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By Crystal Park Washington, D.C. 31 July 2006 watch report on Obesity Childhood obesity is growing steadily in the United States and around the world. New research findings have given doctors new clues to fighting the trend. Jim Bertel narrates. The
Obesity Linked to Brain Damage Researchers are beginning to understand why lasting weight loss is so hard. They believe it has to do with damage to the part of the brain thats involved in weight control. If obese people stop overeating, switch to a h
Hunger and Obesity Are Food Security Issues The U.N. says nearly a billion people go to bed hungry every night. At the same time, hundreds of millions of others are obese. An activist and author says solving those twin crises depends on knowing whos
By Barry Newhouse Washington 07 June 2006 watch Youth Obesity report Americans are known for having big appetites and serving oversized meals, but doctors worry about how those habits affect the popul
By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 23 August 2006 watch Diesel report Drivers looking for alternatives to high gasoline prices are increasingly turning their attention to hybrids and so-called smart cars. But as VOA's Mil Arcega reports some are taking
Linda Blake | New Delhi 30 April 2010 A new study released by the Registrar General of India indicates that obesity-related diseases have joined malnutrition as leading causes of death. As India's economy grows, so does the temptation for many people
This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Malnutrition remains a serious problem for India. But a new study shows that India's leading causes of death now also include obesity-related diseases such as heart disease. The Registrar General of Indi
Doctors Report Rise in Obesity-Related Cancers in US The American Cancer Society says in its annual report that fewer Americans are dying of cancer, but doctors are seeing more patients with cancers linked to obesity, including pancreatic and kidney
New York Sugary Drink Ban Targets Obesity Do you really need 450 grams, 560 grams, 900 grams of sugary soda? These are all quantities regularly sold and consumed in the United States. Mayor Bloomberg said enough with his proposed ban on the sale of s
New York City Battles Childhood Obesity The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States says every third adult and nearly every fifth child in America is obese. But health officials in New York are touting an aggressive initiative
Report Identifies Obesity, Hormones as Major Breast Cancer Risks A new medical report cautions women that obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, overexposure to medical X-rays and hormone treatments during menopause can raise their risk of developin
Groups Seek Ways to Reduce Obesity Among Poor Children The rate of obesity among children has more than doubled over the past three decades in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers say it is espec
AmeriCorps Grantee Serves Up New Approach to Childhood Obesity WHITE HOUSE The kindergarten students at John Burroughs Elementary School are staying an hour later on this day not to brush up on their reading or math skills, but to taste kale many for
Education Can Help Prevent Obesity 教育能帮助预防肥胖 In many middle and low income countries, obesity levels rise along with income. But a new study says the better educated women are -- the better their chances of avoiding obesity. 在许多
Skinny mice defy obesity 瘦老鼠挑战肥胖 Lean mouse: Hope for the clinically obese 精瘦的老鼠:肥胖症的希望 Genetically engineered mice which never put on weight could hold the key to a fat- free future for humans, say scientists. R
HEALTH REPORT – August 14, 2002: Obesity and Heart Disease By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Health Report. More people around the world are becoming too fat. The World Heart Federation i
C-reactive protein is an indication of inflammation in the body, and, at high levels, is considered an early sign of future heart disease. It's a risk factor in a similar way that elevated cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, says Asheley
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 14 May 2008 Scientists say new evidence links certain chemicals to the development of obesity. About 2,500 international experts are attending the 16th European Congress on Obesity in Geneva. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA the pa
By Carol Pearson Washington, D.C. 13 February 2007 watch Sleep report Children who do not get enough sleep are often irritable and unable to concentrate in school. But now a new study suggests lack of sleep could also contribute to the epidemic of ch
By Jessica Berman Washington 06 December 2007 Children who are overweight are at significant risk of developing heart disease as adults. That's the conclusion of two studies published in this week's New England Journal of Medicine , which predicts wh