Report says restaurant food is making your kids fat
A report from a health advocacy group said most kids’ meals are high in calories but fall short of meeting basic nutritional standards.
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YMCA offers “fitness solutions” to youth
Childhood obesity is on the rise across the nation and it’s a problem we face right here at home. On…
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Coca-Cola weighs in on obesity fight
Coke responds after coming under increased fire over the past year as a predominant target of an anti-obesity crusade.
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Leaders say military is too fat to fight
Childhood obesity isn’t just a health issue, according to a group of retired military leaders. It’s also a national security issue.
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Health care costs to bulge along with U.S. waistlines
A new report says bulging waistlines will rack up big health care expenditures within the next two decades.
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New report shows obesity still a problem
Americans’ waistlines keep expanding and the Quad Cities is no exception. After losing 185 lbs., Nancy Hampton is the picture…
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FDA expected to approve new diet drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a new prescription diet drug called Qnexa on Tuesday.
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FDA approves drug to treat some obese, overweight adults
Some people who suffer from chronic weight issues may soon get some help from a pill.
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Sleep’s effects on obesity, diabetes
A lack of sleep could increase your risks of obesity and diabetes.
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Obesity during pregnancy can cause autism
Researchers at the UC Davis Mind Institute found that obese mothers were 67% more likely to have a child with autism.
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Study finds genetic link to childhood obesity
It was once thought to be controlled by diet and exercise, but a recently-published study says there is a genetic…
