Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week articles from May 2004

Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week archives from May 2004

Diet rich in lean beef improves serum ferritin levels in adolescents.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Adolescents eating diets rich in either lean beef or lean poultry and fish reduced fat and saturated fat intake and those eating beef maintained serum ferritin status. According to recent research...

Childhood obesity linked to chromosome 6q22.31-q23.2 in French families.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A genome-wide scan for childhood obesity-associated traits in French families shows significant linkage on chromosome 6q22.31-q23.2. According to recent research from France, "We conducted a...

Obesity-related locus found in chromosome region 12q23-24.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Scientists report an obesity-related locus in chromosome region 12q23-24. "Obesity is a growing health problem in the U.S. As a complex trait, obesity involves multiple genes and gene-gene and...

Radiological view of laparoscopic banding described.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers provide a radiological perspective of the technical aspects and complications of laparoscopic banding for morbid obesity in a recent issue of Clinical Radiology. According to a study...

Growth hormone used as adjuvant therapy for obesity.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Low-dose recombinant human growth hormone is being used as adjuvant therapy to lifestyle modifications in the management of obesity. According to recent research published in the Journal of Clinical...

Health risk behavior assessment done in urban seventh-grade class.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers report the results of a study to determine the nutrition, weight, and tobacco use in one urban seventh-grade class in a recent issue of Public Health Nursing. "Health attitudes and...

Study seeks breast cancer survivors to test yoga as treatment for fatigue.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, Jonsson Cancer Center are recruiting volunteers who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are experiencing persistent fatigue to join a...

Children with asthma inactive due to parental health beliefs, disease severity.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that 20% of children with asthma do not get enough exercise, even though physical activities such as running and swimming have been shown to...

Data provide rationale for KOS-862 combination clinical trials.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Kosan Biosciences (KOSN) announced at the 95th annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Orlando, Florida, preclinical in vivo and in vitro data on the cytotoxic and...

Colorectal Cancer Screening Legislation Report Card findings released.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Even though colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, only 18 states have enacted legislation requiring insurance providers to cover the cost of preventative screening. ...

Company secures patents for gut-based uremia therapy products.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Kibow Biotech has secured its first two U.S. patents for their scientifically validated, gut-based, uremia therapy products. Kibow is developing a probiotic (a type of dietary supplement) and a...

Intake of antioxidants in coffee, wine, and vegetables add to plasma carotenoids.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers were surprised to find that coffee contributes more to antioxidant intake than fruits, tea, wine, cereal, and vegetables. "The consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of...

ASDS urges consumers to investigate physicians' qualifications and credentials.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) launched a campaign in 2001 warning consumers that cosmetic treatments, such as those using lasers, high-tech light devices, chemical peels, soft...

Onset of type 2 diabetes delayed in patients with prediabetes.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed in patients with prediabetes. "The frequency of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate. Prediabetes, also referred to as impaired...

Pre-germinated brown rice prevents diabetic vascular complications.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The intake of pre-germinated brown rice prevents diabetic vascular complications. According to a study from Japan, "Effects of pre-germinated brown rice (PGBR) on streptozotocin-induced diabetic...

BBC to phase out cartoon character licenses for junk food.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) announced April 5, 2004, that it would phase out ties between its popular children's TV characters and fatty or sugary snack foods. Teletubbies chocolate bars,...

Physical training reduced antilipolytic action of catecholamines.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Physical training reduced the antilipolytic action of catecholamines. According to recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, "The effect of a 12-week...

Irradiation company reports 56% increase in 2003 revenues.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Food Technology Service, Inc., (VIFL) announced results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003, and for the fourth quarter of 2003. The company had revenues of $1,875,994 during 2003, compared...

Exercise is key to reversing obesity-related heart risk in children.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The arteries of overweight children act like those of middle-aged smokers, increasing their risk of an early heart attack or stroke. But the damage can be reversed through diet and regular exercise. ...

Experts offer tips to keep toddlers fit.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- It doesn't take a personal trainer to get a preschooler to exercise. All it takes is some imagination. How would you reach for a star? How would you pick a flower? Let's see you tiptoe. Now, let's...

Lack of vigorous exercise primary factor in adolescent obesity.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Lack of vigorous physical activity is the main contributor to obesity in adolescents ages 11-15, according to a study of 878 adolescents by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)...

