Journal of Public Health Policy – Effect of Innovative Building Design on Physical Activity
Walkability and body mass index density, design, a…[Am J Prev Med. 2008] – PubMed Result
Journal of Public Health Policy – Effect of Innovative Building Design on Physical Activity
Walkability and body mass index density, design, a…[Am J Prev Med. 2008] – PubMed Result
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APRIL 2009
April 24, 2009
After planting garden, Michelle Obama skips out to Five Guys for a burger.
First lady says she sneaks off to fun restaurants – washingtonpost.com
MARCH 2009
March 31, 2009
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius lead off her testimony to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee stating, “Yet, at the beginning of the 21st century, we face new and equally daunting challenges.
We face an obesity epidemic that threatens to make our children the first generation of Americanchildren to face life expectancies shorter than our own.”
March 30, 2009
Review of new drugs for obesity Obesity Drug by Arena Has an Effect, but a Limited One – NYTimes.com
March 27, 2009
New York Times reports on walking school buses in Italy fighting obesity and climate change
Students Give Up Wheels for Their Own Two Feet – NYTimes.com
March 18, 2009
Another study shows obesity increases risk of death
Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life – Forbes.com
March 13, 2009
Mississippi to cover state workers’ bariatric surgery
Surgery: Long-term care is more expensive | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger
March 9, 2009
Obama sets out Administration policy on use of science The White House – Press Office – Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies 3-9-09
March 6, 2009
Abdominal obesity adversely affects lung function Belly Fat Bad for Your Lungs?
March 6, 2009
New study finds dietician students prejudiced against persons with obesity Bias Against Obesity Is Found Among Future Dietitians – Forbes.com
March 1, 2009
Obesity increases worker’s comp. Obesity supersizing workers comp costs – Financial Week
March 1, 2009
South Carolina Senator criticized for trying to dump bicycle paths from stimulus bill. DC Bicycle Transportation Examiner: Sen. DeMint’s pro-obesity legislation was the real pork in the stimulus debate
FEBRUARY 2009
February 27, 2009
Obama budget to cut farm subsidies; improve child nutrition Obama wants to cut subsidies to farmers | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
February 27, 2009
Drug maker buries data on diabetes drug causing weight gain AstraZeneca Documents Released in Seroquel Suit – NYTimes.com
February 20, 2009
North Carolina looks to penalize persons with obesity: Smoking, obesity may cost state employees | CharlotteObserver.com
February 19, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announces national effort on childhood obesity Leading Research Funders Launch Collaborative To Accelerate Nation’s Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity – RWJF
February 19, 2009
Clinton Foundation announces alliance on childhood obesity Alliance for a Healthier Generation Expands Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity with Launch of Landmark Healthcare Initiative
February 18, 2009
Court of Appeals upholds NYC Calorie Disclosure Ordinance
http://www.citizen.org/documents/NYSRAOpinion.pdf
Court Upholds the City’s Rule Requiring Some Restaurants to Post Calorie Counts – NYTimes.com
CDC: Young Invincibles are obese CDC: ‘Young invincibles’ have significant health concerns – CNN.com
February 16, 2009:
Home recipes increase in calories: ‘Joy of Cooking’ or ‘Joy of Obesity’? – Los Angeles Times
February 12, 2009
CMS Issues decision on using bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes; notes effectiveness of bariatric surgery in resolving Type 2 Diabetes. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Obesity linked to Birth Defects
Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Infant Birth Defects – NYTimes.com
JAMA paper on birth defect risks with mothers with obesity. JAMA — Maternal Overweight and Obesity and the Risk of Congenital Anomalies: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, February 11, 2009, Stothard et al. 301 (6): 636
February 19, 2009
Fast food restaurants predict strokes
More Fast-Food Joints in Neighborhoods Mean More Strokes – US News and World Report
February 12, 2009
How evolution lead to modern obesity
AAAS: Modern obesity epidemic can be traced back two million years – Telegraph
NEJM — Expanding Coverage for Children — The Democrats’ Power and SCHIP Reauthorization
JANUARY 2009
January 24, 2009
Childhood obesity influenced by genetic variations
Science Centric | News | Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations
January 21, 2009
Obesity imperils health care reform
FEATURE-U.S. obesity epidemic shows perils to health reform – Forbes.com
January 20, 2009
Employers try incentives for healthier workforce Firms offer bigger incentives for healthy living – USATODAY.com
January 13, 2009
NIH launches study of how genes and environment affect children’s development National Children’s Study Begins Recruiting Volunteers, January 13, 2009 News Release – National Institutes of Health (NIH)
January 9, 2009
Physical Activity May not be Key to Obesity After All
Physical Activity May Not Be Key To Obesity Epidemic
January 6, 2009
Obesity and Ovarian Cancer Linked
Obesity Linked To Elevated Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
DECEMBER 2008
December 22, 2008
A little overweight and inactive hurts too
Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart – washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2008
Limiting snacks in schools can increase fruit, veggie consumption
Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption – US News and World Report
December 18, 2008
Childhood Obesity may affect thyroid
Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems – washingtonpost.com
December 16, 2008
New York Debates Tax on Soft Drinks
A Tax on Many Soft Drinks Sets Off a Spirited Debate – NYTimes.com
December 12, 2008
Study looks at relationship between obesity, breast cancer and frequency of mammography
Daily Cancer News – CancerConsultants.com
December 3, 2008
Visceral obesity linked to depression in elderly
Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat – US News and World Report
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