obesity

Songbird

Songbird-body changes that allow migration may have human health implications

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The Medical Minute: Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity

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Parents’ behavior during playtime may affect toddler’s weight later on

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The Medical Minute: Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity

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Food for thought: How the brain reacts to food may be linked to overeating

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Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart rate

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Parenting and personality work together to affect baby’s weight gain

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Screen time before bed linked with less sleep, higher BMIs in kids

Women's Health 2017

HHD faculty contribute to Women’s Health Research Day

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The Medical Minute: Obesity numbers headed in wrong direction

Healthy Kids Club

Nutrition education program expands to Bradford, Tioga County classrooms

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Fit, Trim and Slim session kicks off on Feb. 1

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The Medical Minute: Lower life expectancy likely caused by lifestyle choices

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Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players

gut bacteria

Gut bacteria may be to blame for obesity and diabetes

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