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C-sections tied to child obesity
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More babies born via cesarean section grow up to be heavy kids and teens than those delivered vaginally, according to a new study of more than 10,000 UK infants. Eleven-year-olds delivered by C-section, for example, were 83...Tags: Cesarean Section, New York University, Weight, Overweight, Family
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Novo obesity drug could launch in U.S. end 2014
ReutersCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk said it could launch obesity treatment liraglutide in the United States by the end of next year and rejected some analysts' doubts over the medicine's commercial potential. The world's biggest insulin...Tags: Diabetes, Deutsche Bank AG, Belviq, Weight, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Scientists uncover a secret to cockroaches' adaptability
In the war against pests, the lowly cockroach makes for a fearsome adversary. It can go weeks without water, survive decapitation for a time — and, like any proper super-villain, can send humans screaming from a room. Now researchers have...
Tags: Zoology, Diabetes, University of California, Davis, Weight, Science
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At annual meeting, McDonald's CEO fields questions on nutrition, wages
Tribune reporterMcDonald's executives fielded a number of questions at the company's annual shareholder meeting Thursday, including its role in the global obesity epidemic, marketing to children and wages for entry-level workers at its restaurants. "We don't sell junk...Tags: Employees, Weight, Corporate Officers, Lifestyle and Leisure, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings
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Novo Nordisk says obesity drug trial confirms weight loss
ReutersCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest insulin producer, said Phase III study results had shown people treated with its liraglutide drug had an 8 percent weight loss. "These data, together with previously reported Phase III...Tags: Diabetes, Weight Loss, Trials, Weight, Denmark
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Schools should make exercise 'core' subject, U.S. panel urges
Reuters* Few students get recommended daily hour of exercise * 44 percent of schools cut exercise for more reading, math By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. schools need to boost efforts to get students moving, and make gym class as critical...Tags: Weight, Overweight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, General Mills Incorporated, Dwayne Johnson
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Sugary drinks tied to kidney stone risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new study. While the recommendation for kidney stone prevention has...Tags: University of Chicago, Vitamin C, Coffee, Weight, Mineral Supplements
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Taking the Kids: Tips from the First Lady on staying active on vacation
Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking the Kids exclusively, "The key to getting kids moving is to find something...
Tags: Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Gardens and Parks, Travel, Washington, DC
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Briefs: New Scientist
Premium Health News ServiceA LITTLE BIT OF STRESS DOES YOU GOOD We try to avoid it, yet being under pressure might be good for our health. It seems a little stress can sometimes blunt the harmful effects of aging -- as long as we aren't frazzled to begin with. When stressed,...Tags: Physical Conditions, Asthma, Weight, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diseases and Illnesses
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Letters to the editor: Oklahoma tornado, public school chiefs, and assault rifles
Once again, teachers protected their students. It happened at Sandy Hook Elementary in December, and it happened in Monroe, Okla., this week. Stories are being reported of teachers placing their bodies over their students, and as one child said, "Our...Tags: NAACP, Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teachers, Health and Safety at School
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