Predicting Heart Attack Risk Jul 12, 2005
Most people know the common risk factors-- high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise. But doctors say high levels of a blood protein called CRP may also help predict who is more at risk for a heart attack. (WCAX.com, VT)
Boost Your Child's Brain With Breakfast Jul 12, 2005
Experts Recommend Snacks Every Three, Four Hours. POSTED: 1:44 pm PDT July 8, 2005. (KCRA 3, CA)
Free to choose obesity? Jul 12, 2005
Free to choose obesity ... But it may be hard to match that success when it comes to obesity ... Meanwhile, they outsource the campaigns against medical researchers and the dissemination of crude anti-anti-obesity propaganda to industry-financed advocacy groups. (Alameda Times-Star)
Obesity's new peril - 'double diabetes' Jul 12, 2005
Obesity's new peril - 'double diabetes ... The obesity epidemic appears to be fueling a hybrid type of diabetes that afflicts adults and children and, some believe, may increase the devastating complications of the disease ... Even Kaufman, former president of the American Diabetes Association and author of the book "Diabesity" - about the obesity epidemic and related rise in type 2 diabetes - does not always recognize the double diabetes cases. (Sacramento Bee)
Obesity ails US hospitals Jul 12, 2005
As the world struggles to keep up with rising instances of obesity, hospitals in United States are gearing up to provide healthcare to larger patients ... One of our greatest responsibilities is that we're educating the public as to the dangers of obesity and making sure that the resources are there for people who want to change their lives. (Earthtimes.com)
Obesity Beware! Jul 12, 2005
Altered gravity plays an unexpected role in obesity and weight loss ... This could be a contributing cause of, e.g., the "obesity epidemic" in the United States, under-eating among astronauts, and maladies such as the "wasting syndrome" linked to AIDS. ... Leptin is a hormone that's key to regulating appetite: when it was first discovered in the mid-1990's it was regarded as a possible way to treat obesity in humans. (FirstScience.com)
Fast food tax to tackle obesity Jul 12, 2005
FAST food could be subject to a new tax of up to 50 per cent under a plan to fight Australia's worsening obesity epidemic ... Similar to hefty tax rises on cigarettes, the move aims to slash illness and death caused by obesity ... "We need a way of addressing the obesity problem because diets are notoriously unsuccessful -- 95 per cent of diets fail," Dr Germov said. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
Fast food tax plan Jul 12, 2005
Herald Sun: Fast food tax to tackle obesity [12jul05 ... Fast food tax to tackle obesity Kate Jones 12jul05 ... FAST food could be subject to a new tax of up to 50 per cent under a plan to fight Australia's worsening obesity epidemic. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
New fed benefit plan will pay less than half of the tab for people with lots of prescriptions. Jul 12, 2005
High obesity rate takes a toll. How 24 teams dropped pounds during a full year Crisis in care Runaway medical bills Read the findings, search the database, from Gannett News Service. (Detroit News)
Fat is the villain here in 'Obeez City' Jul 12, 2005
Taking aim at childhood obesity, interactive games and DVDs use virtual weapons to combat inactivity ... Last fall, a report on obesity by the prestigious Institute of Medicine recommended that software engineers and game designers use those mediums as a vehicle for encouraging healthier lifestyles ... And the National Institutes of Health is funding some video game research projects as part of its anti-obesity efforts. (Los Angeles Times)
Newly affluent Indonesians' taste for fast food leaves children malnourished (AFP) Jul 12, 2005
Dietary ignorance is the main culprit, says Dickey, with many Indonesian parents using unhealthy snacks as pacifiers for unruly children in between main meals, meaning that obesity can strike just as easily as undernourishment. "Our biggest foe is fast food," she said. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
Amid 'Food Culture' Boom, Many Can't Cook Jul 12, 2005
A dietof that sort of food can lead to obesity and other health problems, she said. "It's higher in fat, higher in salt, higher in calories, bigger portions ... and it's lower in fiber and lower in vitamins and minerals," Young said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Letters from readers Jul 12, 2005
After all, obesity and problem drinkers are also health issues. Katherine Bendtsen, Minneapolis. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Wisconsin Study Shows About 1 in 5 Obese Jul 11, 2005
Slightly more than one in five Wisconsin residents is obese, according to survey results that indicate obesity increased in the state over a recent 10-year period. The analysis reported in the Wisconsin Medical Journal included county-by-county results that showed the highest obesity rates at 26 percent in Jefferson County and 23 percent in Chippewa, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Portage and Wood counties ... The data on obesity is from the annual Wisconsin Behavioral Risk Factors Surveys. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Economic statistics this week Jul 11, 2005
Among adults in 1978-79, the age-adjusted adult obesity rate was 14 per cent, while 25 years later 5 ... Even so, Canada's adult obesity rate was significantly lower than that in the United States where 30 per cent of adults were obese in 2004. (Canada.com -- Business)
Too fat to fight? Jul 11, 2005
