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Good News; Maybe the South Isn't the Fattest After All

Jen Austin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:05:03 +0000

If a survey-taker called and said she was doing research on obesity in the US and asked how much you weigh, would you tell the truth?

The South always gets a bad rap for having the biggest obesity problems, but now there's new evidence that shows perhaps we're just more honest! Some of the worst obesity problems in the US are said to be in southern states like Mississippi and Alabama, and Texas doesn't fare a whole lot better. But maybe that's just because those in northern states aren't quite as forthcoming with the details about their body weight.

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Is Modern Technology Making Us Fat?

Don Deane — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:53:39 +0000

It’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle promotes obesity, but a new study by the Milken Institute in California confirms the negative impact of TVs and computers while adding a frightening statistic — for every 10 percent increase a country spends on technology, that country’s obesity rate climbs.

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New Study Reveals Americans Don't Realize How Fat They Are [POLL]

Don Deane — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:25:14 +0000

Many of us could stand to lose a few pounds, but surely we’re not that overweight, right? Well, a new study from the University of Washington says that Americans — men especially — are in denial when it comes to their waistlines.

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How Obese Will Americans Be in 2030?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:52:21 +0000

We’ve seen the statistical future and it doesn’t look good. Studies show that an alarming amount of Americans will be considered obese in 18 years.

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Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:58:04 +0000

When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.

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U.S. Cancer Rates Drop, While Obesity Related Cancers Increase

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:42:12 +0000

There has been a steady drop in in the cancer death rate in the United States, but obesity related cancers, such as kidney cancer, is on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual report.

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Obesity Isn't Just Bad for Your Body, It's Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:11:33 +0000

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women.

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Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:44 +0000

A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.

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Man Endures Seven-Hour Flight While Standing, Obese Passenger Took Up His Seat

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:53:40 +0000

In the past year or so, several airlines have made headlines for insisting obese passengers buy two seats to accommodate their size and avoid infringing on the space occupied by others. Some people say the practice is unfair, but Arthur Berkowitz likely isn’t one of them.

On a recent US Airlines flight from Anchorage to Philadelphia, he was forced to stand for the entire seven-hour trip when he was seated next to a man who took up not only his own seat, but half of Berkowitz’s as well. The flight was completely full, meaning there was nowhere left to go.

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Goodbye Food Pyramid — Hello MyPlate

Jim Bell — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:39:17 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has thrown out the "Food Pyramid", which was designed to show Americans how to choose the most nutritious foods. In its place, the department has adopted a new approach it calls "MyPlate".

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Think You're Overweight? Your Pets Probably Are Too

Jim Bell — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:07:18 +0000

Everybody knows millions of Americans are overweight and out of shape, but now comes word that our pets are catching up fast.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of American pets are overweight or obese

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Sleep More = Lose Weight?

Andree Valentine — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:54:50 +0000

I usually get about 5-6 hours of sleep a night, which isn't much, but I feel pretty well-rested during the day (though waking up early is a different story...)

However, a new study shows that catching up on Z's could affect your waistline, in a good way. The study also recently applies to children, given the fact that childhood obesity has become such a growing problem in the past couple of years.

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