Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy May Prevent Childhood Obesity - Voice of America
September 6th, 2007Voice of AmericaTreating Diabetes During Pregnancy May Prevent Childhood ObesityVoice of America - 1 hour agoPrevious, smaller-scale studies had already suggested a link between gestational diabetes and childhood obesity. But this was the first study to examine …RESEARCH LINKS TV/VIDEO GAME PLAYING WITH CHILD OBESITY; HEALTH … 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)all 4 news articles
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N.Zealand Eyes Labels to Beat Obesity - The Associated Press
September 6th, 2007N.Zealand Eyes Labels to Beat ObesityThe Associated Press - 9 hours agoWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The government should impose "traffic light" labeling to warn consumers about obesity-causing food and drink products if New …New Zealand May Label Obesity-Causing Foods ShortNews.comall 2 news articles
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Departments team up to combat obesity, secondhand smoke exposure - Newsday
September 6th, 2007Departments team up to combat obesity, secondhand smoke exposureNewsday, NY - 19 hours agoNew Jersey is among a dozen states that bar smoking in workplaces, restaurants and bars, and is a leader in fighting obesity. It is one of only two states, …
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Research and Markets: Obesity Drug Discoveries: What the Future … - Business Wire (press release)
September 6th, 2007Research and Markets: Obesity Drug Discoveries: What the Future …Business Wire (press release), CA - 1 hour agoWhile only recently identified as a major health concern, obesity levels have been growing steadily and the condition threatens to rank among the biggest …
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Intelligent Sports, Inc. Targets Rising Obesity Rates in US - Market Wire (press release)
September 6th, 2007Intelligent Sports, Inc. Targets Rising Obesity Rates in USMarket Wire (press release) - 4 hours agoIn a recent study by the Trust for America's Health, a research group dedicated to disease prevention, obesity rates increased in 31 states last year. …
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UT Southwestern's obesity research receives $22 million NIH … - EurekAlert (press release)
September 6th, 2007UT Southwestern's obesity research receives $22 million NIH …EurekAlert (press release), DC - 2 hours ago6, 2007 – UT Southwestern Medical Center’s obesity research team has received a $22 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to enhance its …
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Childhood obesity among NHS priorities - Suffolk Evening Star
September 6th, 2007Childhood obesity among NHS prioritiesSuffolk Evening Star, UK - 2 hours agoHEALTH bosses today revealed a series of pledges backed by senior doctors and nurses in the region in to improve care - including reducing childhood obesity …
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Bliss battles obesity with cross-country walk - Shelbyville Times-Gazette
September 6th, 2007Bliss battles obesity with cross-country walkShelbyville Times-Gazette, TN - 2 hours agoBy Brian Mosely With obesity becoming a growing concern for people across the country, various weight loss methods like pills, diets and exercise programs …
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Child obesity rate slowly on rise - Rocky Mountain News
September 6th, 2007Child obesity rate slowly on riseRocky Mountain News, CO - 7 hours agoBy Tillie Fong, Rocky Mountain News Colorado may win accolades as the leanest state in the country every year, but the state's child obesity rate continues …Obesity - Google News
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Weight-controlling gene is discovered - Science Daily (press release)
September 6th, 2007Scientific AmericanWeight-controlling gene is discoveredScience Daily (press release) - 2 hours ago"This is good news for potential obesity treatments, because it's like a volume control instead of a light switch; it can be turned up or down, …UTSW researchers note recent findings on obesity, its complications Dallas Morning News (subscription)Skinny gene could become weapon in fight against obesity Guardian Unlimited"Skinny" gene discovered that may stop obesity, diabetes XinhuaScience Daily (press release) - Globe and Mailall 176 news articles
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Obesity: The Solution Could be in the Genes! - The Money Times
September 5th, 2007The Money TimesObesity: The Solution Could be in the Genes!The Money Times, India - 7 hours agoby Daisy Sarma - September 5, 2007 - 0 comments If obesity is in the genes, so could the solution to this problem that has grabbed center stage in the USA …
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Alternative therapies for managing menopausal symptoms - SpiritIndia
September 5th, 2007SpiritIndiaAlternative therapies for managing menopausal symptomsSpiritIndia, India - 2 hours agoReuters Estrogen loss contributes to obesity, high BP — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The loss of estrogen that accompanies menopause contributes to the …
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