Obesity
Facebook Usage Tied To Obesity
If you’re like millions of Americans, checking out Facebook may be second nature to you. But, it turns out that using Facebook may be tied to the ever growing battle of the bulge for Americans.
New Tool To Help Dieters Stay On Track
There’s a new tool to help dieters stay on track, which is especially helpful now in the midst of the holidays.
Controversial ‘Advergames’ Ignite Childhood Obesity Debate
It used to be Saturday morning cartoons touting sugary cereals and candy that parents had to worry about. Now, in our mobile world there’s a new concern.
Teen Battles Childhood Obesity One Day At A Time
The problem of childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate. An estimated 12 and half million children and teens in the United States are obese. That’s putting kids at risk for diseases that only adults used to get.
Report: 59 Percent Of Floridians Will Be Obese By 2030
It’s no state secret that Americans have been in a battle with the bulge for several years. But a group campaigning against obesity said Tuesday Americans are losing the battle and things are going to get much worse.
FDA Approves Highly Anticipated Weight Loss Pill
For the second time since June, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new prescription diet drug.
Focus on South Florida: Embrace Healthy Florida
There is a statewide initiative to help fight against childhood obesity. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida foundation has given out grants to six communities including Opa-Locka and Hialeah. There are community action plans in place to prevent and reverse childhood obesity.
Teen Pushing Portion Control To Curb Obesity
Being overweight is tough enough as an adult, but for children it can lead to bullying, low self-esteem and other problems. One 12-year-old decided he was tired of being picked on, upset about his weight and appearance; so he decided to change his life.
Focus On South Florida: Get on Track – Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a major problem in the U.S. One South Florida man overcame it and created a program to help kids and adults lose weight and get back on track.
Study: Obesity Could Be Over 40% By 2030
If Americans believed their battle of the bulge was improving; new projections from Duke University researchers paint a dark picture in America’s fight against obesity.
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