Obesity

Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity
Oct 02 13


A study of 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas shows that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children… Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity   

 

Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity
Oct 02 13


A study of 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas has shown that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those… Mom’s weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity   

 

Chronic use of prescription painkillers continues following bariatric surgery
Oct 02 13


Chronic use of prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, among obese patients prior to bariatric surgery continues after surgery, according to a new Kaiser… Chronic use of prescription painkillers continues following bariatric surgery   

 

Teen health program fights obesity, depression
Sep 29 13


A skills-building program offered as part of high school health classes may help prevent obesity, depression and drinking among teenagers, a new study suggests.

Teen health program fights obesity, depression   
 

Fat and obesity gene also affects hip fracture
Sep 25 13


Australian researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the FTO (fat and obesity) gene and hip fracture in women.  While the gene is already… Fat and obesity gene also affects hip fracture   

 

Retail investment: A barometer for teen obesity?
Sep 24 13


When it comes to addressing the obesity epidemic, fast food restaurants are a favorite target, with some communities, such as the city of Los… Retail investment: A barometer for teen obesity?   

 

Older Adults Live Longer With A Few Extra Pounds - If They Don’t Add More
Sep 19 13


Some overweight older adults don’t need to lose weight to extend their lives, but they could risk an earlier death if they pack on… Older Adults Live Longer With A Few Extra Pounds - If They Don’t Add More   

 

Obesity tied to semi-frequent migraines: study
Sep 12 13


Overweight and obese people are at higher-than-average risk of migraines, suggests a new study.

Researchers looking at so-called episodic migraines - headaches that occur… Obesity tied to semi-frequent migraines: study   

 

Transplanting fat may be effective treatment for metabolic disease
Sep 11 13


Transplanting fat may treat such inherited metabolic diseases as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) by helping the body process the essential amino acids that… Transplanting fat may be effective treatment for metabolic disease   

 

Researchers link obesity and the body’s production of fructose
Sep 11 13


Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine reported today that the cause of obesity and insulin resistance may be tied to the… Researchers link obesity and the body’s production of fructose   

 

Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women
Sep 11 13


Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study by Oxford University shows the risks are not the… Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women   

 

Obese teenagers who lose weight at risk for developing eating disorders
Sep 10 13


Obese teenagers who lose weight are at risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, Mayo Clinic researchers imply in… Obese teenagers who lose weight at risk for developing eating disorders   

 

Metabolically healthy women have same CVD risk regardless of BMI
Sep 02 13


Monday 2 September 2013: Metabolically healthy women have the same cardiovascular disease risk regardless of their BMI, according to research presented at the ESC… Metabolically healthy women have same CVD risk regardless of BMI   

 

Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough
Aug 29 13


While there is never a bad time to address one’s own obesity, if you’re hoping to lose weight before conception for the sake of… Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough   

 

Low inflammation may explain healthy metabolic status in some obese people
Aug 28 13


Reduced levels of inflammation may explain how some obese people are able to remain metabolically healthy, according to a recent study accepted for publication… Low inflammation may explain healthy metabolic status in some obese people   

 

New moms and obese people risk complications from influenza: McMaster study
Aug 27 13


Although up to 500,000 people world-wide die of severe influenza each year, there has been no clear evidence about who is susceptible for… New moms and obese people risk complications from influenza: McMaster study   

 

Fighting obesity with apps and websites
Aug 20 13


A pending component of health care reform would require restaurants and vending machines to list calorie information on menus to help fight obesity.

Fighting obesity with apps and websites   
 

BPA, phthalates tied to kids’ weight, diabetes risk
Aug 19 13


Children exposed to two chemicals commonly used in food packaging are more likely to be obese or show signs of diabetes precursors than those… BPA, phthalates tied to kids’ weight, diabetes risk   

 

U.S. obesity leveling off, but at high rate: report
Aug 17 13


Obesity levels among adults appear to be holding steady across the United States, adding to recent evidence that the growth rate for U.S. waistlines… U.S. obesity leveling off, but at high rate: report   

 

Obesity kills more Americans than previously thought
Aug 16 13

Obesity is a lot more deadly than previously thought. Across recent decades, obesity accounted for 18 percent of deaths among Black and White Americans… Obesity kills more Americans than previously thought   

 

Children who overestimate their popularity less likely to be bullies
Aug 11 13


Children who overestimate their popularity are less likely to be bullies than those who underestimate or hold more accurate assessments of their social standing,… Children who overestimate their popularity less likely to be bullies   

 

Tide might be turning on U.S. childhood obesity: CDC
Aug 06 13


The obesity rate among low-income children between the ages of 2 and 4 is falling in 19 U.S. states and territories after having doubled… Tide might be turning on U.S. childhood obesity: CDC   

 

Liver transplant patients have high rates of metabolic syndrome
Aug 06 13


Nearly 59 percent of liver transplant patients experience metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to a study… Liver transplant patients have high rates of metabolic syndrome   

 

Eating a Big Breakfast Fights Obesity and Disease
Aug 05 13


A high-calorie breakfast protects against diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems, says TAU researcher

Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what… Eating a Big Breakfast Fights Obesity and Disease   

 

Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers
Aug 05 13


Five-year-olds who drink sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks or juices every day are more likely to be obese than those who have sugar-sweetened beverages less… Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers   

 
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