Sodexho inks agreement for weight-management program.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- HealtheTech, Inc., (HETC) has announced an agreement with Sodexho USA, a provider of food and facilities management, that will make HealtheTech tools available to more than a thousand of Sodexho USA's...

Study: Arch support may ward off injury.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A little extra cushioning in the shoe may prevent a small crack in a tiny foot bone that can end a basketball player's season, a study suggests. And arch supports likely could also help protect...

Health director kicks off public health week.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Arkansans need to change their lifestyle if they want to improve their health, according to the state's top doctor. Fay Boozman, MD, director of the state Health Department, said health problems in...

Tennessee Governor helps launch initiative to curb obesity, improve health.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and First Lady Andrea Conte joined more than 100 people in a walk around Bicentennial Mall April 5, 2004, to help launch a new initiative aimed at improving the health...

Omega-3 fats may reduce adverse affects of genetic abnormalities.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New peer-reviewed research shows that consumption of fatty fish or long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) may reduce the adverse affects of genetic abnormalities. For...

Radiation impacts quality of life in head and neck cancer patients.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Radiation related morbidities impact quality of life in head and neck cancer patients receiving radical radiotherapy. "Although 50-70% of head and neck cancer patients in India receive radiotherapy...

Spikes in blood pressure during exercise occur when cells can't "relax".
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- So-called "exercise hypertension," an abnormally high spike in blood pressure experienced by generally healthy people during a workout, is a known risk factor for permanent and serious high blood...

Home environment modification helpful for seniors' independent living.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- As the growth rate of elderly in America rises, the need for home modification is becoming essential to help senior citizens lead independent lives. Home environment modifications can play a...

Exercise and postprandial lipid metabolism reviewed.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A researcher reviews exercise and postprandial lipid metabolism in a recent issue of the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. According to a study from Scotland, "Exaggerated levels of...

Lipid storage different in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues play different roles in lipid storage. According to a study from Switzerland, "Adipose tissue plays an important role in the development of human obesity...

Fortifying soymilk has potential to improve vitamin D intake in college students.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Fortifying soymilk has the potential to improve vitamin D intake in college students. "Three-day dietary vitamin D and calcium intakes, attitudes toward milk drinking, and familiarity with soymilk...

Soft drinks not linked to decreased calcium intake.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new study by researchers at the Center for Food and Nutrition Policy (CFNP) at Virginia Tech published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that calcium intake among U.S....

U.S. considers Food Guide Pyramid changes.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The suggestions range from wacky to reasonable, but plenty of people have ideas about how to revamp the U.S. Food Guide Pyramid, that iconic graphic that supposedly guides how people eat. An artist...

Understanding labels can lead to healthier eating.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The nutrition label on packaged foods provides a lot of helpful information, but consumers don't always understand what it means for them. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign...

Californians show concern over childhood obesity, study shows.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a Field Research Corporation study, funded by The California Endowment, nearly all Californians (92%) believe the problem of childhood obesity is serious, and 8 in 10 think the problem has...

FDA approves LAP-BAND VG System; product hits market.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- INAMED Health, a division of INAMED Corp. (IMDC) and the developer of the BioEnterics LAP-BAND System, announced market introduction and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a product...

Genetic markers for obesity confirmed.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Tulane University researchers have confirmed several genes that determine the inheritance of obesity. This is the first study of longitudinal data to link body mass measurements taken over several...

Body mass index inversely related to 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D levels.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Body mass index was inversely associated to 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D concentrations in healthy adults. According to published research from the United States, "Several previous reports of small...

Complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding described.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers describe the early and late complications following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in a recent issue of the journal American Surgeon. "There is limited U.S. data on short- and...

Gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity decreases bone mass.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity leads to an increase in bone turnover and a decrease in bone mass. "Little is known about the effects on the skeleton of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric...

Gastric wall necrosis is complication of laparoscopic gastric banding.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Gastric wall necrosis from organo-axial volvulus has been reported as a late complication of laparoscopic gastric banding. According to a study from Italy, "We present a case of massive gastric...

Two-stage surgery for high-risk, morbidly obese patients reduces surgical risk.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A staged approach to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, in which high-risk, morbidly obese patients first undergo a procedure called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), greatly reduces operative risk...

Adiponectin production increased in obesity and insulin resistance.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Adiponectin production is increased in human obesity and insulin resistance. "The role of adiponectin production for the circulating protein concentration in human obesity and insulin resistance is...

