Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Obesity linked to colon cancer 
Obesity linked to colon cancer
A gastroenterologist explains how being overweight can put you at risk for this disease.
How to slow the aging process 
How to slow the aging process
Exercise can be the key to combating the decline of the musculoskeletal system.
Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health 
Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health
Children without a younger brother or sister by the time they reach first grade are three times more likely to be obese, new research suggests.
New procedure aimed to jump-start weight loss 
New procedure aimed to jump-start weight loss
FDA-approved tool brings non-surgical solution to portion control. Get the details.
Obesity’s dangerous effects on your child’s heart health 
Obesity’s dangerous effects on your child’s heart health
A pediatric cardiologist explains the increased risk of heart problems and offers steps parents can take to prevent childhood obesity.
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients 
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients
Diagnosing and treating this condition could help to decrease hospital readmissions for this heart issue.
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half 
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half
Preventable factors account for large percentage of cardiac disease deaths in the U.S.