Obesity

Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception
Oct 13 16


The key to preventing obesity in future generations is to make their parents healthier before they conceive, leading health researchers suggest.

In a series… Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception   

 

Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players
Oct 05 16


Major League Baseball players have become overwhelmingly overweight and obese during the last quarter century, say health researchers.

David E. Conroy, Penn State professor… Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players   

 

Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity
Sep 27 16


cientists at Baylor College of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health and Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have discovered a new mechanism in the… Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity   

 

Overweight and obese type 2 patients show improvements with structured nutrition therapy
Jun 22 16


Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have announced the results of a study that may change how nutrition therapy is delivered to overweight and obese… Overweight and obese type 2 patients show improvements with structured nutrition therapy   

 

A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children
Jun 07 16


Battling the childhood obesity epidemic is a priority for many researchers, as obesity during adolescence increases the risk of chronic diseases throughout life.… A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children   

 

Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise
Apr 26 16


The alarming increase in U.S. childhood obesity rates that began nearly 30 years ago continues unabated, with the biggest increases in severe obesity,… Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise   

 

Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age 2
Apr 22 16


Babies with a high body mass index (BMI) at age two months are at risk for obesity at age two years, say pediatric researchers.… Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age 2   

 

A boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes
Mar 16 16


Obesity, which is associated with low-grade inflammation, is an important contributor in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While the role of several… A boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes   

 

Can mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
Mar 09 16


Given the high stress levels, extended periods of screen time and regular social outings many Americans experience day-to-day in environments where high-calorie foods are… Can mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?   

 

Can virtual reality help fight obesity?
Feb 24 16


Virtual reality offers promising new approaches to assessing and treating people with weight-related disorders, and early applications are revealing valuable information about body image.… Can virtual reality help fight obesity?   

 

Brain study reveals mindfulness could help prevent obesity in children
Jan 21 16


Mindfulness, described as paying attention on purpose and being in the present moment with acceptance, could be an effective way to help children avoid… Brain study reveals mindfulness could help prevent obesity in children   

 

Bones of obese children may be in trouble, UGA study finds
Dec 21 15


Studies have shown that obese children tend to have more muscle, but recent University of Georgia research on the muscle and bone relationship shows… Bones of obese children may be in trouble, UGA study finds   

 

Satiety hormone leptin plays a direct role in cardiovascular disease in obesity
Oct 07 15


While high levels of the satiety hormone leptin don’t help obese individuals lose weight, they do appear to directly contribute to their cardiovascular disease,… Satiety hormone leptin plays a direct role in cardiovascular disease in obesity   

 

Later bedtimes may lead to an increase in body mass index over time
Oct 01 15


A new study suggests that going to bed late during the workweek from adolescence to adulthood is associated with an increase in body mass… Later bedtimes may lead to an increase in body mass index over time   

 

Inflammatory response may fan the flame of dietary fats’ role in obesity-related diseases
Sep 24 15


An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake - a recognized risk factor for obesity-related disorders - and… Inflammatory response may fan the flame of dietary fats’ role in obesity-related diseases   

 

Thinking people are born fat or born thin is bad for your health
Sep 08 15


Though the belief that DNA determines weight is highly debated, it appears to be shaping people’s lives. A new study finds that those who… Thinking people are born fat or born thin is bad for your health   

 

Food insecurity linked to adolescent obesity, metabolic syndrome
Sep 03 15


New research indicates that household food insecurity dramatically increases the likelihood of metabolic diseases in children, with many showing chronic disease markers before they… Food insecurity linked to adolescent obesity, metabolic syndrome   

 

Watching more TV as a young adult predicts obesity
Aug 31 15


The more hours young adults spend watching television each day, the greater the likelihood that they’ll have a higher body mass index and bigger… Watching more TV as a young adult predicts obesity   

 

Low-level arsenic exposure before birth associated with early puberty and obesity
Aug 26 15


Female mice exposed in utero, or in the womb, to low levels of arsenic through drinking water displayed signs of early puberty and became… Low-level arsenic exposure before birth associated with early puberty and obesity   

 

New clues to the genetic origins of obesity
Aug 20 15


Like many other conditions, obesity is caused by an interplay between genetic and environmental factors. While efforts to combat the obesity epidemic will need… New clues to the genetic origins of obesity   

 

Energy expenditure increases after gastric bypass surgery
Aug 11 15


Gastric bypass surgery often leads to a sustained weight loss. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have found part of the explanation: the operation enhances energy… Energy expenditure increases after gastric bypass surgery   

 

SLU research finds hospital physicians fail to identify, address weight issues in children
Aug 05 15


Physicians and physician trainees fail to identify or address overweight/obesity in over 90 percent of hospitalized children, according to new research from a Saint… SLU research finds hospital physicians fail to identify, address weight issues in children   

 

Most adolescents feel better after gastric bypass
Jul 30 15


Teenagers suffering from severe obesity generally feel worse than their peers, but after undergoing gastric bypass nearly all experience improved mental health. One in… Most adolescents feel better after gastric bypass   

 

Fatherhood makes men fat
Jul 21 15


All those leftover pizza crusts you snatch from your kids’ plates add up. Men gain weight after they become fathers for the first time… Fatherhood makes men fat   

 

Eating habits matter most with overweight children
Jul 17 15


A recent study looks at why some children put on weight faster than others. The study’s goal is to identify factors that can lead… Eating habits matter most with overweight children   

 
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