Tag Archives: obesity

By Alan Lyndon In a significant development, the American Medical Association (AMA) has recently unveiled a new policy regarding the use of Body Mass Index ...

Scientists know that vaccines engineered to protect the public from influenza, hepatitis B, tetanus and rabies can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population, leaving them more vulnerable to infection and illness.

Studies of adolescents and young people who have undergone bariatric surgery have found significant long-term reductions in weight and comorbid chronic diseases.

Recognizing that obesity remains a primary health concern impacting an increasing number of Americans, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy during its Annual Meeting ...

A sip of soda will become more expensive next year in Philadelphia, which recently became the second city in the United States to pass a ...

A technique already used in the emergency room may have new potential as a minimally invasive treatment for morbid obesity, preliminary findings suggest. The procedure, ...

Extracurricular sports may help children develop the discipline they need to succeed in the classroom, a new study suggests. Kids’ attention span and level of ...

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with close to 500,000 new cancer cases worldwide each year, and nearly two-thirds of obesity-related ...

“You want fries with that?” How many times have you heard the enticing offer of more food but hesitated at the unknown cost of added calories? ...

If you think winning is one of the key determinants that makes organized sports fun for kids think again: Winning along with other mental bonuses ...