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Obesity and the Flu

It has been known for some time that obese people are at increased symptoms for more severe symptoms and complications if they get the flu. Now it has been reported that obese people are also likely  to remain sick and infectious long than those who are not obese.   This is another reason for you,… Read More: Obesity and the Flu »

Obesity, low BMI linked to reduced lifespan, study reveals

The study, published Wednesday in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and conducted by scientists at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, revealed that BMI that’s either too high or too low is tied to increased morbidity from a range of major diseases. Krishnan Bhaskaran, lead author of the study and associate professor of statistical… Read More: Obesity, low BMI linked to reduced lifespan, study reveals »

Obesity: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Posted By : John Mark Lewis

According to the reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2007-08, more than 68 percent of the total population of United States of America is suffering from obesity. This makes roughly two third of their total population. To add to this, studies also show that 72 percent of men and 68… Read More: Obesity: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Posted By : John Mark… »