Topic: obesity

Prior research has shown that alcohol abuse and dependence are typically associated with higher rates of obesity, as evidenced by a high body mass index (BMI)... ... more

Publisher Mary Ann Liebert announced the launch of Childhood Obesity to provide physicians, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, nutritionists, psychologists, educators and school nurses, community ... more

The National Institutes of Health is launching two major research efforts, totaling $72.5 million, to examine ways to curtail the nation's childhood obesity epidemic. One will study long-term approac ... more

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by Thomas SullivanHoward Brody, a family physician, recently wrote an article in the Annals of Family Medicine discussing, €œProfessional Medical Organizations and Commercial Conflicts of Interest: E ... more

Women past menopause with a high BMI and large waists had increased risk of dying, study finds ... more

A popular cosmetic surgery for men may also be a surprising one-male breast reduction. This procedure is typically performed to treat a condition known as gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men) ... more

Publisher Mary Ann Liebert announced the launch of Childhood Obesity to provide physicians, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, nutritionists, psychologists, educators and school nurses, community ... more

Postmenopausal women diagnosed with colon cancer may be at increased risk of death if they fail to maintain a healthy body weight before cancer diagnosis, according to a study published in the Septemb ... more

Failure by the NHS to provide cost-effective surgical treatment for morbid obesity is costing the wider economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year... ... more

The first study to demonstrate that obesity can directly accelerate the progression of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been conducted at The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los A ... more

Failure by the NHS to provide cost-effective surgical treatment for morbid obesity is costing the wider economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year. This is one of the findings of the first ever eco ... more

The first study to demonstrate that obesity can directly accelerate the progression of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been conducted at The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los A ... more

People with long-term weight loss have higher levels of persistent organic pollutants in their blood, which are known to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure (hype ... more

People with long-term weight loss have higher levels of persistent organic pollutants in their blood, which are known to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure (hype ... more

An international study has discovered the reason why some people who eat a high-fat diet remain slim, yet others pile on the weight. The study, led in Australia by the Monash Obesity and Diabetes Inst ... more

Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers has shown.The discovery, by Professor Len Harrison and ... more

An international team of scientists has discovered the reason why some people who eat a high-fat diet remain slim, yet others pile on the weight. The study found that a high-fat diet causes brain cell ... more

September is National Fruits Veggies-More Matters® Month! To help kick off this observance, the Alabama Department of Public Health is supporting the nationwide health campaign which includes a p ... more

Patients who have received a new kidney are significantly more likely to develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) if they are obese or over 50, according to research published in the September ... more

Virginia Commonwealth University has experts available in pediatric obesity, psychology, medicine and fashion to discuss a variety of topics including healthy eating, physical activity, lifestyle prog ... more

Obesity and infertility frequently go hand in hand. Now, researchers reporting on studies of mice in the September issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, might have figured out why that i ... more

NPR: "[A] new study finds that even for infants and preschoolers, a good, long night's sleep may be just as important as diet and physical activity. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have dou ... more

The older teens get, the more likely they are to pack on pounds, and obesity rates climb sharply between adolescence and young adulthood, finds a new study from Australia. "Being obese as an adolesce ... more

Obesity and infertility frequently go hand in hand. Now, researchers reporting on studies of mice in the September issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, might have figured out why that i ... more

NPR: "[A] new study finds that even for infants and preschoolers, a good, long night's sleep may be just as important as diet and physical activity. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have dou ... more

The older teens get, the more likely they are to pack on pounds, and obesity rates climb sharply between adolescence and young adulthood, finds a new study from Australia. "Being obese as an adolesce ... more

A large study of New York City children indicates that the incidence of childhood obesity ranges from 51 percent in Corona to 12 percent in the Upper West Side. ... more

Infants and young children who don €™t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says. ... more

Obese women have a well-known risk for infertility, but a new study has unraveled what investigators there believe is the mechanism that accounts for the risk. ... more

Alcohol abuse and dependence are often associated with a high body mass index (BMI). A new study shows that alcohol-related brain injury may result from a complicated fusion of hazardous drinking, chr ... more

In a prospective cohort study, short nighttime sleep duration among infants and young children was associated with obesity later in life. Medscape Medical News ... more

