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Fatty Liver Disease May Raise Heart Disease Risk In Overweight, Obese Kids
Pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) raises cardiovascular risk in overweight and obese children. More than 6 million children in the United States have the fatty liver disease. NAFLD is most prevalent in children and adolescents of Hispanic and Asian ethnicity. Researchers suggest all obese children and those with symptoms of metabolic syndrome be screened for NAFLD.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) raises cardiovascular risk in overweight and obese children. More than 6 million children in the United States have the fatty liver disease. NAFLD is most prevalent in children and adolescents of Hispanic and Asian ethnicity. Researchers suggest all obese children and those with symptoms of metabolic syndrome be screened for NAFLD.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Poor Diet During Pregnancy May Have Long Term Impact On Child's Health, Study Suggests
Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long term, irreversible health issues including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, according to new research. The study, carried out in rats, suggests that the effect is even more pronounced in female offspring.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long term, irreversible health issues including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, according to new research. The study, carried out in rats, suggests that the effect is even more pronounced in female offspring.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Dietary Adherence Associated With Better Glucose Control In Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Adherence to prescribed dietary recommendations is associated with better glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes. People who most closely adhered to the dietary recommendations had lower A1C levels – a measurement of average blood glucose deemed the best way to estimate overall glucose control. Lower A1C levels mean better glucose control.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Adherence to prescribed dietary recommendations is associated with better glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes. People who most closely adhered to the dietary recommendations had lower A1C levels – a measurement of average blood glucose deemed the best way to estimate overall glucose control. Lower A1C levels mean better glucose control.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Employer-based Weight Loss Programs Are Helpful
A new review of studies shows that a little shove from the workplace may actually be the ticket to dropping weight.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A new review of studies shows that a little shove from the workplace may actually be the ticket to dropping weight.
Science Daily – Jul 1, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Reducing the high rate ofobesity in the United States requires a comprehensive, population-basedstrategy, says a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientificstatement.
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HealthDay - MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Reducing the high rate ofobesity in the United States requires a comprehensive, population-basedstrategy, says a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientificstatement.
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Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- More than 6 million childrenin the United States have a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liverdisease (NAFLD), which can boost their odds for heart disease, researchersreport.
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HealthDay - MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- More than 6 million childrenin the United States have a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liverdisease (NAFLD), which can boost their odds for heart disease, researchersreport.
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Obesity may interfere with prostate cancer screenReuters - The test commonly used to screen men for prostate cancer may be more likely to miss tumors in obese men, a new study suggests.
Yahoo! – Jun 28, 2008 01:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Protein that could fight obesity discovered: Swedish studyAFP - Researchers in Sweden have discovered a protein that stimulates the formation of fat cells, a finding that could potentially be used to treat obesity, the Karolinska Institute said Wednesday.
Yahoo! – Mar 5, 2008 3:18 PM [GMT] ¦ 1 comment
