ATN News for the Week of Septermber 26th, 2005
     
   

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Obesity Increases Risk of Miscarriage
Pounds can become an obsession during pregnancy, but they should be a concern before conception. Obesity increases women's risk of miscarriage and other serious, even life-threatening, complications. Dieting during pregnancy is a big no-no — it can harm the baby.

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Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Poor Pregnancy Outcome

The results of a large study show that obesity and diabetes are independent risk factors for a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as cesarean delivery and having an infant with a low birth weight. The magnitude of the effect, however, varies by racial and ethnic group.

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Obese Adults Get Fewer Cancer Screens, Flu Shots

Despite their often higher risk of disease, obese adults are less likely than their thinner peers to get some of the most essential preventive health services, new study findings show. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that obese white adults had lower rates of mammography, Pap testing and flu vaccination than normal-weight people did.

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