Obese comorbidities include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia and sleep apnea. (1 posts)
by Sweet Zombie Jesus! - Last post on: 06-06-05 06:40
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide.
During the last two decades, the prevalence of adults in the higher
body mass index (BMI) categories in the US has increased the most, as
much as 300% for those with a BMI above 40kg/m2. In children and
adolescents, a doubling of ... (Read More)
Obesity related to diabetes, hypertension & sleep apnea: Brody Study (1 posts)
by Sweet Zombie Jesus! - Last post on: 06-06-05 06:35
The challenges of the epidemic are not limited to concerns about bulk
and weight. The disabilities caused by obesity are physiologic and
psychosocial. The increased waist to hip girth is associated with
increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension,
and diabetes.
Obes... (Read More)
Re: strongest vibrating phone (5 posts)
by Morty - Last post on: 06-05-05 19:02
On Fri, 3 Jun 2005, "JZ" wrote:
>I don't hear very well, and I keep my phone in my pocket. Miss lots of
>calls. I can't wear it on my belt because my fat roll gets in the way.
Lose weight, you fat fuck!
... (Read More)
Get the skinny on 'diabesityu' (1 posts)
by tigerlilly@privacy.net.org.com - Last post on: 06-05-05 10:26
Get the skinny on 'diabesityu'
By Dr. Dave Hepburn
"Bloggins, your test results are back and I'm sorry to tell you that you have
diabesity."
"Which means I'm simply a sweet plump guy, right?" Bloggins inquires, his chins
resting on a flabdomen the size of Mt. St. Helens, the early year... (Read More)
Sibutramine may control binge-eating in obese individuals (1 posts)
by The Mongolian Death Worm - Last post on: 06-03-05 10:12
BACKGROUND: Binge-eating disorder was recently included in Appendix B
of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth
Edition (DSM-IV). Binge-eating disorder is a common diagnosis among
patients who seek treatment for obesity. There are scant data about the
efficacy of the n... (Read More)
Obese suffer acute coronary disease at a younger age and incur higher medical costs (1 posts)
by Sweet Zombie Jesus! - Last post on: 06-03-05 10:06
OBJECTIVE: Obesity is an important risk factor for coronary artery
disease (CAD); however, its effect on acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
patients' long-term clinical and economic outcomes has not been
quantified. We assessed the impact of increasing body mass index (BMI)
on 10-year outcomes for AC... (Read More)
Obesity a Risk Factor for acid reflux disease & esophageal erosion (1 posts)
by Sweet Zombie Jesus! - Last post on: 06-03-05 09:52
INTRODUCTION: An association between obesity and GERD symptoms has been
reported; however, study results have been inconsistent and it is not
known whether an association persists after adjusting for other known
GERD risk factors.
METHODS: We carried out a cross-sectional study to determine th... (Read More)
Vitamin C may help obese individuals metabolize fat during exercise (1 posts)
by Sweet Zombie Jesus! - Last post on: 06-03-05 09:46
America is experiencing a major obesity epidemic. The ramifications of
this epidemic are immense since obesity is associated with chronic
metabolic abnormalities such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and
heart disease. Reduced physical activity and/or increased energy
intakes are important f... (Read More)
Health costs of obesity exceed smoking and drinking (1 posts)
by The Mongolian Death Worm - Last post on: 06-03-05 09:40
Health costs of obesity exceed smoking and drinking
Treating obesity-related disorders costs as much or more than illnesses
caused by ageing, smoking and problem drinking.
It accounts for 2 percent of the national health expenditure in France
and Australia, more than 3 percent in Japan and P... (Read More)
CDC: Being Overweight or Obese Not Healthy (2 posts)
by tigerlilly@Katehorton.net.org.com - Last post on: 06-03-05 09:11
CDC: Being Overweight or Obese Not Healthy
Agency holds a news conference to counter its own recent report.
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- Backing off from one of her agency's own
studies just seven weeks ago, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disea... (Read More)
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