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Bonding over body image
For many college students, the ever-present pressure to be thin has trumped the goal of being healthy. Females face body-image…
Childhood obesity continues to rise
The number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5 to 19 years) worldwide has risen tenfold in the past four…
Colorado only state with obesity less than 20%
According to the report F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010, Colorado stands alone as the state…
Community interventions to combat pediatric obesity work best for children younger than 5 years
According to a study presented at the 11th International Congress on Obesity, community-based interventions designed to prevent obesity in children…
Cornucopia
Food-and Americas’ overconsumption of it-have become public health issues. We need therapy for what one expert calls our “national eating disorder.”
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesity
Another reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated…
End the epidemic of childhood obesity…one family at a time
Obesity poses a dire health threat to children. Learn how to help families break the obesity cycle by following the recommendations in the AMA’s comprehensive new childhood obesity guidelines.
End the epidemic of childhood obesity…one family at a time
Obesity poses a dire health threat to children. Learn how to help families break the obesity cycle by following the recommendations in the AMA’s comprehensive new childhood obesity guidelines.
Facing up to widespread obesity
Facing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
FDA approves device to treat obesity
On January 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the…
FDA approves new device for treating obesity
On July 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System to treat obesity…
Handling with care: The bariatric patient
Technological advances, special equipment, and screening algorithms help healthcare facilities and nurses meet the needs of bariatric patients while reducing worker injury.
Lack of exercise responsible for more deaths than obesity
A study of more than 334,000 European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be attributable to…
Lancet publishes series on worldwide obesity
The Lancet has published a four-part series on worldwide obesity. The articles can be accessed at no charge, but registration…
Obesity continues to rise
According to report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of states with an obesity prevalence…
Obesity treatment devices resource
“Obesity Treatment Devices,” a section on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, provides information on the only two…
Obesity, depression may cause excessive daytime sleepiness
Obesity and depression are underlying causes of regular excessive daytime sleepiness, according to a study in Sleep. Read more.
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
Nurses can help reduce injury through proactive assessment and early intervention. Takeaways: A common misconception is that adults who are…
Pregestational diabetes associated with congenital anomalies
Pregestational diabetes is associated with congenital anomalies, but obesity alone is not, according to a study in the Obstetrics and…
Secondary prevention of stroke
Every 40 seconds, a stroke occurs in the United States. This translates to approximately 795,000 strokes annually; of these, about…
Social isolation as harmful as obesity to longevity
Loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity, according to a meta-analytic review in…
Study finds people with obesity are ‘dehumanized’
A study in Obesity reports that people with obesity are “blatantly dehumanized”. (more…)
Study: Chocolate’s flavanol could help prevent obesity
Oligomeric procyanidins (PCs), a type of flavanol in chocolate, could help reduce obesity, according to a study in Journal of…
Study: Happy new marriage predicts weight gain
Newlyweds who are happy in their marriages tend to gain weight, which can affect their health, according to a study…
Study: Obesity rate continue to climb worldwide
Worldwide, there has been a significant increase in rates of obesity and overweight in both adults (28% increase) and children…
Take Note
2/11/10 Three steps to lower childhood obesity Preschool children who do one or more of the following have a lower…
Take Note – June 2008
Failure to rescue is most common safety mistake in hospitals HealthGrades’ fifth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study found…
Take Note – May 2008
One in four U.S. teenage girls has an STD According to a recent federal study, one in four American teenage…
Take Note – October 2008
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Urban sprawl and the built environment
Environmental health is in the midst of a paradigm shift. Today, features of the built environment, such as architecture and…
Weight bias in healthcare: Clinical implications and practical solutions
According to the CDC, over 42% of American adults suffer with clinical obesity. Many seek treatment for obesity-related comorbidities only…
