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Health: Obesity a global epidemic
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Health: Obesity a global epidemic: According to Prof Chin Kin Fah of University Hospital, obesity is not only on t... http://bit.ly/bsFw3w
A Few Minutes with IOM’s Harvey Fineberg at DC Screening of Weight of the Nation — Center For Total Health | Kaiser Permanente
centerfortotalhealth.org — “The Center for Total Health blog is a space for thought-provoking dialogue on issues challenging the health sector. We invite people to come together, delve into a variety of topics, and start robust conversations that help advance health in the United States and worldwide.” View full resource at centerfortotalhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 1:12 am By:
RT @kptotalhealth #IOM's Harvey Fineberg at DC's #weightofthenation screening talks U.S. #obesity epidemic: http://t.co/1V7Q75eI #health
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
Is healthy weight impossible for many Americans? - TODAY Health - TODAY.com
today.msnbc.msn.com — “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 - to fix it, the influential Institute of Medicine said on Tuesday.” View full resource at today.msnbc.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 3:59 pm By:
Darren Phelan Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician
Controversial topic. Not easy to make good food choices always. How does the "Biggest Loser" do it? It can be done. http://t.co/xxC5YRuP
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
Making Childhood Obesity Our Business | Organic Connections
organicconnectmag.com — “Epidemic childhood obesity is just the visible tip of an iceberg of present and pending peril. We have widespread Type 2 diabetes among our children; a generation ago, this was called adult onset diabetes.” View full resource at organicconnectmag.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm By:
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Making Childhood Obesity Our Business - http://t.co/hAtfXDhQ
School Bake Sales Draw Fire In Obesity Battle : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The bake sale, a staple of school fundraising for generations, is getting squeezed. The epidemic of childhood obesity is leading some districts to restrict the kinds of foods sold or to ban the sales altogether, Bloomberg Businessweek's Stephanie Armour explained on Friday's Morning Edition.” View full resource at npr.org
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School Bake Sales Draw Fire In Obesity Battle http://t.co/r5aNSlri
Harvard School of Public Health Launches Obesity Prevention Website - May 02, 2012 -2012 Releases - Press Releases - Harvard School of Public Health
hsph.harvard.edu — “The Obesity Prevention Source website, launched by Harvard School of Public Health, provides quick and easy access to science-based information about obesity...” View full resource at hsph.harvard.edu
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 3:21 am By:
Dr. Lynne Psychologist, PsyD, Active Health Library, and Doctor
RT @HarvardHSPH: Spread the word: #Obesity is preventable. Help us start to reverse the epidemic today http://t.co/1WfRWoJT
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: April 30, 2012
medicalnewstoday.com — “METABOLISM: Driving the preference for fatty foods The World Health Organization recognizes obesity as global pandemic that threatens the health of millions of people. A number o” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: April 30, 2012 http://t.co/dbUXoXNI #diabetes
Kaiser Permanente Helps Launch Groundbreaking Series that Targets America's Obesity Epidemic | Kaiser Permanente News Center
xnet.kp.org — “Kaiser Permanente, in conjunction with five major organizations, is launching a major public-health campaign during May aimed at obesity, excess weight and their effects on the nation?'s health.” View full resource at xnet.kp.org
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RT @KPNewscenter KP marks #weightofthenation Day today, helps launch groundbreaking effort against #obesity: http://t.co/c5mxVsr0
From feast to famine: A metabolic switch that may help diabetes treatment
sciencedaily.com — “Humans are built to hunger for fat, packing it on during times of feast and burning it during periods of famine. But when deluged by foods rich in fat and sugar, the modern waistline often far exceeds the need to store energy for lean times, and the result has been an epidemic of diabetes, heart disease and other obesity-related problems. Now, scientists have identified the linchpin of fat metabolism, a protein known as fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1), which may open new avenues in the treatme” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2012 at 2:15 am By:
Richard G. Lanzara Health Professional
From feast to famine: A metabolic switch that may help diabetes treatment: http://t.co/1MFeDLyX #science #medicine #diabetes #health
Obesity epidemic fueling rise in rheumatoid arthritis among women
sciencedaily.com — “Obesity and the painful autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis are each becoming more common, raising a logical question: Could one have something to do with the other? For women, it appears there is a link, researchers say.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 10:28 am By:
Obesity epidemic fueling rise in rheumatoid arthritis among women http://t.co/r9HexIAz
Childhood obesity positively associated with HCC in adulthood
news-medical.net — “Childhood obesity is a widespread global epidemic and in parallel with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the leading cause of liver disease among children. New data presented today at the International Liver Congress- 2012 furthers this concern by showing that childhood obesity is positively linked with developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) - the most common form of liver cancer - in adulthood.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 11:31 am By:
Childhood obesity positively associated with HCC in adulthood: Childhood obesity is a widespread global epidemic... http://t.co/EZtH2ZoR
The Cost of Obesity and the ROI of Prevention | Public Health
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Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm By:
Kenny Lin, MD Family Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
The Cost of Obesity and the ROI of Prevention | Public Health http://t.co/Ib7uBAo0
Obesity in Pregnancy Linked to Autism in Kids « Health e
blogs.parenthood.com — “Obesity in Pregnancy Linked to Autism in Kids « Health e” View full resource at blogs.parenthood.com
Most Recently Shared on April 9, 2012 at 9:29 pm By:
Christina Elston Health Advocate
Could the obesity and autism epidemics be connected? New study finds obesity in pregnancy linked to autism in kids. http://t.co/X1l5NvIe
Karim Ramos Health & Fitness Blog (EXCLUSIVE) | Global Grind
globalgrind.com — “Childhood obesity was something I struggled with for most of my adolescence. As a teenager, I suffered from so many things like insecurities, depression, and even the pessimistic attitude that took over my life. My attitude took over everything and I started to look and dress exactly how I felt—sloppy and shameful.” View full resource at globalgrind.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 1:37 pm By:
Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D Doctor and PhD
thx @uncleRush!// KARIM RAMOS: From FAT 2 “PHAT” Switching It Up 4 R Kids & Their Future http://t.co/ZAaHUk8o @globalgrind #childhoodobesity
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