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U.S. sugar group says sugar not to blame for obesity
April 10th, 2010 
admin NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sugar is being unfairly blamed for obesity problems in the United States at a time when per capita consumption of sweeteners has declined over the past decade, the head of an industry group complained on Wednesday. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Obesity may boost pneumonia risk in men
April 8th, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who carry excess pounds may also carry an excess risk of pneumonia, a new study hints. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Too many pregnancy pounds ups future obesity risk
April 2nd, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Gaining too much weight while pregnant can have consequences that last well after the pregnancy is over, new research shows. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity: study
March 29th, 2010 admin WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study published on Sunday. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Obesity accelerates liver damage in heavy drinkers
March 25th, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Obesity compounds the harmful effects of heavy drinking on the liver, new research in more than 9,000 Scottish men shows. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Obesity tied to poorer colon cancer survival
March 23rd, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Obese people are known to have a higher risk of colon cancer. Now, a new study suggests they may have poorer long-term survival odds than their thinner counterparts if they do develop the disease. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Obesity tied to poorer colon cancer survival
March 23rd, 2010 admin NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Obese people are known to have a higher risk of colon cancer. Now, a new study suggests they may have poorer long-term survival odds than their thinner counterparts if they do develop the disease. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
US child obesity problem worse than thought
March 19th, 2010 admin WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health problems as they age, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
Analysis: U.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle
March 10th, 2010 admin WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on – the childhood obesity epidemic. View full post on Reuters Health eLine
