Tag: overweight
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Top 10 Facts About Obesity You Probably Didn’t Know
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that at least 2.8 million adults die every year due to being overweight or obese. In addition, 44% of diabetes cases, 23% of heart diseases and 7-41% of particular instances of cancer are attributable to overweight and obesity. Obesity means that a person carries too much weight, specifically fat, […]
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Younger sibling may lower child’s risk of obesity
In the age of the one-child syndrome, new research shows that a younger sibling may be better for a child’s health. A new study has revealed that having a younger sibling may lower a child’s risk of obesity. The study, led by Dr. Julie Lumeng of the University of Michigan, was published in the journal […]