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Body WeightIs My Child Overweight?
About 1 out of every 3 children in the US is overweight or obese, something many parents often do not realize. Learn how to recognize unhealthy weight in your child and what to do about it.
Study: Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer in Young Women
New research shows obesity may be contributing to increasing rates of colorectal cancer among younger Americans.
How Your Weight May Affect Your Risk of Breast Cancer
For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer . But the connection between weight and breast cancer risk is complicated.
Cutting Down on Kids’ Screen Time
Set up kids for success by limiting the time they spend in front of a TV, computer, smartphone, or other screen. Studies say screen time and childhood obesity have a direct link.
5 Healthy Habits May Help You Live More Than 10 Years Longer
New research published by the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that adults in the US who follow 5 healthy lifestyle habits may live more than a decade longer compared with people who follow none of the 5 habits.
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Mortality in Study
Researchers from major cancer centers across the US have found that colon cancer survivors who engaged in healthy lifestyle behaviors consistent with American Cancer Society guidelines lived longer than those who did not engage in those healthy behaviors.
Choosing Healthy Fats
Not all fats are created equal. Choosing the right fats – in the right amounts – can be important to maintaining good health.
Obesity Rates Continue to Rise Among Adults in the US
The rates of American adults with obesity have continued to increase over the past decade according to researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