Mount Sinai researchers identify new therapeutic target to improve pain management after chronic morphine administration Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered a major mechani ... more

Patients who have received a new kidney are significantly more likely to develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) - the most common post-transplant vascular complication - if they are obese or ... more

The use of bariatric or weight loss surgery has increased ten-fold in NHS hospitals in England since 2000, finds a study published on bmj.com. One reason for this rapid rise is increased demand from o ... more

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders ... more

by George Lundberg, MDWe all know that obesity is a huge and growing (no puns intended) problem in the U.S. and most other developed countries.The proven harmful consequences of obesity to the individ ... more

The use of bariatric or weight loss surgery has increased ten-fold in NHS hospitals in England since 2000, finds a study published on bmj.com. One reason for this rapid rise is increased demand from o ... more

Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a new article. Additionally, napping d ... more

Young children and infants who do not get enough nighttime sleep have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later on in life - napping does not reduce the obesity risk significantly, reports a ... more

Young children and infants who do not get enough nighttime sleep have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later on in life - napping does not reduce the obesity risk significantly, reports a ... more

Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a report in the September issue of Arc ... more

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight ... more

Major new sporting forum to focus on the shape of sport to come. The abolition of drug testing, radical treatment of childhood obesity and the integration of military amputees into Olympic programmes ... more

In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more

In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more

In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New ... more

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health pro ... more

Elsevier has announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the pos ... more

Elsevier has announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the pos ... more

Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or ... more

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insul ... more

As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helpi ... more

Stress can take a daily toll on us that has broad physical and psychological implications. Science has long documented the effect of extreme stress, such as war, injury or traumatic grief on humans. T ... more

For many Americans fat is the new "norm." More and more people are unable to accurately describe themselves using their height-to-weight ratio known as body mass index the scale that determines level ... more

Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal sizeSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Obesity ... more

Elsevier announced the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the post-re ... more

In an effort to bring greater awareness to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS Challenge, Inc. has created a 13-week television series to help women with PCOS. PCOS is estimated to affect one-in-ten wom ... more

For many Americans fat is the new "norm." More and more people are unable to accurately describe themselves using their height-to-weight ratio known as body mass index the scale that determines level ... more

A study advises physicians to measure patients' BMI regularly and take a more active approach to eliminating disparities. ... more

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that teens who slept less than eight hours per weeknight ate higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who slept eight hours ... more

September 02, 2010 08:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigatio ... more

September 02, 2010 08:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigatio ... more

Contrave (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR), an investigational drug aimed at combination therapy to address both biological and behavioral drivers of obesity, will be developed and commercialized by Orexig ... more

Cardiometabolic risk factors for psychiatric outpatients, including obesity, hypertension, and glucose abnormalities, are often untreated, according to a US mental health clinic screening program. M ... more

Contrave (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR), an investigational drug aimed at combination therapy to address both biological and behavioral drivers of obesity, will be developed and commercialized by Orexig ... more

As the U.S. launches its first-ever National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month today, scientists say the problem may be even more widespread than was thought. Researchers have found that parents tend ... more

Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk. And yet the fastest-growing fitness club chain ... more

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Disorders, Teen Health ... more

Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk. And yet the fastest-growing fitness club chain ... more

Study using animal model shows stress has impact in the short term causing metabolic changes in the longer term that contribute to obesity Bethesda, MD–Stress can take a daily toll on us that has bro ... more

A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research... ... more

A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research... ... more

A new study examined the effects of stress on the meal patterns and food intake of animals exposed to the equivalent of everyday stress on humans. The results suggest that, not only does stress have a ... more

South Dakota State University researchers are using the tools of spatial analysis to explore nationwide data for insights on what influences obesity. "We can identify and map some of these regions or ... more

New research from the UK suggests that living an active lifestyle can reduce people's genetic predisposition to obesity by about 40 per cent, challenging a popular view that exercise doesn't help peo ... more

Here's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists from Maine are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions... ... more

Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity ... more

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say ... more

Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State Universit ... more

Here's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists from Maine are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions. In a new r ... more

Shannon Zenk, assistant professor of health systems science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, was one of 12 nurse educators nationwide selected as a Nurse Faculty Scholar by the Robert Wood Jo ... more