But at an obesity conference in Las Vegas last fall and in interviews since then, Bathalon and other military officials detailed the heavy burden that excess pounds are causing for some troops and taxpayers ... Christine Hunter said at the obesity conference, showing a photograph of the new Baghdad Burger King, already the third busiest in the world. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Michael Fumento: Obesity is bad for everyone, not just the overweight Jul 11, 2005
The Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News - 11-Jul-05 - Michael Fumento:Obesity is bad for everyone, not just the overweight. Michael Fumento:Obesity is bad for everyone, not just the overweight By MICHAEL FUMENTO Guest Commentary ... In 1987, it was 2 percent of total health care spending on obesity; in 2002, 11. (The Union Leader)
Video dinner (Larry Elder) Jul 11, 2005
And, according to a recent study in Lancet, the medical journal, adolescent video game-playing habits can lead to adult obesity and higher cholesterol levels. The Centers for Disease Control says television, computers and video games are partly responsible for weight problems in children and adolescents, contributing to an inactive and unhealthy lifestyle for American kids. (Washington Times)
If you listen to your body, you might eat less Jul 11, 2005
The approach is so unusual, and potentially such a useful weapon in the war on obesity, that the National Institutes of Health is spending $1. 8 million over four years on studies of it at three American universities. (Boston Globe)
Appetite control Jul 11, 2005
NEW YORK -- A decade ago this month, the world found out about the appetite-controlling hormone leptin, and suddenly a cure for obesity seemed within reach. Drug companies raced to fashion leptin into a magic anti-obesity bullet ... Ten years later, though, obesity remains as vexing as ever -- and there's nothing remotely resembling a silver bullet. (Boston Globe)
The benefits of taking it slow Jul 11, 2005
Their health care costs amount to about $100 billion a year, according to the American Obesity Association. Browning says vigorous exercise can decrease the risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses, but a slow walk can help people stay active while easing the stress on their joints. (Youngstown Vindicator)
Study Guide: No More Shots for Diabetics? Jul 10, 2005
Gastric bypass surgery helps the heartGastric bypass surgery, which is used to treat obesity, appears to lower the risk of heart disease even more than previously believed, according to a new study presented at the American Society for Bariatric Surgery in Orlando, Fla. The study, led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, measured cholesterol levels and other cardiovascular risk factors in 371 patients before surgery and again 12 months after gastric bypass surgery. (Newsweek)
Jog with your dog, you'll both benefit Jul 9, 2005
National experts point to the obesity epidemic and say that most of us should be getting more exercise: 60 to 90 minutes a day, according to the new Food Pyramid guidelines. About 60 percent of American adults are overweight. (AZCentral -- Families)
Dinner-Time in a Plugged-In, Wired-Up Culture Jul 9, 2005
And, according to a recent study in Lancet, the medical journal, video game-playing habits in adolescence can lead to obesity and higher cholesterol levels in adulthood. The Centers for Disease Control says that television, computers and video games are partly responsible for weight problems in children and adolescents, contributing to an inactive and unhealthy lifestyle for American kids. (Human Events Online)
Crystal to host healthy choice seminars Jul 9, 2005
Celeste Forsyth, M.D., will address the problems caused by obesity including diabetes and high cholesterol, and will share tips on understanding the new food pyramid, food labeling, dining out and recipe modification. The series concludes with "Love your Skin'' during a 10-day round-trip Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale, aboard Crystal Serenity Nov. 26 through Dec. 6. Terri McGillis, M.D., will share vital information on protecting and caring for skin during her Love your Skin seminar.... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Fighting fat with a higher power Jul 9, 2005
And there's the growing obesity problem in America ... She's not shy about saying she believes the increasing obesity problem in America may have some otherworldly source, namely Satan, behind it ... "My job's been harder in the last decade. I attribute it to the subtle but very strong anti-authority movement going on. ... If Americans can be honest with ourselves, we can reverse the obesity problem.". (AZCentral -- Health)
Slow walking to thinness? Jul 9, 2005
Their health care costs amount to about $100 billion a year, according to the American Obesity Association ... "Does someone with obesity walk differently than the way normal people walk? Do they do something to make it cheaper to walk? It appears they do something in the walking pattern to make it cheaper," Browning said, meaning they burn fewer calories. (RSS - CNN Health)
Schools line up lower-calorie offerings for vending Jul 9, 2005
One of the most lucrative moneymaking operations in Louisiana public high schools is about to change in a bid to help trim teenage obesity ... In addition, Moore said, principals believed it was "straining at gnats" to think the change would do much to trim teenage obesity, which he said stems from a student's lifestyle rather than snacks offered at schools. (The Advocate)
