preidt
- February 20, 2019
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A half-hour of morning exercise can help control blood pressure in overweight and obese people for the entire day, a new study finds.
And for women in particular, adding frequent short breaks from sitting through the day can offer additional benefit, the Australian r...