Although the whole population can benefit from a physically active lifestyle, in part through reduced obesity risk, a new study shows that individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity can bene ... more

Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to researchers. The implica ... more

Although the whole population can benefit from a physically active lifestyle, in part through reduced obesity risk, a new study shows that individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity can bene ... more

A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study. Both conditions have increased significantly in just six ... more

Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say ... more

New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that the #8216;Sprouty #8217; protein could be a therapeutic target for patients with obesity and/or osteoporosis, as well as diabetes, osteoarthritis and h ... more

A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Both co ... more

Here's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions. Researchers have disc ... more

Americans spend at least $50 billion per year on low back pain. Hardly surprising when you consider that as many as 80 percent of American adults suffer from low back pain at some point during their l ... more

When faced with such an epidemic, healthcare professionals have little choice but to respond. The 1992 Health of the Nation report set targets for weight reduction in the English population by 2005, b ... more

When faced with such an epidemic, healthcare professionals have little choice but to respond. The 1992 Health of the Nation report set targets for weight reduction in the English population by 2005, b ... more

by Arya M. Sharma, MDA single mom juggling two jobs and four kids may be right in thinking her life is complicated #8211; but it is certainly not complex #8211; at least not in the scientific sens ... more

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. ... more

The number of NHS operations for bariatric or weight loss surgery has increased tenfold in England since 2000 say researchers, who suggest the main reason is because obese patients are more aware of ... more

With children going back to school, parents are concerned that their youngsters are staying fit and eating right, especially those who dine in a school cafeteria. New research funded by the U.S. Depar ... more

People who use prescription antihistamines to relieve allergy symptoms may be more likely than non-users to carry excess pounds, a new study suggests, although the significance of the connection is no ... more

Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Obesity ... more

New dietary guidelines suggest SoFAS mdash; aka, solid fat and added sugar mdash; are behind obesity epidemic. ... more

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious but unproven link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity. ... more

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious - but unproven - link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity. ... more

There is now another good reason to exercise. Besides burning calories, exercise restores the sensitivity of neurons involved in the control of satiety (feeling full), which in turn contributes to red ... more

Children who eat school lunches that are part of the federal government's National School Lunch Program are more likely to become overweight, according to new research. Yet children who eat both the b ... more

Hello, everyone, how are you today? Unfortunately, it is another cloudy morning in New England, where we are visiting to speak at the American Chemical Society annual gathering (please look here). Non ... more

Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more

While the extent of obesity among kids overall seems to have peaked, it's still climbing among African American and Native American girls, new research from California shows.Source: Reuters Health Rel ... more

Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more

Drinking too much soda could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Soda was once con ... more

Bariatric surgery appears to be associated with reduced use of medications and lower health care costs among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Sur ... more

Adults consider obesity the number one threat to children's health in the United States and many believe the problem is getting worse, according to a new poll. Reuters Health Information ... more

Teens are more likely to have chronic headaches or migraines when they are overweight, smoke cigarettes, or get little or no exercise, new research shows. ... more

Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more

Vanderbilt's Department of Pediatrics, in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, has been awarded a $12 million, seven-year grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLB ... more

Vanderbilt's Department of Pediatrics, in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, has been awarded a $12 million, seven-year grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLB ... more

ACSH staffers were not surprised to learn that National Action Against Obesity president MeMe Roth is on another "junk food" rampage, this time targeting Ben Jerry €™s ice cream. ... more

Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes. ... more

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A study that examined the health records of over 8 million 5th, 7th and 9th graders in California from 2001 to the end of 2008 reveals that the prevalence of adolescent obesity has continued to incre ... more

Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown... ... more

The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women... ... more

Obesity rates have started to decline and level off for many adolescents, but continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new UCSF-led study. The evidence of increasi ... more

Black and American Indian girls continue getting heavier, while trend has leveled out in whites, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Statistics, Obesit ... more

Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown. The discovery, by ... more

The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women. This ... more

Obesity rates have started to decline and level off for many adolescents, but continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new UCSF-led study. The evidence of increasi ... more

The study, "Disparities in Peaks, Plateaus, and Declines in Prevalence of High BMI Among Adolescents," published in the September 2010 print issue of Pediatrics (published online August 16), examined ... more

Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown... ... more

The worsening severity in sleep-disordered breathing is primarily attributable to increases in obesity, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia... ... more

The worsening severity in sleep-disordered breathing is primarily attributable to increases in obesity, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia. Dr Jeffery Pretto, Stephen G ... more

Obesity rates among children appear to be dropping for some groups, but not for all, new research suggests. ... more

Obesity rates have started to decline and level off for many adolescents, but continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new study. ... more

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Just what causes the birth of a human fat cell is a mystery, but scientists using mathematics to tackle the question have come up with a few predictions about the proteins that influ ... more

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on food insecurity's health impacts. The transcript is also available. An essay recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine links food insecurity w ... more

The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women. This ... more

Black and American Indian girls continue getting heavier, while trend has leveled out in whites, study finds ... more

Obesity rates have started to decline and level off for many adolescents, but continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new UCSF-led study. The evidence of increasi ... more

Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more

Cleveland Clinic has finalized the agenda for the 8th Annual Medical Innovation Summit, which will be held Nov. 1-3 on the Clinic's campus. The Summit draws 1,000 attendees each year, and includes pa ... more

Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more

Cleveland Clinic has finalized the agenda for the 8th Annual Medical Innovation Summit, which will be held Nov. 1-3 on the Clinic's campus. The Summit draws 1,000 attendees each year, and includes pa ... more

Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more

Cleveland Clinic has finalized the agenda for the 8th Annual Medical Innovation Summit, which will be held Nov. 1-3 on the Clinic's campus. The Summit draws 1,000 attendees each year, and includes pa ... more

And so yet another work week will soon draw to a close. And not a moment too soon, yes? This means, of course, the time is drawing near to catch up on sleep, sundry chores and spending time with some ... more

Birth weight predicted risk of atrial fibrillation in a Women's Heart Study cohort, and the effect appeared at least partly independent of obesity. Heartwire ... more

The larger a pregnant woman is when she checks in on delivery day, the greater her risk of having a cesarean section, suggests a large new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesar ... more

Alabama had an overall self-reported obesity level of 31 percent for adults. The obesity epidemic affects every state, according to a new CDC report. No state met the country's Healthy People 2010 ... more

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more

Young men who are obese may have a lower sperm count than their normal-weight counterparts, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infertility, Men's Health, Obesity ... more

A large waistline more than doubles the risk that people in their 40s will develop precancerous cells in the colon, according to Korean researchers.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Co ... more

Alabama had an overall self-reported obesity level of 31 percent for adults. The obesity epidemic affects every state, according to a new CDC report. No state met the country's Healthy People 2010 g ... more

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more

A dedicated Pop-Tart store joined its candy friends M Ms and Hershey €™s by popping up in Times Square yesterday mdash; but some people aren €™t happy about it. Stier appeared on CNBC €™s "Power Lun ... more

In a population-based cohort study, maternal weight gain during pregnancy was linked to increased birth weight, independent of genetic factors. Medscape Medical News ... more

Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more

UC Davis School of Medicine researchers will train Native American communities in Northern California to develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions to improve their health by decreasin ... more

UC Davis School of Medicine researchers will train Native American communities in Northern California to develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions to improve their health by decreasin ... more

UC Davis School of Medicine researchers will train Native American communities in Northern California to develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions to improve their health by decreasin ... more

Rate of early onset has doubled for 7-year-old white girls, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Puberty ... more

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Page: Obesity ... more

Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weight Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Seniors' Health ... more

Raises risk for high blood pressure, other heart problems, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Vascular Diseases ... more

An expert in vitamin D proposes worldwide policy changes regarding people's vitamin D daily intake amount in order to maximize the vitamin's contribution to reducing the frequency of many diseases, in ... more

Vitamin D is effective in reducing frequency of many diseases and cost of medical care, stresses UC Riverside #8217;s Anthony Norman RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Anthony Norman, a leading international expert ... more

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2009, no state had met a target of reducing obesity prevalence among adults to 15 percent. Why is obesity so prevalent in Ame ... more

According to just-released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.4 million more Americans became obese between 2007 and 2009. Approximately 26.7 percent of the US adult popula ... more

