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World Cup Soccer Stadiums To Have Special Section For Obese Fans

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:30:10 +0000

Big soccer fans? Bigger seats. When soccer's World Cup heads to Brazil in 2014, the arenas used in hosting the games that determine soccer's world champion will be equipped with specially designed seats designated for obese

New Study Reveals Almost Half of All Americans Will Be Obese by 2030

Mike Adams — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:41:24 +0000

With countless reports weighing in on the unfit conditions of the great American waistline expansion project, it should come as no surprise that the battle of the bulge is in no way coming to a screeching halt. In fact, recent data suggests that it is full speed ahead for the fatlands, and that by 2030 [...]

New Research Reveals Overweight Teens Get Bad Grades

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:59:19 +0000

There are many dangers that can come from being an overweight or obese teenager, including the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and stroke.

However, new research indicates that teens suffering from obesity might be at risk for acquiring more than just poor health, but lower school grades as well.

Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:06:28 +0000

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon? In fact, a new report from [...]

Can Secondhand Smoke Actually Make You Diabetic and Obese?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:36:14 +0000

In the first study of its kind, scientists have used blood markers to determine that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke could have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Theodore C Friedman, chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Charles R Drew University in Los Angeles, and his colleagues used [...]

Should the Government Be Involved In the Fight Against Childhood Obesity? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:20:35 +0000

Childhood obesity is certainly a problem. The percentage of children between 6 and 11 who are obese in the United States has tripled in the last 30 years and now stands at 20 percent. But is it a problem the government should address with measures such as mandated guidelines for school lunches or bans on super-sized soda? The Pew Research Center [...]

Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees

Shauna Wright — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:31:00 +0000

When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.