March 4, 2010
New research suggests the rates of childhood obesity are increasing.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Childhood obesity rates have reportedly risen over the past several years. As reported by HealthDay News, new research has found growth in rates of obesity in kids and teens ages 10 to 17.
Christina Bethell, director of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative […]
January 2, 2010
A new study states players may be at a higher risk for diabetes and other medical conditions later in life.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study proposes that college linemen may have an increased risk of developing certain health conditions later in life. As reported by LiveScience.com, researchers found that football linemen may be at […]
November 18, 2009
A new study suggests fasting may help adults who are obese with weight loss.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study proposes that weight loss for obese adults may be helped with fasting. As reported by Reuters, the study suggests that fasting every other day may help facilitate weight loss in obese individuals even if […]
October 24, 2009
A diabetes medication has been shown to help obese patients with weight loss.
U.S (WiredPRNews.com) – The diabetes drug liraglutide has been shown to be effective in boosting weight loss in individuals who are obese. As reported by HealthDay News, a study concluded that the medication was more effective than orlistat, a medication prescribed for weight-loss, […]
September 14, 2009
Some experts suggest that dealing with the obesity epidemic should be a key aspect of health care reform.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Some health experts are calling on policy makers to address the growing problem with obesity in legislation for reforming the health care system. As reported by HealthDay News, two former […]
July 23, 2009
A new study suggests doctors react negatively to obese patients.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A new study suggests that doctors react negatively to obese patients. As reported by Reuters, many physicians in a large healthcare network in New York City were shown by a study to view treating patients who are obese […]
June 24, 2009
A new study suggests that a few extra pounds in weight could be beneficial.
Wired PR News – A recent study suggests that being a few pounds over weight may add years to one’s life. As reported by HealthDay News, researchers who conducted a study on over 11,000 adults in Canada found that those within a […]
January 30, 2009
A new study claims obesity can be transferred from person to person like the common cold.
Wired PR News.com – A new study proposes that individuals can catch obesity in the same manner one may catch the common cold. As reported by Live Science, the research links an adenovirus called AD-36 to obesity in some adults.
As […]
December 13, 2008
New study identifies fast heart rate as indicator of adult onset obesity and diabetes related heart issues.
Wired PR News.com – A new study has linked having a fast heart rate to issues with the cardiovascular system later on. As reported by Health Day News, the Japanese study indicates that if a heart rate is too […]