Diabetes and obesity body monitoring technologies to extend to remote areas.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- BodyMedia and Saint Francis University's Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) have entered into a research arrangement that will extend BodyMedia's wearable body...

Phase II trial of diabetes drug, phase I study of obesity therapy initiated.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (AMLN) announced the initiation of a phase II clinical study of exenatide LAR for type 2 diabetes, the initiation of a phase I clinical study of AC162352 (PYY 3-36) for...

BMI superior obesity measure, but pediatricians not using it enough.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Pediatricians monitoring young patients' health are more likely to recognize children as being overweight if they employ a measure known as body mass index than if they simply review the plot of each...

Many kids in federal nutrition program are overweight.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Forty percent of New York City children enrolled in a federal program to prevent malnutrition are overweight or in danger of becoming so, indicating a need to better target nutritional messages to these...

One-to-one mentoring increases reading levels of students with disabilities.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Findings of a 2002-2003 evaluation of a reading program providing one-to-one mentoring for Ohio students with disabilities indicates that students with disabilities served by the Northwest Ohio Special...

AAOS advises shoulder pain sufferers to seek diagnosis and treatment.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) advises those who are experiencing shoulder pain to consult their doctor instead of ignoring the pain since early diagnosis and treatment of shoulder...

Stress fractures misdiagnosed as tumoral or infectious processes.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Stress fractures may be misdiagnosed as tumoral or infectious processes. "Stress fractures are common over-use injuries which include fatigue and insufficiency fractures. Athletes, soldiers and...

Dissociation found between insulin resistance and insulin signaling.
May 1, 2004... 2004 MAY 1 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers have found a dissociation between fat-induced in vivo insulin resistance and proximal insulin signaling in skeletal muscle in men at risk for type 2 diabetes. According to recent...

Melanocortin-4 receptor gene I103 negatively associated with obesity.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Melanocortin-4 receptor gene variant I103 is negatively associated with obesity. According to published research from Germany, "Several rare mutations in the melanocortin-4 receptor gene (MC4R)...

Extensive preoperative testing not needed in gastric bypass patients.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Extensive preoperative testing is not necessary in morbidly obese patients undergoing gastric bypass. According to a study from the United States, "Morbidly obese patients are considered at high...

Peptide YY3-36 reduces food intake.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Food intake was reduced in patients who received an infusion of peptide YY3-36. "Obesity shortens life expectancy. The peripheral administration of peptide YY3-36 (PYY3-36) inhibits food intake in...

Gestational weight gain influenced postpartum weight retention.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Gestational weight gain and prepregnancy weight influence postpartum weight retention in a cohort of Brazilian women. According to recent research from Brazil, "The objective of the study was to...

High-calcium diet minimizes bone turnover during weight loss.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A high dairy protein, high-calcium diet minimizes bone turnover in overweight adults during weight loss. "Weight loss induces bone resorption and this can be attenuated by calcium supplementation....

weather.com launches online pollen forecast.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- weather.com announced the launch of PollenCast, its first pollen forecast, which was developed by a team of expert meteorologists at The Weather Channel as part of expanded allergy content located...

Antioxidants may mediate exercise-induced drop in platelet activity.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Antioxidants may mediate exercise-induced reductions in platelet activity. Researchers in Italy conducted a study "to evaluate in sedentary individuals the effects of a 20-week exercise training...

Collaboration to test theories concerning the mechanism of childhood autism.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Target Discovery Inc. and PrecisionMed Inc. have entered into a research collaboration designed to test competing theories concerning the mechanism of childhood autism. Specifically, the research...

The Beryl Companies to handle inquiries about new bariatric surgery program.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Southwest Medical Center has selected The Beryl Companies to be its outsourcing partner to handle telephone inquiries about its new bariatric surgery program. Beryl is the nation's premier...

Survey shows consumers incorporating low-carb foods into diets.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a February survey conducted by Marketing Technology Solutions, Inc., 70% of respondents stated that they have incorporated more low-carb foods and beverages in their diet over the preceding...

Dairy products and calcium supplements affect bone mineral density differently.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Dairy products and calcium supplements affect bone mineral density differently. "This study evaluated the long-term efficacy of supplemental calcium and dairy products on bone mineral areal density...

