Tag: Overweight

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How obesity in boys can lead to infertility in men

Researchers say boys who are obese may face a higher risk of infertility as men. They say obesity can lead to shrunken testicles, which can affect sperm count. Experts say intervention programs are needed to combat the increase in childhood obesity. Obesity in boys may be linked to shrunken testicles and result in a higher […]

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Say “bye bye” to childhood obesity

A question that has arisen is can babies be obese? While doctors worry that the seeds of childhood obesity are being planted earlier and earlier, the good news is that parents can do something about it. For ions, Americans have jumped for joy in celebrating chubby babies because of a mindset that says a chubby […]

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The science of remedies: Baking soda found to encourage natural labor, saving women from the dangers of a C-section, according to new research

According to a recent study, bicarbonate of soda (also known as baking soda,) “helps women avoid Caesarean-sections.” The findings of the study, which were published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, revealed that baking soda dissolved in water can help at least 17 to 20 percent of women to give birth naturally if they are experiencing […]

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Skinny isn’t healthy: Research shows chronic dieters and super slim women have a higher risk of early menopause

Women who are skinny are also prone to fertility problems, much in the same way overweight ladies are. A new study finds that being underweight as a teenager and during their mid-30s increases a woman’s chance of having an early menopause, as reported by The Daily Mail.  Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Boston […]

Replacing one beer or sugared soda per day with water may reduce obesity

However, the researchers – including members from the University of Navarra in Pamplona and the Carlos III Institute of Health in Madrid, both in Spain – say that these findings, which they arrived at using mathematical models, need to be confirmed using intervention studies that follow people who have actually been asked to replace one […]

Three-quarters of world’s population now overweight or obese… the scourge of processed foods will bankrupt the world

Researchers have identified yet another fat-related pandemic that has affected the vast majority of the world’s population. New Zealand-based researchers have coined the term “overfat” to describe a condition where the amount of excess body fat is enough to increase the risk of adverse health conditions. Data from a recent study reveal that up to […]

Three-quarters of world’s population now overweight or obese… the scourge of processed foods will bankrupt the world

Researchers have identified yet another fat-related pandemic that has affected the vast majority of the world’s population. New Zealand-based researchers have coined the term “overfat” to describe a condition where the amount of excess body fat is enough to increase the risk of adverse health conditions. Data from a recent study reveal that up to […]

What Is Heartburn? What Causes Heartburn?

What Is Heartburn? What Causes Heartburn? Heartburn is a very common symptom created by acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents (including stomach acid) are forced back up into the esophagus, creating a burning pain in the lower chest. Persistent acid reflux that happens more than twice a week results in the […]

Hypertension in children, teens linked to poorer cognitive skills

While high blood pressure, or hypertension, is perceived by some people to be a condition that only affects adults, studies have shown that it affects around 3-4 percent of children and adolescents aged 8-17 years. A child’s blood pressure is calculated differently to that of adults; in general, a child is considered to have hypertension […]

Top 8 Benefits Of Fruits For Kids

Fruits bring benefits to children in several different ways, such as good for kids intestinal, low in fat and calories, supply vitamins and minerals, improve nutrition, rich in fiber, decrease the risks of obesity, and promote better academic performance…. 5 or more servings of fruits a day are recommended to most children. Up to 88% […]