Obesity
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New Guidelines On Obesity Treatment Herald Changes In Coverage
The recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that people who are obese get "intensive, multicomponent" intervention offers support for consumers, but it is not clear that employers and insurers welcome the change.
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Doctors And Insurers Are Key To Fighting Obesity
IOM report says physicians need to be more rigorous in dealing with patients' weight, and insurers should reverse stingy reimbursement policies and help develop evidence-based programs that can help curb the epidemic.
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War On Smoking Offers Some Lessons For Obesity Fight
But the scope of the nation's weight problem is much more extensive than tobacco ever was and public health campaigns must address issues as complex as food and beverage choices, television viewing, exercise routines and even the design of cities.
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Employers Tie Financial Rewards, Penalties To Health Tests, Lifestyle Choices
Whether such programs spur long-term change is unclear, and some fear discrimination against those with chronic conditions.
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Experts Divided Over Recommendation To Screen Children For Cholesterol
Doctors say testing may identify some in need of treatment but could also lead to many youngsters being mistakenly labeled as at risk.
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African American Women And The Obesity Epidemic
Four in five African American women are overweight or obese, and they start adding extra pounds years before their white counterparts. Research suggests the problem may have a lot to do with when girls give up regular exercise.
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Obesity Problems Fuel Rapid Surge Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Children
The disease was once considered "adult-onset" diabetes, but cases among U.S. children have ramped up from virtually zero to tens of thousands in little more than a decade.
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Battling Obesity
Jane Carroll, 53, lives in Silver Spring, Maryland and has been in weight management programs much of her life.
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The Crippling Costs Of Obesity In The Workplace
Obese employees cost U.S. private employers an estimated $45 billion a year in medical expenditures and work loss, according to figures from the Conference Board. And employers are taking note, now more than ever.