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About Obesity

Obesity is a term used to describe an excess body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Currently, 2 out of every 5 Americans are considered obese. Interestingly, a person cannot die from obesity. However, obesity gives rise to diseases that can significantly impact your health. Obesity is not singularly a cosmetic concern as it is more a complex health condition that results in some of the most preventable diseases. Common obesity-related health complications include type 2 diabetes, certain kinds of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Obesity causes range from behaviors such as inactivity, physical wellness, diet, and specific medication use. Also, obesity has shown a strong familial genetic component that may make you more prone to being obese. Whether you are genetically predisposed or your behaviors are leading to or causing your obesity, obesity remains a preventable disease.

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Umbilical Cords of Babies of Overweight Moms Offer Clues into Childhood Obesity

Umbilical Cords of Babies of Overweight Moms Offer Clues into Childhood Obesity

This post was originally published on this site Children born to obese mothers are known to be at an increased risk of obesity, but researchers do not fully understand why. A recent study by a research team in Brazil has found one possible reason: the umbilical cells of babies born to obese or overweight women have a modified expression…

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WHO Cancer Prevention Group Identifies 8 More Cancers Linked to Obesity

WHO Cancer Prevention Group Identifies 8 More Cancers Linked to Obesity

This post was originally published on this site Obesity is a risk factor for more cancers than previously believed, according to the results of a new evaluation conducted by the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention program under the World Health Organization. The conclusions were based on the results of a systematic review of more than 1,000…

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Medications to Combat Obesity, Unlike Diabetes, Much Less in Use in US

Medications to Combat Obesity, Unlike Diabetes, Much Less in Use in US

This post was originally published on this site Obesity is a major risk factor for several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and a vast majority of the patients with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. However, according to a recent study, doctors prescribe 15 times more anti-diabetes medications than those for obesity. Currently…

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