Weight Management

Obesity drug prescriptions top 1m Reported January 31, 2008 The number of drug prescriptions to treat obesity has exceeded 1m in a year for the first time, government statistics showed today. There has been an eightfold rise in the number of prescriptions in seven years, climbing to 1.06m in 2006, compared with 127,000 in 1999, according to the … [Read more...]

Obesity Linked To Brain Degeneration Reported September 17, 2009 (NaturalNews) While the talking heads on TV frantically warn about the so-called swine flu pandemic that is supposedly on the verge of causing world-wide suffering and death, there's another world-wide health problem of enormous proportions that's here, right now -- being overweight. The World Health … [Read more...]

Fat lies mask full extent of obesity figures Reported December 09, 2008 THE OBESITY epidemic may be worse than previously thought with new research showing men and women underestimate their weight and add centimetres to their height when answering health surveys. While the last national population survey found 54 per cent of people to be … [Read more...]

More weight for BioSeraes cactus ingredient Reported February 05, 2008 NeOpuntia was launched in 1999, and is now contained in more than 150 dietary products available worldwide, according to the company. It has mainly been marketed for weight management thanks to its ability to bind to fat in the gut.   Metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, is … [Read more...]

Dangerous weight-loss drugs sold over the counterReported November 18, 2007 Dubai: Weight-loss products, which have been found to be minimally effective in helping people lose weight and could instead cause harm, are sold illegally in the UAE as over-the-counter medicines. Orlistat (Xenical), sibutramine (Reductil) and rimonabant (Accomplia), found to help users shed 5kg … [Read more...]

Aging sped up by smoking and obesityReported August 20, 2007 Two major health hazards - smoking and obesity - can add yet another feature to their dossier of potential health risks. A study published in The Lancet has linked both to hurrying up the aging process. Dr. Tim Spector of St. Thomas Hospital in London led a team of researchers who concluded, "our findings … [Read more...]

Obesity 'increases the risk of ovarian cancer in older women by 80%' Reported January 05, 2009 Obesity can put older women at higher risk of ovarian cancer, researchers have found. Studies showed overweight women aged between 50 and 71 are 80 per cent more likely to have the disease than those of healthy weight. But fat women who took hormone … [Read more...]

Obese dying while waiting for weight-loss surgeryReported July 05, 2009 Patients in Canada are dying while waiting their turn for obesity surgery, according to new research that says wait times for bariatric surgery are the longest of any surgically treated condition in the country. In 2007, 6,783 patients were waiting for bariatric surgery in Canada. The wait time … [Read more...]

World of Coke gets heavier Published on: 10/27/05 By CAROLINE WILBERT in Atlanta , SHELLEY EMLING in London The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the obesity epidemic becoming a high-profile concern in many countries, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola is struggling to find a new formula for success around the globe. Though obesity may have landed in the spotlight in the United … [Read more...]

Free stomach ops possible after shock obesity data   Reported June 03, 2009 CANBERRA - Already the fifth-fattest nation in the world and watching its collective waistband expand alarmingly, Australia may publicly fund stomach-reducing surgery such as lapbands. The proposal comes from the federal Parliament's health and ageing committee, following an … [Read more...]

From Flab to Fab: These Women Lost 422 Pounds Reported July 19, 2006   If you need to lose weight but are lacking the inspiration to do it, hearing the stories of Chantel Hobbs and Angela Williams may be just what you need. These two women, who are featured in this week's People magazine in a story about people who have lost half their body weight, lost a combined total of … [Read more...]

MoH to rope in fast food chains to fight obesityReported February 13, 2008 DUBAI - Urging fast-food chains to serve smaller portions and with more green salads is among the Ministry of Health’s strategies to tackle the rising incidence of obesity in the UAE, said a senior health official on February 13. Dr Huda Al Suwaidi, Family Medicine Consultant for the MoH, who is … [Read more...]

Weight-loss ops 'cut cancer risks'Reported June 22, 2008 Weight-loss surgery can reduce the risk of cancer for seriously obese patients by more than 80%, say researchers. A study of almost 7,000 patients found a strong association between bariatric surgery and protection from cancer. Bariatric surgery involves modifications to the stomach or intestines to reduce … [Read more...]

Weight Gain And The Growing Risk Of Cancer December 10, 2007 ScienceDaily (Dec. 10, 2007) — During this holiday season with its tempting bounty of edible delights, new research calls attention to the role of the expanding American waistline in health and medicine. Today, researchers at the American Association for Cancer Research's Sixth … [Read more...]