Diabetes damage done in adulthood Jul 9, 2005
Childhood factors such as birth weight are no way near as important as obesity in adulthood for type 2 diabetes, the Newcastle University research shows. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in middle to older aged adults, but recently cases have been reported in children, probably linked to obesity ... " His study in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews followed 412 men and women from birth to age 50. Factors such as birth weight and infant nutrition did not appear to greatly alter diabetes risk,... (PakTribune.com)
Report: Other factors for childhood obesity Jul 8, 2005
The report comes amid growing concern over how to stem the nation's rising obesity ... Dr. Nancy Krebs, co-chair of an American Academy of Pediatrics' obesity panel, said some pediatricians might misinterpret the report and give up fighting the obesity epidemic, figuring there's nothing they can do to help ... While the report notes it will take more than doctor visits to fight childhood obesity, it suggests pediatricians have the community stature to help lobby for changes that could help. (RSS - CNN Health)
Overweight and Obesity (KidsHealth.org) Jul 8, 2005
Overweight and Obesity - Yahoo ... Overweight and Obesity ... Overcoming overweight and obesity in your own children means adapting the way you and your family eat and exercise and the way you spend time together. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
Cleft lip more likely in babies of overweight moms (Reuters) Jul 8, 2005
Cedergren, from Linkoping University, and Kallen, from the University of Lund, note in their report in the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal that the increased risks for orofacial cleft among obese women are on a par with those linking obesity with neural tube defects and congenital cardiovascular malformations. They estimate that maternal obesity accounts for 23 percent of all cases of cleft lip and cleft palate among children of obese mothers ... "The knowledge about various negative... (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
Rollerblade Seeks More Mature Customers Jul 8, 2005
Times Record News: News. By CHRIS NEWMARKER Associated Press Writer. (AP-Health)
More adults, children too fat Jul 8, 2005
Just as alarming was the rise in obesity among children ... This is a much more accurate way of determining obesity rates, compared to the surveys over the last decade which allowed respondents to "self-report" their own body measurements -- a process which invariably led to underestimates of obesity ... The report warned the rising trend of child obesity "is of particular concern because overweight or obese conditions in adolescence often persist into adulthood.". (Canada.com)
Alberta kids buck obesity trend Jul 8, 2005
Alberta children are weighing in with the trimmest waistlines in the country, according to a new Statistics Canada report that suggests obesity rates have ballooned across Canada during the past 25 years. Yet adults in Wild Rose Country don't measure up as well as youngsters: men in this province have above-average obesity rates, while women hover at about the national average ... "When it comes to childhood obesity and overweight, Alberta fared well," said Margot Shields, a senior analyst at... (Calgary Herald, Canada)
Luther Vandross' Swan Song Jul 7, 2005
" In a 2001 interview, Luther Vandross, who'd long battled obesity, diabetes and hypertension, said his father, brother, nephew, maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather had all succumbed to diabetes. Luther Ronzoni Vandross, his middle name cribbed from a pasta label, was born April 20, 1951, in New York City. The future Rner got his start in gospel. As a teenager, he played Harlem's famed Apollo Theatre with the gospel-soul group Listen My Brother. At the age of 20, his career moved... (E! Online)
Danville schools' menu getting a makeover this fall Jul 7, 2005
"Nutritional guidelines must be developed to reduce obesity," said Ms. Yenner ... Astonishingly, there was a 92 percent increase in obesity among adults from 1990 to 2002 ... Director Steven Schooley asked Superintendent Keifer if the school was doing anything to address "the obesity issue" at Tuesday's school board meeting. (Danville News, PA)
Scapegoating soft drinks Jul 7, 2005
Today's Globe Opinion Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. CHRISTOPHER J. CROWLEY. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Bite into a rainbow of flavor Jul 7, 2005
"Fruit salads are a great way to use the wonderful produce grown locally in our state,'' said Teresa Hill, nutrition coordinator for the Division of Obesity Prevention and Control with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.Not only are fresh fruits pretty to look at and tasty to the tongue, but they're good for you too."Fruits are nutrient-dense foods. They provide a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals with relatively few calories,'' Hill said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Old Order ruleth Jul 7, 2005
Statistics Canada is reporting a hefty increase in obesity rates, especially among young people, with television, video games and other armchair technology feeding the trend. The obesity rate in Canadian adolescents has tripled over the past 25 years, going from 3 per cent to 9 per cent. Today, nearly 30 per cent of adolescents carry too much poundage. (Toronto Star -- Opinion)
How does the gastric pacemaker work? Jul 7, 2005
