Obesity Update

Obesity Update

Obesity Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 11/27/2013 01:11 PM EST

New on the MedlinePlus Obesity page:

Sodas, Other Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Risk for Endometrial Cancer

11/22/2013 04:00 PM EST

Study of 23,000 older women saw odds for a tumor rise as daily intake went up


Source: HealthDay

Obesity and the Heart

11/22/2013 12:09 PM EST

Source: American Heart Association - PDF

How to Slash Heart Risks Tied to Obesity

11/22/2013 09:00 AM EST

Lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, analysis concludes


Source: HealthDay

Study of Severely Obese Family Leads to Gene Discovery

11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST

Body's ability to control appetite, burn calories may be linked to gene mutation, researchers say


Source: HealthDay

PTSD Might Lead to Sizable Weight Gain in Women

11/20/2013 04:00 PM EST

Stress hormones may be one reason for this body-mind connection, study author says


Source: HealthDay

'Healthy' Obesity May Still Carry Higher Health Risks

11/20/2013 02:00 PM EST

Researchers found greater odds of developing heart conditions, diabetes despite lack of symptoms
Source: HealthDay