Study Finds Obesity Costs Women More

Posted: Oct 05 in Weight Loss Blog by

While the effects of obesity on a person’s health are well documented, researchers at George Washington University were among the first to take a look at its economic consequences.

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Obesity Linked with Worse Breast Cancer Prognosis

Posted: Feb 26 in Weight Loss Blog by

Research has shown that, in addition to being at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, women who are obese are also less likely to survive a breast cancer diagnosis. [Read more]

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Obese Black People at Higher Risk of Stroke

Posted: Feb 19 in Weight Loss Blog by

A new study reveals that a clear link exists between obesity and the risk of stroke in black men and women. Stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States, affects twice as many black people as white people. While prior studies have demonstrated a link between increased risk for stroke and obesity among white people, until now, a link between obesity and increased risk for stroke had not been specifically studied for black people. [Read more]

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