It is being touted by Transneuronix, its American manufacturer, as a valuable tool in the battle against obesity ... Broom welcomes the Transneuronix device as another weapon in the arsenal against obesity but warns: "This is not part of the slimming industry, or for patients with minor degrees of obesity. This is for very heavy patients who might be undergoing bariatric weight reduction surgery anyway."It's not going to be a miracle cure. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
More of this story Jul 7, 2005
They are getting enough messages from society about health and obesity that one can only hope they will realize their importance to American well-being and respond wisely. The fact that they still have not changed the fries ingredients is one indication of how sensitive they are, he added. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The art of play - Part II Jul 7, 2005
The focus should be on keeping kids active, stimulating their imagination and fighting obesity. You don't want to turn them over to programs that allow for video game time and movies. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Read more... Jul 7, 2005
Bridging the Gap improves understanding of the role of policy and environmental factors in youth alcohol, illicit drug, and tobacco use, as well as diet and physical activity, to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing substance use and obesity among youth. For more information, visit the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (PNN Online)
Some fat lies (Christie Raniszewski Herrera) Jul 7, 2005
The Centers for Disease Control announced in June plans to dispatch "disease detectives" in states to adopt for obesity some methods used to investigate disease outbreaks ... Ironically, the announcement came on the heels of new findings the CDC recklessly overestimated mortality rates associated with overweight and obesity ... Earlier estimates claimed obesity kills 400,000 Americans yearly, but a recent Journal of the American Medical Association study concluded the obesity-related mortality... (Washington Times, DC)
Growing numbers accepting obesity Jul 7, 2005
Advocacy groups say obesity isn't as big a problem as the government, doctors and the diet industry make it out to be and point to the recent downward revision of the number of obesity-related deaths as evidence. The government isn't budging from its position that obesity kills, but researchers worry that fewer and fewer people are listening. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fitness program targets overweight teen girls Jul 7, 2005
Obesity is considered a leading cause of cardiovascular, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, hormonal, neurological and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, but it can also manifest itself through psychological difficulties. Whether or not a teen is struggling with weight, body image is an important component of an adolescent's developing identity, according to researchers. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Obesity Epidemics Heavy Costs Jul 7, 2005
In 1987 it was 2% of total health care spending on obesity; in 2002 11 ... Medpundit also observed that all of the obesity-related disorders are age-related as well; hence expenditures for these will increase regardless of the fattening of the population ... Its long past time to accept not just that being overweight and obesity is bad for individuals, but for all of us. (Townhall.com)
A Question of Justices: Jul 7, 2005
Paul Krugman skewers the latest antics from the "pro-obesity" lobby: trying to convince Americans that worrying about obesity rates is unpatriotic. A food industry Web site informs readers, "The Founding Fathers, authors of modern liberty, greatly enjoyed their food and drink. ... Food libertyjust one of the many important areas of personal choice fought for by the original American patriotsis constantly under attack.". (Slate)
Fairfax not immune to childhood obesity epidemic Jul 7, 2005
These young people are Fairfax County victims of the childhood obesity epidemic sweeping the nation, increasing children's risk for a host of serious medical problems. "Over the past 10 years, I've seen a marked increase in obesity," said Dr. Kathleen Link, a pediatric endocrinologist in Fairfax ... "Five percent of my diabetic patients have Type 2, which is a drastic increase." Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes, is not associated with obesity. (Loudoun Times Mirror, VA)
Junk food to be banned from Qld school tuckshops Jul 7, 2005
"How our children are being affected by an over-abundance of junk food and with the obesity and health issues and also dental issues as well," Ms Lambert said. "We really had to start taking a serious look about how this is going to impact on us and one of the places is of course our tuckshops. "So we have to lead by example and put our kids' health first. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Australia/Local)
Trying to save consumers from themselves Jul 7, 2005
Late-night television comedians had a field day with the suit, but restaurant owners were not laughing: Pelman v. McDonald's marked the second time in two months that lawyers tried to hold food companies responsible for America's obesity crisis. Food and restaurant companies, fearing they would be hammered with enormous judgments like the tobacco industry was, immediately began fighting back, waging an aggressive campaign to make it impossible for anyone to sue them for causing obesity or... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Finns have last laugh after France, Italy food jibes Jul 7, 2005