Other major risk factors include obesity and diabetes, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Abscesses, Breast Diseases, Smoking ... more

Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Puberty ... more

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2009, no state had met a target of reducing obesity prevalence among adults to 15 percent. Why is obesity so prevalent in Ame ... more

According to just-released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.4 million more Americans became obese between 2007 and 2009. Approximately 26.7 percent of the US adult populat ... more

According to just-released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.4 million more Americans became obese between 2007 and 2009. Approximately 26.7 percent of the US adult popula ... more

Women who gain a high level of weight during pregnancy are more likely than women who gain less weight to give birth to high-birthweight infants, which can increase the infants' likelihood of eventual ... more

Women who gain a high level of weight during pregnancy are more likely than women who gain less weight to give birth to high-birthweight infants, which can increase the infants' likelihood of eventual ... more

GPs must cut back on medicines: NHS officials - Telegraph: " €œThe report by the National Prescribing Centre identifies treatments where there are opportunities to improve the efficiency of prescribin ... more

GPs must cut back on medicines: NHS officials - Telegraph: " €œThe report by the National Prescribing Centre identifies treatments where there are opportunities to improve the efficiency of prescribin ... more

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) and Eisai Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the company of the confirmed scheduling of an Endocrinologic and Metabo ... more

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) and Eisai Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the company of the confirmed scheduling of an Endocrinologic and Metabo ... more

I read something the other day that blew my mind!  Something unbelievably difficult to believe, really.We all know the health of our society is just plummeting.  Obesity... oh, my, check this out an ... more

Other major risk factors include obesity and diabetes, study shows ... more

Weight and obesity are never far from the headlines and with figures reaching epidemic proportions, dietitians are on the frontline when it comes to effective prevention and treatment. "Dietitians mu ... more

But don't gain weight to protect your eyes, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Glaucoma, Obesity ... more

A large population-based study looks at two or more pregnancies in the same mother and provides evidence that excess maternal weight gain is a strong, independent predictor of high birth weight. ... more

A study analysing the weight gain during pregnancy of mothers with more than one child shows that pregnant women who put on more weight are much more likely to have heavier babies. Given the associati ... more

A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concludes the nation's obesity epidemic affects every state in the nation. No state met the country's Healthy People 201 ... more

The New York Times: "Americans are continuing to get fatter and fatter, with obesity rates reaching 30 percent or more in nine states last year, as opposed to only three states in 2007, health offici ... more

It's another reason for moms-to-be to maintain a healthy weight, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Pregnancy ... more

A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concludes the nation's obesity epidemic affects every state in the nation. No state met the country's Healthy People 201 ... more

The New York Times: "Americans are continuing to get fatter and fatter, with obesity rates reaching 30 percent or more in nine states last year, as opposed to only three states in 2007, health officia ... more

Diabetes in Australia is now about three times more prevalent than it was 20 years ago, with more than 800,000 of today's Australians having been diagnosed with the disease. Statistic show about 85 ... more

Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight after controlling for genetic factors Boston, Mass. #8212; Expectant mothers who gain large amounts of weight tend to give birth to heavier infants ... more

Mothers who put on too many pounds during pregnancy are at risk for having a baby with a high birthweight that could increase their child €™s risk for long-term obesity, researchers report. ... more

Although the prevalence of obesity and obesity-attributable deaths has steadily increased, the resultant burden of disease associated with obesity has not been well understood. A new study published i ... more

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have obtained the closest look yet of how a gargantuan molecular machine breaks down unwanted proteins in cells, a ... more

Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX) announced the online publication of results from its COR-BMOD trial of Contrave® (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR) in the journal Obesity. The COR-BMOD trial ... more

American society has become "obesogenic" according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): their latest report shows that nine states now report more than 30 per cent of adults ar ... more

'Healthy days per year' lost due to overweight has doubled since 1993, study showsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Statistics, Obesity ... more

Overall obesity level now close to 27%, and minorities are hit hardest, report findsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Obesity ... more

by Emily P. Walker The number of obese adults in the U.S. continues to rise, despite a growing number of federal anti-obesity initiatives in the past two years, according to a new rep ... more

American society has become "obesogenic" according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): their latest report shows that nine states now report more than 30 per cent of adults ar ... more