http://news.prlog.org/tag/obesity/obesity - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12142653-shropshire-employers-warned-about-obese-employee-disability-issues.htmlAn employment tribunal has ruled that being obese is not a disability, but that the health issues caused by being overweight could still lead to a disability discrimination claim. http://www.prlog.org/12138252-family-review-center-is-proud-to-announce-that-recess-has-won-the-gold-award.htmlFamily Review Center reviews family friendly products free of charge and has done so since 2000. When we find a product that is amazing, we award it accordingly. Such is the case for this great new game called RECESS, by Healthy 1 Productions. http://www.prlog.org/12135883-rise-in-obesity-poses-dementia-time-bomb.htmlEver-growing waistlines could result in a big increase in the number of people who develop dementia in the future, researchers have warned. BBC News. http://www.prlog.org/12106967-top-10-australian-health-bloggers-announced.htmlSally Symonds has been nominated as one of the Top 10 Health Blogger’s by Australia Wide First Aid. http://www.prlog.org/12104989-4-and-5-star-reviews-stanleys-this-is-the-life-free-for-kindle-fire-last-4-days-march-25-29.htmlLively and witty... Meet Stanley. He's a curious black bear whose favorite thing in the world is munching on cookies and chips. http://www.prlog.org/12096777-nationally-acclaimed-film-soul-food-junkies-to-be-shown-in-kentucky-between-march-25-and-28-2013.html*************** Media Release Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Contact: Jim Embry, 859-270-3699 Save the Date: March 26, 2013 ... http://www.prlog.org/12094958-new-research-finds-self-knowledge-is-the-number-one-protective-factor-for-childrens-health.htmlNew research from author Henry Brzycki, Ph.D. demonstrates how using a new prevention self model dramatically reduces incidences of obesity and obesity related illnesses, and mental promotes health. http://www.prlog.org/12091057-undergrads-required-to-lobby-for-obama-policy.htmlAt 4 PM today, undergraduate students in a major university will be assigned homework requiring them to lobby their local legislators in favor of a major Obama policy – fighting obesity. http://www.prlog.org/12079601-mariano-and-reed-added-to-the-ranks-of-shame-police.htmlMariano and Reed’s recent cutting remarks in the media were intended to publicly embarrass Gov. Christie and Ms. McCarthy. Public fat shaming does no good and only leads to stigma and discrimination. http://www.prlog.org/12079097-how-bariatric-chairs-can-help-deal-with-obesity.htmlAs you’ll know if you look after patients who are coping with obesity, it’s important to have the correct bariatric equipment. In addition to suitable beds and hoists, bariatric chairs can be a great help. http://www.prlog.org/12076828-outcome-and-incidence-of-total-knee-replacement-surgery-in-middle-east-affected-by-gender-obesity.htmlThe Gender Specific Knee is one of the highly anticipated topics at ICJR Middle East 2013 in Dubai http://www.prlog.org/12076058-weight-bullying-of-obese-child-on-the-rise.htmlWeight bullying of obese kids are on the rise. Recent studies show that as young as grade 4 to 6 school kids experienced weight bullying. Obese children are bullied by other children regardless of gender, race or academic achievement http://www.prlog.org/12070941-obesity-may-increase-risk-of-ms-in-children-and-teens.htmlBeing obese may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls, according to new research published in the January 30, 2013, online issue of Neurology® http://www.prlog.org/12064201-seca-mbca-indispensible-in-many-medical-specialties.htmlThe medical Body Composition Analyzer seca mBCA makes the complex scientific methods used to obtain a precise picture of body mass composition completely superfluous. For many different medical specialties the seca mBCA delivers the basic data. http://www.prlog.org/12059756-umsls-health-disparities-conference-offers-free-health-screenings-to-community.htmlThe Sixth Annual African-American Nursing History Conference will address health care disparities, health care equity and health care promotion through awareness and action by providing free health care screenings. http://www.prlog.org/12057833-get-kids-movin-with-sports-zone-elite-and-chi-chi-monet-january-19-to-prevent-childhood-obesity.htmlFun Fitness and Fashion Show for Kids and Families uses Arts to Promote Healthy Lifestyles - Presidential Inauguration Weekend Kickoff for Kids http://www.prlog.org/12057143-stand2learn-closes-an-investment-deal-with-the-research-valley-angel-fund.htmlUnder the umbrella of PositiveMotion, LLC, STAND2LEARN, LLC has brokered a deal with the Research Valley Angel Fund to provide bridge funding of the faculty-led startup