Rates of obesity and heart disease have dropped in recent years in Finland partly due to public health campaigns encouraging lighter food, a spokesman for Finland's National Public Health Institute said. Reuters 2005. (Reuters UK -- Oddly Enough)
Quarter of men overweight in denial, say cancer experts Jul 7, 2005
And, as obesity is linked to 4,000 cases of cancer every year in the UK, the findings come as the charity launches its Man Alive campaign aimed at making men more health and cancer aware ... Professor Jane Wardle, director of Cancer Research UK's health behaviour unit, said, "In the space of 10 years, the rate of obesity for British men has increased two thirds. "Women are overweight too, but our research shows that more of them know they have a problem and that's the first step towards putting... (ic Wales)
Council prepares nutrition 'blueprint' to cut country's fat Jul 7, 2005
The National Council for Disease Promotion is preparing a comprehensive "blueprint" for getting Israelis on the right track for good nutrition and for preventing and reducing overweight and obesity ... A meeting of the Task Force on Obesity, headed by Prof. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Adults, more than children, tip obesity scales Jul 7, 2005
Kids are following adults' obesity trend: study ... Canada's obesity problem continues to worsen, say the results of a 25-year study ... Among adults, the study found that the obesity rate rose to 23 per cent from 14 per cent during the same time period. (CTV)
Low carb diets: An introduction Jul 7, 2005
In 1970s most people tried these diets to escape the haunting problems related to obesity ... And in this fast-paced world, we do have a solution to this growing problem related to obesity or weight gain. (Bella Online)
Fat kids face chronic adult diseases Jul 7, 2005
A StatsCan study shows child obesity rates have more than doubled since 1979 ... The concerns followed release of a Statistics Canada study indicating some obesity rates in the country have more than doubled ... Meanwhile, adult obesity rates rose to 23 per cent from 14 per cent over the same period. (London Free Press, Canada)
Canadian News Briefs Jul 7, 2005
" Homolka appeared on television Monday night professing remorse for her crimes just hours after evading a small army of journalists outside a Montreal-area prison. The red minivan that spirited the 35-year-old away also managed to outrun several reporters who gave chase. There's since been little indication of where, or with whom, the schoolgirl killer has taken refuge, except for city officials confirming she's somewhere on the island of Montreal and Homolka saying her mother is with her. ---... (Tampa Bay Online -- Florida)
Adult weight is prime risk factor for diabetes Jul 7, 2005
The results counter ideas that prenatal and early childhood experiences can program a youngsters metabolism with characteristics that may lead to obesity and diabetes in later life ... Both animal research and epidemiological studies have found that poor fetal nutrition and growth can raise the risks for obesity and type II diabetes a disease where the body becomes insensitive to the blood-sugar regulation hormone insulin ... Adult obesity is a well known predictor of developing diabetes. (New Scientist (subscription))
British men: Fat, unfit and in denial Jul 7, 2005
Figures suggest that obesity may be responsible for around 4,000 cases of cancer in UK men each year. Recent research also suggested that obesity increases the risk of bowel cancer by 60 per cent. ... It is also thought that obesity doubles the risk of being diagnosed with kidney, oesophageal and stomach cancer. (Daily Mail - UK)
Military faces some too fat to fight Jul 6, 2005
But at an obesity conference in Las Vegas last fall and in interviews since then, Bathalon and other military officials detailed the heavy burden that excess pounds are causing for some troops and taxpayers ... Christine Hunter said at the obesity conference, showing a photograph of the new Baghdad Burger King, already the third busiest in the world. (RSS - CNN Health)
Healthy weight: Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix Jul 6, 2005
Many people with this degree of obesity also have other chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, arthritis and high blood pressure ... Kathleen T. Baskett, MD, is a diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity. (Billings Gazette, MT)
British men don't recognize weight problem Jul 6, 2005
It is estimated that obesity may now be responsible for around 4000 cases of cancer in UK men every year. A recent review suggests that obesity increases the risk of bowel cancer by 60 per cent. Being obese also doubles the risk of being diagnosed with kidney, oesophageal and stomach cancer as well as being a risk factor for bladder cancer ... The charity called on men to lead a more active lifestyle and to eat a balanced diet that is rich in fruit and veg and low in sugar and fat" to reduce... (Food Navigator)
OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD Jul 6, 2005
She's my best cow," he says, showing off a pretty, reddish-brown bovine who chews slowly under a fringe of reddish bangs. Caitlin, whose picture is on Highland Hills Farm's logo, reliably produces a calf a year for Fuller's growing beef herd. This breed, like many others, wasn't useful to the American meat industry, which relies on Black Angus and Hereford crosses that are bred for industrial efficiency. Fed a rich diet of grain, they'll fatten up to slaughter weight in a little over a year, and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
