Obesity is Painful, Study of 1 Million People Finds
“Our findings confirm and extend earlier studies about the link between obesity and pain. A clear association between obesity and pain—with higher rates.
Science and Medicine
Middle Class, Not Poor, Eat More Fast Food
“Low prices, convenience, and free toys target the middle class—especially budget-conscious, hurried parents—very well," Leigh said. As earnings increase from low to middle.
- November 2, 2011
- 2 minutes read
Today's Dental News
Sweet Tooth Could Lead to Major Health Problems
There’s one food that can probably be blamed for more health problems than all others: sugar. The majority of people still consume too.
- September 27, 2011
- 1 minute read
Science and Medicine
No Magic Bullet to Curb Obesity
"It is very clear that we need to find ways to improve diets, particularly of low-income individuals." While more neighborhood grocery stores and.
- July 19, 2011
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Science and Medicine
Obesity Up, Life Expectancy Down
As the population becomes heavier faster, people are living more of their lives with risks associated with obesity, such as Type II diabetes..
- July 11, 2011
- 2 minutes read
Today's Dental News
Gum Disease Prolongs Length of Time to Get Pregnant
Gum disease may have the same effect on pregnancy as obesity, according a professor at the University of Western Australia. Roger Hart, professor.
- July 5, 2011
- 1 minute read
Science and Medicine
Junk Food Worse than Lard for Weight Gain
The researchers note that rats fed the tasty, highly palatable cafeteria diet ate more food—about 30 percent more calories—than those eating high-fat or.
- June 28, 2011
- 2 minutes read
Science and Medicine
U.S. Obesity Epidemic Now Requiring Fatter Crash Test Dummies
Crash test dummies are having to be enlarged in response to the country’s obesity epidemic. The super-sizing of all forms of American transit.
- March 31, 2011
- 1 minute read
Science and Medicine
“Junk Food” Moms Have “Junk Food” Babies
“How ironic that your mother nags you to eat your fruits and vegetables, but it could have been her actions that helped you.
- March 24, 2011
- 2 minutes read
Science and Medicine
Too Much Light at Night May Lead to Obesity, Study Finds
“Although there were no differences in activity levels or daily consumption of food, the mice that lived with light at night were getting.
- October 12, 2010
- 4 minutes read
