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Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Here's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.
"What's really important about this is that even if these sedentary kids decided somewhere along...
Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.
Overall, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver d...
Shift Work May Harm the Health of Men More Than Women
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men's health.
The research, which involved lab mice and humans, hints that the male of the species might be more vulnerable to the "body clock" disturbances that come wit...
Too Little Sleep Could Have Teens Piling on Pounds
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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New research suggests that not getting enough sleep may doom adolescents and teens to obesity and poorer health as they enter adulthood.
1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Could Everyday Plastics Help Make You Fat?
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Is your plastic water bottle widening your waistline?
Could be.
In a new study, Norwegian researchers said that chemicals in common plastic products like water bottles or food packaging may put you at risk of piling on the pounds.
"Our experiments show that ...
Deadly Liver Disease Tied to Obesity Is on the Rise
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2021
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Liver disease is usually associated with alcoholism or hepatitis, but obesity and diabetes are becoming an even more dire threat for potentially fatal liver damage, a new study reveals.
In fact, advanced fatty liver disease increases a person's risk of death by nearly s...
Common Hormone Disorder in Women Costs U.S. $8 Billion a Year
- Steven Reinberg
- September 23, 2021
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Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -- the most common hormone disorder in women of child-bearing age -- is costly.
In 2020, diagnosing and treating this disorder cost an estimated $8 billion in the United States, according to a
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese: CDC
- Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- September 16, 2021
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America's waistline keeps widening.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese, a number that's nearly doubled since 2018.
The CDC's 2020 Adult Obesity Prevalence...
Weight Loss Can Help Cut Lung Risks in 9/11 First Responders
- September 6, 2021
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Twenty years on from the terrible event itself, weight loss may reduce the risk of lung disease among 9/11 first responders, a new study suggests.
"Our findings should reassure World Trade Center first responders that there are steps they can take to protect their lungs ...
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2021
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Take a work break: A small, new study suggests that getting out of your chair every half hour may help improve your blood sugar levels and your overall health.
Every hour spent sitting or lying down increases the risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, the study...
Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2021
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Everyone knows that your metabolism peaks in your teenage years, when you're fit and active and feeling your oats.
And everyone knows that a person's metabolism slows down in middle age, as bodies start to expand and sag, and become less energetic.
But that's all w...