Weight Management

Reproductive Health Behaviors of Mexican Women -A Research Reported November 10, 2011 Overall proportions of women reporting ever having had vaginal sex were lower for Mexican women residing in Mexico compared with Mexican women in the United States; however, the proportion reporting sexual onset (by age 15) was similar for the MxFLS … [Read more...]

Obesity and Contraception Reported October 28, 2011 By Ivanhoe Health Correspondent Melissa Colon (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Birth control is made as a one dose fits all. According to recent statistics, 66 percent of U.S adults are overweight or obese. Women are included in the 66 percent, and aside from being at a higher risk for … [Read more...]

Danish Foods Behind Noma Success Cause Weight Loss, Study Finds November 02, 2011 By Frances Schwartzkopff (Bloomberg) -- The Danish foods that helped Copenhagen-based Noma edge out southern European rivals to become the world’s best restaurant for a second year may also cause weight loss, preliminary results of a study suggest. Overweight … [Read more...]

Denmark Levies Tax on Foods High in Saturated Fat October 3, 2011 Denmark has imposed a "fat tax" designed to limit the population's intake of fatty foods. As of Saturday, shoppers must pay extra based on the amount of saturated fat in products like potato chips, milk, butter, sweet rolls, pizza, oil, and meat. The tax will tack on about $0.15 … [Read more...]

A new technique that is having a positive effect on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Reported 16 Feb 2011 CRory Hafford investigates a new technique that is having a positive effect on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A new osteopathic technique is being used to treat people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Called the Perrin Technique, it is the … [Read more...]

Researchers Identify Pathways Leading To Activation Of Good Fat Reported 23 Sep 2011 Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have identified for the first time two molecular pathways that are critical to activating a type of "good" fat found in the body, a discovery that could play an important role in the fight against obesity and … [Read more...]

Researchers Identify Pathways Leading To Activation Of Good Fat Reported Sep. 22, 2011 A new study from the University of New Hampshire finds that the leg strength and power of overweight older women is significantly less than that of normal-weight older women, increasing their risk for disability and loss of independence. With more … [Read more...]

BMA Calls For Action To Tackle Rising Obesity, Scotland Reported 16 Feb 2011 Commenting this week on figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats which show that the number of people dying as a result of obesity has gone up by over 40% since 2004, Dr Dean Marshall, Chairman of the BMA's Scottish General Practitioners Committee said: "The … [Read more...]

Weightloss and love: the connection Reported July 19, 2011 Research has just shown that love really does makes a difference when it comes to helping people lose weight. A new European study, which was a collaboration between researchers from Portugal and my home country of Wales, discovered that overweight and obese women aged between 25 and 50 overcame … [Read more...]

DNA Test For Dieters Reported September 16, 2011 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) --It’s pretty obvious how people pack on the pounds, but not all diets are created equal for everyone. Science is showing the secret to weight loss may be in your genes. “I’ve battled with weight loss my whole life,” Amy Katsis, a dieter told Ivanhoe. … [Read more...]

BMI could be missing obesity risks Reported 25 Feb 2011 Nutrition expert Dr Margaret Ashwell, Visiting Fellow, Oxford Brookes University Ashwell, argues that using BMI alone could be missing some patients at risk of the diseases associated with obesity. While body mass index (BMI) is a good proxy for total body fat, it does not … [Read more...]

Take your pick: All diets workReported February 26, 2009 Low-carb? High-protein? Or low-fat? If you're planning to shed some pounds, you can stop fussing over which diet works best, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health randomly assigned 811 overweight adults to four different diets with … [Read more...]

Physical Activity May Not Be Key To Obesity Epidemic Reported January 09, 2009 ScienceDaily (Jan. 9, 2009) — A recent international study fails to support the common belief that the number of calories burned in physical activity is a key factor in rising rates of obesity. Researchers from Loyola University Health System and other centers compared African American women in … [Read more...]

Surgery better than diet, exercise in obese teens Reported February 09, 2010 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Severely obese teens who had surgery to limit what they could eat lost more weight and enjoyed more health benefits than those who did an intensive lifestyle program, researchers said on Tuesday. They said 21 of 25 severely obese teens aged 14 to 18 who underwent a form of … [Read more...]