Dunkin' Donuts cuts trans fats Reported August 27, 2007 BOSTON — Dunkin' Donuts, the food-on-the-go chain whose name celebrates a treat that's symbolic of unhealthy eating, is trying to refresh its image by largely eliminating trans fat across its menu, Homer Simpson be … [Read more...]

Eight in 10 Say Obesity Slashes Hiring Chances   Reported June 09, 2009 You left a strong impression with your resume, and then nailed the phone interview for a new job. The chemistry almost couldn't get any better. But just after a face-to-face meeting with your prospective boss, the situation abruptly changes. The hiring … [Read more...]

Go Figure: Weight loss one of the worst reasons to exerciseReported August 30, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) Exercising to lose weight? Think of another reason or the odds are you won't be exercising for long, according to a University of Michigan study of women. The study, reported in the journal Sex Roles, found that women who exercise for a body shape motive, such as … [Read more...]

Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During PregnancyReported September 16, 2007 Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight … [Read more...]

9 weight-loss mistakes you don't know you're makingReported March 23, 2009 Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight knows it's no cakewalk. Eating less is hard enough, and certain factors - biological and environmental - can sabotage our good intentions. There are ways to combat what makes losing weight so tough. Here are a few tips on what you may be doing wrong, and how to … [Read more...]

90 minutes of exercise a day? Experts don't really expect it March 15, 2005 WASHINGTON (AP) - Sixty to 90 minutes of exercise? Every day? That's what the U.S. government now suggests. Even people working out at the gym say most folks won't consider that, and the experts behind the government's recommendation say 30 … [Read more...]

Public hospital patients often denied effective obesity treatment, Australia 19 Sep 2005 Public hospital patients are often denied access to one of the most effective forms of weight loss treatment Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery, a Monash expert says. In an article published in the latest Medical … [Read more...]

Obesity Rate Up for Young Women, Down for Young Men Reported December 10, 2008 New analysis shows that obesity rates are rising in Korea among younger women. The Korea Association of Health Promotion says the obesity rate for women under the age of 40 has increased, while it has decreased for men in the same age group.     The obesity rate … [Read more...]

Major Weight Shifts Up or Down Place Pregnancies at Risk Reported September 08, 2007 Major shifts in a woman's weight between pregnancies can lead to serious health implications for an unborn child, according to two studies from the British Medical Journal. While weight and obesity concern women in regard to lifestyle and body image, many are unaware that weight … [Read more...]

SARAH SCHEIN: Develop good weight management skills 10/12/2005 6:20:02 AM Daily Journal The first step to successful weight loss/weight control is to think positively and believe that your desired weight can and should be achieved. Weight control does not have to be difficult, but it does take some time and conscious effort. Making just a few behavior changes can make a … [Read more...]

Toddlers as young as two treated for obesity on NHS, says dietician Reported January 14, 2009 Toddlers as young as two years of age are being treated for obesity on the NHS, a dietician has said. Family doctors are referring the children to specialists to help them lose weight and eat more healthily. Clare Baber, a dietician with Gwent Healthcare … [Read more...]

Overweight women have lower risk of premature birthReported January 01, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among pregnant women at higher-than- average risk of premature delivery, those who are overweight or obese seem to be afforded some protection, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 253 women who were followed during pregnancy, those who were overweight or … [Read more...]

Obesity weighing on children's lives Reported October 11, 2008 IF AUSTRALIANS continue to outstrip the weight gains of previous generations, today's young adults could knock as much as two years off their life. Under that alarming scenario, women's average longevity would fall to 82, and men's would fall to 78. But the situation could … [Read more...]

Calorie Needs Can Change Like Your WeightReported August 20, 2007 Many of today's nutrition recommendations are based on calorie needs, whether for weight control or for foods that fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, most of us apparently can't identify our calorie needs. In a 2006 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, 88 percent of respondents could not accurately estimate how … [Read more...]

Fighting Diabetes, Obesity in San AntonioReported November 19, 2007 A new program aims to fight diabetes and obesity in San Antonio. Today, the first "Steps to a Healthier San Antonio" sign was unveiled. It sits in front of the Southside Lions Park on Hiawatha.     The sign lists how long the walking trail is and encourages people to walk more and eat healthier. "We're … [Read more...]

Obesity increases risk of H1N1 complications, study suggestsReported November 05, 2009 As if there weren't enough reasons to lose weight, a new study now suggests that obesity adds more risk to people that contract the H1N1 virus. The study is the most comprehensive to date to take a look at hospitalizations due to H1N1 influence (a.k.a. the swine flu). It found that a … [Read more...]