Obesity and Alcoholism Genetically Associated
Obesity and alcoholism are "cross-inheritable," which means if you have the genes for one, you probably have the genes for the other, according to a new study from Washington University. Professor...
View ArticleStudy Suggests White Teens Who Are Obese Could Be More at Risk for Serious...
In ongoing efforts to understand how to help adolescents live healthier lives, researchers are exploring a connection between teens’ race, severe obesity and their risk of developing depression....
View ArticleBottle Use Past Infancy May Heighten Risk of Childhood Obesity and Unhealthy...
Childhood obesity has become a significant health concern in the United States. First lady Michelle Obama has made combating childhood obesity her central focus while her husband is in the White House,...
View ArticleObesity & Eating Disorder Prevention Efforts Could Save Money
With obesity increasing across the country, the cost in terms of public health could be staggering as more people are diagnosed with Type II diabetes. In addition, the rise of eating disorders among...
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