Grandparents who care for children 'boost obesity risk'   Reported February 15, 2010 Young children who are regularly looked after by their grandparents have an increased risk of being overweight, an extensive British study has suggested. Analysis of 12,000 three-year olds suggested the risk was 34% higher if grandparents cared for them full time. … [Read more...]

Do Low-Fat Diets Curb Disease? Reported July 07, 2006 The theory that eating less fat can help prevent disease suffered a setback today with the release of a large-scale study that failed to show such a diet lowered older women's risk of breast and colon cancer, and heart disease. Health researchers are not giving up on the low-fat message, however, and say the new study … [Read more...]

Why are we so fat?Reported March 13, 2009 It is one of the most enduring of UAE myths: the ‘Dubai stone’, where those who move to Dubai pile on the pounds due to an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and an immersion into the service culture so beloved in the region. While there are no statistics to back up these claims, the transitory nature of expatriates here making such … [Read more...]

Obesity Not Just U.S Problem.: Half of Europe Fat, Report Says   Reported December 11, 2010 (CBS) Americans are fat, Europeans thin and chic, right? Not so fast. True, about 68 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, according to research published last January in the "Journal of the American Medical Association. … [Read more...]

Maintaining weight while pregnant!   Reported November 12, 2010 Exercise and a nutritious diet go hand-in-hand to ensure a healthy pregnancy, experts tell us Being pregnant is synonymous with change. This means change in bodily structure, change in weight, change in one’s priorities, but most importantly, change in … [Read more...]

Lack of exercise doesn't cause obesity in kids   Reported August 17, 2010 Scientists have challenged the notion that a lack of exercise causes fatness in children. Their study suggests that physical inactivity appears to be the result of fatness, instead of its cause. Their findings are based on a new report from the … [Read more...]

Olive leaves can help fight obesity   Reported August 17, 2010 RA new research has revealed that a cup of coffee prepared with olive leaf extract may help in combating obesity. The study involved feeding rats a high carbohydrate, high fat diet for eight weeks until they developed signs of metabolic syndrome. The rats … [Read more...]

A Little Biking May Help Premenopausal Women Stay Slim   Reported July 09, 2010 By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Riding a bike is as effective as walking briskly at helping premenopausal women keep from gaining more weight, a new study reveals. Biking is particularly helpful at keeping pounds off such women who are … [Read more...]

Obesity takes a toll on sexual health   Reported June 23, 2010 It is well known that obesity raises one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer, among other health problems. But how does it affect one’s sex life? Leave it to the French to provide the … [Read more...]

Belly fat and stress bad for blood sugar Reported May 23, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research suggests that excess belly fat combined with high stress levels may boost the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in black women, a group disproportionately affected by the disease. "Much attention has been given to the role of obesity in … [Read more...]

Fibromyalgia risk is increased by Obesity Reported May 03, 2010 Obesity increased the risk for fibromyalgia, but exercise decreased fibromyalgia risk, researchers in Norway have said. Women who reported exercising four times per week had a 29 percent lower risk of fibromyalgia compared with inactive women, study leader Paul Mork of the … [Read more...]

Belly Fat Linked to Alzheimer’s in New Study   Reported May 24, 2010 That spare tire around your midriff could affect your brain function later in life, according to a new study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine. Scientists performed CT scans of the abdomen and MRI scans of the brain on … [Read more...]

Obesity risk for women who sleep less: study   Reported May 02, 2010 Too little sleep may be linked to the development of a large belly and broad waist, a study of women in Sweden has found. Short periods of deep sleep and dream sleep are also contribute to an increased risk of obesity, according to the study … [Read more...]

Should Obese Teens Be Considering Bariatric Surgery? Reported May 09, 2010 Bariatric surgery, while not without risks, can be a successful way to lose weight, influence health, and increase life expectancy. The procedure is performed on individuals who are severely obese who have not been able to lose the weight by other methods. … [Read more...]

Obesity Silent Killer in IndiaReported May 01, 2009 A new study released by the Registrar General of India indicates that obesity-related diseases have joined malnutrition as leading causes of death. As India's economy grows, so does the temptation for many people to eat more and do less. Tired and home late? Fatty food is just a phone call away. Overweight, but … [Read more...]

Modest weight loss may help balance immune system: Study   Reported April 23, 2010 Losing about six kg of excess flab may help reverse the disturbed immune system of obese people, particularly those with Type 2 diabetes, Australian scientists have claimed. The immune system is made up of many different kinds of cells that protect the … [Read more...]