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Start Obesity Screening as Early as Age 2

Posted: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Screening children as young as 2 years for obesity may be more successful in weight control and preventing metabolic abnormalities than waiting until they are older.

How Long a Person Is Overweight May Decide their Diabetes Risk

Posted: Friday, September 09, 2011

Being obese might up the chance of developing Type 2 diabetes, but the true risk factors may lie in how much someone is overweight and how long they've been that way. This is crucial information because we are seeing more obesity in young children.

Combination of Five Lifestyle Factors Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2011

Research data shows the importance of five lifestyle factors in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes.

164 Million Obese Adults by 2030

Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011

Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if current trends continue, a new report shows.

NIH Research Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

Findings challenge one-size-fits-all weight assumptions.

More Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011

Having more muscle mass can protect against insulin resistance and prediabetes, no matter overall body size, researchers said.

An Eye On Sight

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011

About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.

Restaurant Calorie Counts Not Always Accurate

Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.

How Repetitive Foods Can Mean Weight Loss

Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011

Monotony at mealtime can reduce calorie consumption.

Why Do Patients with Diabetes Walk Less?

Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Physical activity is a cornerstone of treatment for diabetes, yet people with diabetes perform less moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than people without diabetes.