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Social Network Helps Kids Fight Fat Stigma-Free - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “A social networking website, with an accompanying smartphone app, seemed to help obese youths lose weight without fear of public ridicule, a researcher said.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2012 at 10:47 am By:
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Smartphone App Helps Kids Fight Fat: A social networking website, with an accompanying smartphone app, seemed to... http://t.co/KpLXdnRO
FDA Panel Favors Arena Obesity Drug - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended the agency approve an Arena Pharmaceuticals drug to treat obesity, the second time this year advisors have backed a fat-fighting medication.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm By:
William Yates, M.D. Psychiatrist, Family Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
FDA Panel Backs New Obesity Drug http://t.co/Gs9psNfr via @WSJ
Targeted Strategy To Prevent Obesity Could Avert Hundreds Of Thousands Of Diabetes Cases
medicalnewstoday.com — “A study presented by Australian researchers at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, demonstrates that 220,000 cases of type 2 diabetes could be averted by 2025 in Australia by” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Targeted Strategy To Prevent Obesity Could Avert Hundreds Of Thousands Of Diabetes Cases http://t.co/ATCIINUo #healthnews
More people are expected to become severly overweight
stltoday.com — “RALEIGH, N.C. • The nation's obesity rate may increase more slowly than expected in the next two decades, but the” View full resource at stltoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 12:07 pm By:
Katherine Burns Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, Doctor, Surgeon, and Sports Medicine Doctor
More people are expected to become severely #overweight http://t.co/OC9aV1SH #obesity #PH #Health
'The Weight of the Nation' includes weight-loss efforts in St. Louis
stltoday.com — “The alarm bells sounding for the nation's obesity crisis will culminate in a documentary series on HBO that includes a” View full resource at stltoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 10:32 am By:
Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
'The Weight of the Nation' includes weight-loss efforts in St. Louis - http://t.co/HkZ3EY29 http://t.co/jDjb00mK #health
What the U.S. Can—and Can't—Learn From Israel's Ban on Ultra-Thin Models - Talya Minsberg - International - The Atlantic
theatlantic.com — “A new Israeli law prohibits fashion media and advertising from using Photoshop or models who fall below the World Health Organization's standard for malnutrition.” View full resource at theatlantic.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 1:13 am By:
Sara Stein MD Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician
#Obesity Fantastic!! Israel bans photoshopping models or using ultra-thin models in the fashion industry. Mazal Tov!! http://t.co/6YCLIMEn
Commuting raises blood pressure, increases obesity. - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Commuters who travel the furthest most likely to have higher blood pressure, higher weight.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 7:49 pm By:
Raymond DuBois Physician, Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Health Executive
Commuting farther raises blood pressure, boosts obesity, study says http://t.co/xI8Cvh69
42% of Americans will be obese by 2030, CDC says - Related Stories - SmartBrief for Nutritionists
smartbrief.com — “A CDC study projects that 42% of Americans will be obese by 2030, slower growth than previously forecast. However, researchers expect morbid obesity to increase 130%. Los Angeles Tim…” View full resource at smartbrief.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm By:
Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD, CDE Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Endocrinologist
42% of Americans will be obese by 2030, CDC says http://t.co/YCK0LTzV
Testosterone Treatment Helps Obese Older Males Lose Weight, Other Health Gains Too
medicalnewstoday.com — “Restoring low testosterone levels in older, overweight or obese men to normal levels results in dramatic weight loss and other health benefits, such as better blood pressure and blood glucose c” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Testosterone Treatment Helps Obese Older Males Lose Weight, Other Health Gains Too http://t.co/Um6tntfz #menshealth
New IOM Report Identifies Key Strategies to Prevent Obesity | Public Health
blog.rwjf.org — “NewPublicHealth” View full resource at blog.rwjf.org
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 8:15 pm By:
Dr Maria Deibler Doctor, Psychologist, and PsyD
#Obesity is the factor behind millions of people suffering from #chronic and debilitating diseases: http://t.co/Iekb2PFf
Schools Pivotal in Obesity Fight, Report Finds - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “Obesity is so entrenched in the U.S. that it will take an intense push by schools, employers, doctors and others to reverse an epidemic that accounts for billions of dollars in annual health-care costs.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 4:57 pm By:
Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
Schools Pivotal in Obesity Fight, Report Finds - Wall Street Journal http://t.co/RffG5Szu #health
Obesity fight must shift from personal blame-U.S. panel | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters) - America's obesity epidemic is so deeply rooted that it will take dramatic and systemic measures - from overhauling farm policies and zoning laws to, possibly, introducing a soda tax” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 12:59 pm By:
Richard G. Lanzara Health Professional
Obesity fight must shift from personal blame: U.S. panel http://t.co/d12Qqj2n via @reuters #health #medicine #publichealth
Childhood Obesity and Family Meals
childhoodobesitynews.com — “Why are some children more prone to get hooked on highly engineered so-called foods? Because their emotional difficulties can be soothed by comfort eating.” View full resource at childhoodobesitynews.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 10:07 am By:
Robert Pretlow, MD Physician, Doctor, Pediatrician, and Health Executive
Child Obesity News: Childhood Obesity and Family Meals http://t.co/QbG0G7bM
Keeping obesity rates level could save nearly $550 billion over 2 decades
sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have forecast the cost savings and rise in obesity prevalence over the next two decades in a new public health study. The forecasting study found that 42 percent of the US population could be obese by 2030.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 1:54 am By:
Sara Stein MD Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician
Keeping #Obesity rates level could save $550 Billion over the next 20 yrs...maybe insurers will start reimbursing... http://t.co/AWcgeDVb
42% of nation to be obese by 2030, study predicts – - CNN.com Blogs
thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “After years of rising obesity rates in the United States, recent statistics show the rates may have steadied. But that may not be enough, according to a new report released on Monday -- it estimates about 42% of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030.” View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 10:18 pm By:
RT - People, please stop eating crap - 42% of nation to be obese by 2030, study predicts -CNN.com Blogs > http://t.co/vVRvkMIH #health
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