Dietary triacylglycerol length affects body fat accumulation.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Body fat accumulation was lower in rats fed a diet containing medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) than in those fed long-chain triacylglycerols. "The effects of structured medium- and...

Ferroportin-1 is not upregulated in copper-deficient mice.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ferroportin-1 is not upregulated in copper-deficient mice. According to published research from the United States, "Body iron status regulates ferroportin-1 (FPN1) expression such that intestinal...

Trans fatty acid content of food dependent on fats used in production.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The trans fatty acid content of food is dependent on the fats and oils used for manufacturing. "On July 11, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule amending its...

Exercise reduces blood estrogens, risk of postmenopausal breast cancer.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Three hours of moderate exercise per week significantly reduced circulating estrogens in postmenopausal women participating in a study. The finding may explain why women who exercise regularly lower...

Oral-spray products maker inks contract for distribution in Australia and Korea.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Micro Laboratories, Inc., (MLAR), a manufacturer of oral spray vitamins and breath spray, announced the completion of a contract with Namu Global, P/L, an Australian company, for the exclusive...

Binge eating disorder distinct from non-purging bulimia.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Binge eating disorder is a distinct condition from non-purging bulimia. "There is evidence of an overlap of symptoms between binge-eating disordered (BED) and bulimia nervosa non-purging (BN-NP)...

Current diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa may be too strict.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Current diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa may be too strict. According to recent research published in the journal European Eating Disorders Review, "the present study evaluates the current...

Adiponectin might treat angiogenesis-dependent diseases.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Adiponectin might treat angiogenesis-dependent diseases. "Obesity is a risk factor for the development of many severe human diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and cancer, which...

Leptin is a significant regulator of bone mass.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Leptin is a significant regulator of bone mass. According to a study from the United States, "leptin is a powerful inhibitor of bone formation in vivo. This antiosteogenic function involves leptin...

Aerobic exercise improves psychological well-being in Hispanic children.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Aerobic physical activity improved psychological well-being in low-income Hispanic children. According to a study from the United States, "Psychological well-being has been generally associated...

Chiropractors urge Americans to walk 2000 steps per day.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Revitalizing your health could be just steps away, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). While seeking out the latest, trendiest exercise craze can be an intimidating endeavor,...

Circulating plasma VEGF levels rise in response to exercise in men.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Circulating plasma VEGF levels rise in response to exercise in men. "The skeletal muscle capillary supply is an important determinant of maximum exercise capacity, and it is well known that...

eDiets.com announces preliminary 2004 first quarter results.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- eDiets.com, Inc., (DIET) announced that it expects to report revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 of approximately $11 million, compared to earlier guidance of $12-$13 million. The $11...

Arizona city footing bill for employee weight-loss program.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is paying for as many as 37 municipal employees to attend Weight Watchers and join a fitness center. The 10-week fitness pilot program will cost up to $7,000. ...

Huckabee says unhealthy foods shouldn't be regulated.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said April 14, 2004, that government shouldn't become the "grease police" and regulate unhealthy snack foods. "I think that is absolutely the worst approach that does...

McDonald's pushes health with launch of adult Happy Meals.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Coming soon to a McDonald's near you: Adult Happy Meals, featuring salad, bottled water, pedometer and advice to walk more. The hamburger giant outlined plans April 15, 2004, to introduce the "Go...

Number of overweight Arkadelphia students has doctors concerned.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Nearly 2 in 5 Arkadelphia public school students are either at risk of becoming overweight or are overweight already, the first statistics from the state's program to test the body mass show. The...

Only 35% of students pass Connecticut physical fitness test.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Connecticut lawmakers, responding to a poor showing by students taking the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment, are considering legislation that would require schools to provide students with more...

The rule in New Haven schools: No junk food.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Principal Kim Johnsky walks the maze of lunch tables at Nathan Hale School in New Haven, Connecticut, monitoring the third graders chattering loudly over lunch. The menu: Hamburgers, tater tots,...

New food-borne illness guide released.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new educational guide has been released for health care professionals on how to identify and treat food-borne illnesses, as well as consumer tips for patients. "Approximately 76 million Americans...

Study looks for ways to delay disability in older adults.
May 8, 2004... 2004 MAY 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- People over age 70 represent the fastest-growing segment of the United States population. Learning how to prevent or delay age-related disability in this age group is the focus of a U.S. National...