obesity
Study: Today’s Women Larger Because They Don’t Do As Much Housework
CBS 2’s Roseanne Tellez reports for some women, the study itself has their hearts pumping.
Wisconsin TV Anchor Fights Back Against Criticism Of Her Weight
It’s the viral video that has everyone talking. A TV news anchor in La Crosse, Wis., turned a hateful letter into something positive for her and millions of other women.
Walter’s Perspective: Bloomberg Right About Big Sodas
I’m not big on hot weather, but one good thing about it is the big bellies I see on the beach that remind me to be careful about what I eat, because being overweight causes heart disease.
Bus Company Enticing Employees To Slim Down
Surveys show most school bus drivers are on the road to serious health problems. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakley found a local bus company that’s helping its workers slim down.
Study Finds Autism Could Be Linked To Obesity During Pregnancy
A new study out today raises some serious concerns about unborn babies and the potential for autism.
American Cancer Society Awards $250,000 To Fight Obesity
The American Cancer Society is awarding $250,000 in anti-obesity grants to help children learn to think healthy at a younger age.
Alderman Calls For Higher Tax On Soft Drinks
The Chicago alderman behind the city’s 5-cent tax on bottled water is now setting his sights on soda drinkers.
Fewer Deaths From Cancer, But Obesity Increases Risk
If you are overweight, you might be at risk for specific cancer cases, but as the American Cancer Society announced Wednesday, the more common cancer groups are on the decline.
Doctor: ‘Future Is Bleak’ For Generation Of Unhealthy Teens
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Northwestern University researcher says the current generation of adolescents is the unhealthiest in U.S. history. As WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones of the Feinberg School of Medicine at […]
Illinois Ranked Fourth Worst State For Juvenile Obesity
The Land of Lincoln is becoming the land of the large.
AMA Weighing Support For National Soda Tax
Would a $2 bottle of fattening soda have Americans drinking less and slimming down? As CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports, some doctors think a big fat soda tax is the answer.
Study Links Religious Activity, Obesity
If you’re young and religious, are you more prone to obesity by middle age? A new study by Northwestern University says yes.
Study: Chicago Area Loaded With Couch Potatoes
Mile-for-mile, the Chicago area is chock full of couch potatoes.
Battle Of The Bulge
As Americans collectively fight the battle of the bulge and the ever-expanding national waistline, more and more people who have reached potentially dangerous weights are turning to surgery as a means to shed excess pounds.
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