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Abnormal Brain Development in Fetuses of Obese Women
February 11, 2013 — Researchers have found that fetuses of obese women had differences in gene expression as early as the second trimester, compared to fetuses of women who were a healthy weight.. Of particular note ... > full story -
Old Drug May Point the Way to New Treatments for Diabetes and Obesity
February 10, 2013 — Researchers have found that amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in ... > full story -
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New Insight on Relationship Between Parents, Preschoolers and Obesity
February 8, 2013 — While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research reveals how a mom's eating habits and behavior at the dinner table can ... > full story -
Physicians' Belief About Obesity Causes Impacts Advice and Care
February 8, 2013 — A new study indicates that physicians who believed overconsumption of food to be a major contributor to obesity were significantly more likely to counsel their patients to modify nutritional ... > full story -
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke
February 7, 2013 — Eating lots of Southern cuisine is linked to increased stroke risk. A Southern-style diet includes fried foods, organ meats, sugary drinks and a lot of salt. African-Americans are five times more ... > full story -
Molecular Link Between Metabolism and Breast Cancer
February 6, 2013 — A protein associated with conditions of metabolic imbalance, such as diabetes and obesity, may play a role in the development of aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new ... > full story -
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Eat to Dream: Study Shows Dietary Nutrients Associated With Certain Sleep Patterns
February 6, 2013 — A new study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods -- an indicator of ... > full story -
Obesity in Dads May Be Associated With Offspring's Increased Risk of Disease
February 5, 2013 — A father's obesity is one factor that may influence his children's health and potentially raise their risk for diseases like cancer, according to new research. The study is the first in humans to ... > full story -
Obesity Leads to Vitamin D Deficiency, Study Suggests
February 5, 2013 — Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, a new study suggests. Efforts to tackle obesity should thus also help to reduce levels of vitamin D deficiency in the population, says ... > full story -
Samoan Obesity Epidemic Starts at Birth
February 5, 2013 — Born slightly heavy on average, a sample of hundreds of infants in American Samoa continued to gain weight quickly after birth, achieving high rates of obesity within 15 months. Breastfeeding slowed ... > full story
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