September 8, 2011
About half of all men and women could be obese in 20 years if obesity rates continue on same path, according to a new study.
August 16, 2011
New studies dispute the concept that all obese people need to lose weight.
June 3, 2010
More employees are reportedly jumping on the losing weight for financial incentives band wagon.
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 29, 2010
Michelle Obama is helping launch a new campaign geared towards combating the obesity epidemic.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is aiding in the launch of a new campaign aimed at combating obesity. As reported by Reuters, Obama recently spoke about the obesity epidemic to a group of advocates for children in Alexandria.
Obama […]
January 14, 2010
A new study suggests that too much time in front of the television may lead to a shortened life-span.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent study suggests that too much time in front the television can be bad for the health of individuals; regardless of whether they are overweight or at a healthy weight. As reported by […]
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 […]
August 26, 2009
Premature aging of the brain is seen in individuals who are overweight or obese.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A new study suggests that brain degeneration is an issue for people who are significantly overweight or obese. As reported by LiveScience.com, researchers found that the brains of obese individuals contained 8 percent less […]
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 […]
April 9, 2009
Research on what has been labeled good fat may help with weight loss.
Wired PR News – Studies pertaining to fat categorized as “good fat” may be beneficial for weight loss and combating obesity. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), scientists have discovered that beneficial fat once believed to disappear or be inactive in adulthood […]
