Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others in U.S.
WASHINGTON — Baby boomers say their biggest health fear is cancer. Given their waistlines, heart disease and diabetes should be atop that list, too. Boomers are more obese than other generations, a new poll finds, setting them up for unhealthy senior years.
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Obesity study looking past norms
A national study is gearing up that will look at causes of obesity beyond the obvious culprits. Health care providers typically focus on making dietary changes or encouraging exercise to help people lose weight.
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Scientists Find ‘Master Switch’ Gene for Obesity
Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a ‘master switch’ that controls other genes found in fat in the body, and say it should help in the search for treatments for obesity-related diseases.
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Obesity, diabetes: expanding India faces big problem
Indian housewife Sujata Budarapu was shocked when she was told that her two sons were on the verge of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Michelle Obama gets a Republican boost on obesity
Two Republican heavyweights came to the defense of First Lady Michelle Obama Sunday, breaking ranks with some of their party’s top stars who have taken jabs at her campaign against obesity.
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