company. http://www.prlog.org/12055590-the-new-body-by-vi-challenge-offers-guaranteed-weight-loss.htmlThe world’s largest weight loss challenge, THE NEW BODY BY VI CHALLENGE get even better with the addition of a 90-Day Money-Back Results Guarantee, and additional cash, prizes and vacations. Join The New Body by Vi Challenge! http://www.prlog.org/12046329-author-michael-pickert-md-shares-valuable-tips-on-eating-right-this-holiday-season.htmlHow to avoid overeating this holiday season and still enjoy holiday parties http://www.prlog.org/12039192-sione-and-filipi-fa-to-guest-host-the-been-there-done-that-show-talk-radio-am-kdxu-890.htmlSione & Filipi Fa from Biggest Loser will guest host the Been There Done That Radio Show on December 29, 2012 http://www.prlog.org/12038464-new-indiegogo-project-offers-solution-to-childhood-obesity-epidemic.htmlKid’s Fit 30 Minutes, A Home Based Healthy Lifestyle Program Teaches Kids How to Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices Through Exercise is Currently Looking for Funding Through Crowdfuning Platform IndieGoGo http://www.prlog.org/12033316-which-group-of-asian-american-children-is-at-highest-risk-for-obesity.htmlAsian-American children have been at low risk for being overweight or obese compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., but that may be changing. http://www.prlog.org/12028545-dr-michael-roizen-joins-scientific-advisory-board-to-lead-research-on-new-heart-fealthy-fatty-acid.htmlTersus Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceuticals firm in Cleveland, Ohio, developed the science behind Provinal™--an ultrapurified form of Omega 7 (Palmitoleic acid)--that has been shown to possess broad properties for cardiovascular health. http://www.prlog.org/12027297-uf-trsm-professor-joins-forces-with-the-american-heart-association.htmlDr. J.O. Spengler is now an invited member of the American Heart Association's policy statement writing group. New policies will be available in 2013 regarding obesity prevention, exercise, and school/community recreational access. http://www.prlog.org/12018988-study-shows-packaging-contributing-to-the-obesity-crisis.htmlResearch reveals how product packaging causes consumers to make unhealthy purchases http://www.prlog.org/12018383-obesity-gene-variants-linked-to-memory-decline-in-middle-age.htmlMINNEAPOLIS – New research suggests that variants of a gene associated with obesity and body fat mass may be linked to a greater decline in memory in middle age. The study is published in the November 7, 2012, online issue of Neurology®. http://www.prlog.org/12007081-journalistic-thieves-founder-evan-sutter-targeted-over-controversial-obesity-article.htmlA controversial article published in popular online magazine Journalistic Thieves questioning the effectiveness of current policies in preventing the growing obesity problem in Australia has left Founder and writer Evan Sutter in hot water. http://www.prlog.org/12000475-ignoring-the-body-clock-harmful-for-health-and-weight.htmlWorking late at night, irregular eating times and hardly enough sleep – these are the basic features of the term “social jetlag”, which was invented by Professor Till Roenneberg from the University of Munich. http://www.prlog.org/11998188-lemonade-dietmaster-cleanse-improved.htmlYour Grandmother used it, Father & Mother spoke about its benefits & now you keep hearing about celebrities using it! Can The Master Cleanse be improved without compromising the long standing effectiveness? Yes it Can! http://www.prlog.org/11996051-new-science-of-obesity-colorectal-cancer-liver-disease-topic-of-oct-17-talk.htmlDr. John L. Orchard, a physician with Waccamaw Gastroenterology, will deliver a lecture titled “You and Your Gut” Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Murrells Inlet. http://www.prlog.org/11991739-like-news-anchor-livingston-is-your-weight-management-problems-thyroid-related.htmlLivingston, who admitted to having a thyroid condition, like so many others suffers with a weight management problem. So many like her are ridiculed because of weight not knowing that there may be a medical condition connected to the lack of weight. http://www.prlog.org/11990895-fat-acceptance-is-making-us-fat.htmlThe fatter we become, the less we seem to notice and the more we are creating a society destined to be progressively crippled by our excess kilos and our attitudes towards removing them. http://www.prlog.org/11979712-obesity-pipeline-review-h2-2012-published.htmlNew Pharmaceuticals research report from Global Markets Direct is now available from Fast Market Research http://www.prlog.org/11962385-unsuspecting-products-we-use-everyday-that-could-be-making-us-fat.htmlEveryday products could be making us fat. Leah Zerbe, Online Editor for Rodale.com, has researched this subject extensively and will join Smart Health Talk