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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Study: Obesity not a risk factor for medically attended flu - CIDRAP

Posted: 22 May 2012 03:31 PM PDT


Study: Obesity not a risk factor for medically attended flu
CIDRAP
Obesity was defined by body mass index (BMI). Patients were classified as underweight (BMI less than 18.5), normal (BMI 18.5 to 24.9), overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9), obese (BMI of 30.0 to 39.9, or extremely obese (BMI 40 or over).

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Studies examine CPAP treatment and cardiovascular outcomes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:54 PM PDT

Two studies that included adults with obstructive sleep apnea examined the effectiveness of reducing the risk of cardiovascular outcomes, including high blood pressure, by treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), according to the articles in the May 23/30 issue of JAMA.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight - Reuters

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:10 PM PDT


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Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight
Reuters
Pre-pregnancy weight also mattered. The researchers measured that in terms of body mass index (BMI), a measure of kilos per meter squared. For every one-point increase in pre-pregnancy BMI, the odds of a big baby rose by 16 percent.
It can be safe - and beneficial - to diet while pregnant Globe and Mail
Effect of maternal weight, adipokines, glucose intolerance and lipids on ... CMAJ

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obesity paradox observed with hydrochlorothiazide, not amlodipine: ACCOMPLISH - TheHeart.Org

Posted: 22 May 2012 11:06 AM PDT


Obesity paradox observed with hydrochlorothiazide, not amlodipine: ACCOMPLISH
TheHeart.Org
"The background to this analysis is that previous epidemiologic studies, as well as outcomes trials in hypertension, have shown that thin patients, people with normal body-mass index [BMI], tend to have an unexpectedly higher cardiovascular event rate ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>New research examines impact of liver disease

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:52 AM PDT

Research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® offers insights into the progression of diseases leading to liver damage, which affect diverse populations, including young people. Studies show that the increasing rates of obesity are putting teens at risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and are decreasing the availability of healthy livers for organ donations, which are ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Depression, Obesity Linked in Older Women but Not Older Men - Family Practice News Digital Network

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:03 AM PDT


Depression, Obesity Linked in Older Women but Not Older Men
Family Practice News Digital Network
In all, 7808 patients completed the items about height and weight and at least 12 of the GDS-15 items. The participants' self-reported height and weight were used to calculate their body mass index (BMI), which was categorized into normal weight, ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Is your commute hurting your health?

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Long commutes to work may be hazardous to your health. Longer daily drives are associated with decreased fitness and increased weight, a recent study from Washington University suggests.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Top 10 things to know about obesity - Canada.com

Posted: 22 May 2012 05:56 AM PDT


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Top 10 things to know about obesity
Canada.com
If your BMI falls between 25 and 29.9, you are overweight. If your BMI is 30 or higher, you are considered obese. Use the BMI calculator to determine whether you are a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. You need to know your body mass index (BMI).
HEALTHY WEIGHT FOR LIFE 1: Lower education leads to more fat, earlier death DI-VE
Battle of the bulge: Does treating obesity as a disease help? Montreal Gazette

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Government: Related News

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:11 AM PDT

5/22/2012 - Mass. Right to Repair Bill Jumps First Hurdle A little more than a month after consumers and neighborhood repairers packed a Massachusetts State House hearing room to urge passage of the Right to Repair legislation, the State Senate late Thursday evening strongly approved the measure....

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese teens already have heart damage - Times of India

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:09 AM PDT


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Obese teens already have heart damage
Times of India
97 healthy teenagers had their weight, height, waist circumference and hip circumference BMI measured and calculated. Based on their BMI, patients were divided into three groups: lean (L=32 patients), overweight (Ov=33 patients) and obese (Ob=32 ...
Obese adolescents have heart damage Science Daily (press release)
Hearts Already Hurt in Obese Teens dailyRx
Half of Overweight Adolescents Have Heart Risk, and Obese Teens Have Heart Damage Medical Daily
Education Week News (blog)  - Health(Y) Destination
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Imp: READ: Teenagers in 2012 At Increased Risk For Heart Disease - Forbes

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:00 PM PDT


Imp: READ: Teenagers in 2012 At Increased Risk For Heart Disease
Forbes
Know your teen's body mass index (BMI), based on height and weight. The CDC offers a BMI calculator. (http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/) Your teen should be eating lot of whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean protein .

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