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Obesity Epidemic Linked To Brain Mechanisms
America's rising rates of obesity in virtually all age groups is partly due to biological factors, researchers from the Cincinnati Diabetes and Obesity Center reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. Approximately one third of all American adults are obese today, and the percentage continues to rise, says the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Co-author, Randy Seeley, PhD, said ...
Obesity ads hurt more than help?
Georgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.
"Obesity is Not the Government's Business" Decides Intelligence Squared US Audience
John Stossel and Paul Campos Win Debate Over Pamela Peeke and David Satcher
Anger bubbles up in Congress over anti-obesity ads targeting soda
Taxpayer-funded anti-obesity ads targeting soda aren't going down well with a congressman who has introduced legislation to prohibit federal spending on any campaigns targeting legal American-made products.
Big Pets Get Bigger: Latest Survey Shows US Dog and Cat Obesity Epidemic Expanding
CALABASH, N.C., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The "fat pet gap" continues to widen according to the latest nationwide survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The ...
Georgia's child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy
It started with the denial of a growing health crisis.
Jenny Craig Supports American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life.™ Initiative With Mariah Carey
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenny Craig, one of the world's leading authorities on weight management, announced today its support of the American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life. ...
US first lady wins sack race in anti-obesity drive
US First Lady Michelle Obama triumphed at dodgeball, a potato sack race, and tug-of-war, in a television appearance marking the second anniversary of her "Let's Move" childhood fitness initiative.
Child Obesity Ads Create Movement Out Of Controversy
It started with the denial of a growing health crisis.
Positive parenting during early childhood may prevent obesity
( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) Programs that support parents during their child's early years hold promise for obesity prevention, according to a new study in the online Feb. 6 issue of Pediatrics.
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