Thursday, August 30th at 4:00 pm PST so we can better protect our families. http://www.prlog.org/11961299-new-clinical-data-shows-nutrition-education-for-parents-is-vital-to-improving-childrens-health.htmlParticipants in the L.E.A.N. Start Program developed by Dr. Sears , parents reported significant changes in healthy behaviors, including a 52 percent increase in reading nutritional labels and increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. http://www.prlog.org/11960039-cardio-boxing-program-strives-to-teach-kids-healthy-habits.htmlJermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. http://www.prlog.org/11958310-add-my-support-launches-the-fight-against-obesity-uk-campaign.htmlAn independent campaign to change people’s behaviour to reduce the impact and risk of obesity in the UK has launched today. The campaign is asking for individuals and organisations to join together in the fight against obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11957825-camas-and-washougal-on-diet-partnering-with-kaiser-for-new-screening-of-hbos-weight-of-the-nation.htmlCamas & Washougal On A Diet community weight-loss challenge/nonprofit to host screening of HBO’S “THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION” with help from Kaiser Permanente providing a "Know Your Numbers" free clinic in local effort to address obesity crisis http://www.prlog.org/11947177-new-book-fast-food-vindication-by-ca-dietitian-lisa-tillinger-johansen-debunks-evils-of-fast-food.htmlLA dietitian Lisa Tillinger Johansen shows in her new book FAST FOOD VINDICATION that fast food lovers have healthy food choices when they go to their favorite quick service eatery. Book stresses healthy meals and diner "personal responsibility." http://www.prlog.org/11942050-us-faces-its-largest-scale-natural-disasterprotect-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-now.html60% of the US population (including children and elders) are suffering the ramifications of overweight, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. The cause of this epidemics is being kept quiet, the solution is being kept secret. http://www.prlog.org/11940701-nat-geo-mundo-explores-the-world-of-those-plagued-by-eating-disorders-and-phobias.htmlFrom Body-Related Fears to Radical Animal Phobias, Delve Deep into “Extrema Obsesión” with Nat Geo Mundo http://www.prlog.org/11937771-teens-at-boys-girls-club-of-dorchester-find-their-bodimojo.htmlWhile the Olympic games 2012 are in full swing this summer, the Boys & Girls Club has their own games started. The Club is partnering with BodiMojo's wellness program for the teen camp staff using wireless pedometers and motivational online tools. http://www.prlog.org/11937486-new-edition-on-obesity-epidemiology-pathophysiology-and-prevention-now-available-from-crc-press.htmlThis volume is an ideal reference point for researchers looking for new avenues of inquiry and practicing medical professionals, clinical nutritionists, and dietitians seeking guidance for their patients. http://www.prlog.org/11931997-physicians-to-join-children-teens-at-fitness-walk-and-health-festival.htmlNational Medical Association Urges More Exercise to Help Reverse Rise in Obesity http://www.prlog.org/11931274-max-healthcare-organizes-17th-world-congress-of-ifso.htmlThe Organizing Committee of IFSO invites you to the XVII World Congress of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). The event is to be held in New Delhi, India on 11th – 15th September, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11929876-fda-approval-of-new-diet-drug-qsymia-inspires-users-support-group-at-qsymiame.htmlThe recent approval by the FDA of the new diet pill Qsymia has inspired the release of a new Qsymia Users Support Group at Qsymia.me for the discussion of topics related to weight loss, Obesity and the Qsymia diet. http://www.prlog.org/11927860-how-to-tone-your-butt-battles-obesity-in-the-home.htmlEvery day the news talks about how the United States has been thrust into an obesity epidemic. It's time to do something about it. How to Tone Your Butt is a site dedicated to helping the American public with this health issue. http://www.prlog.org/11921755-hear-benefit-and-wellness-executives-from-hannaford-brothers-dupont-jp-morgan-and-new-balance.htmlFuturistic Strategies to Drive Organizational Change and Employee Engagement http://www.prlog.org/11921030-obesity-and-the-time-of-day-you-eat-at.htmlew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) suggests that, not only the amount and type of food eaten but the time of day it is eaten is important in contributing to obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11919912-new-radio-show-inspires-self-love-in-listeners.html"The Myra Loves Show," a new Atlanta-based talk radio series, made its debut on Saturday, July 7, 2012.