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NHS 'health checks' linked to decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Attending a health check as part of the England National Health Services “Health Check” programme is associated with increased risk management interventions and decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the six years following the check, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Samah Alageel of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, and colleagues from King’s College London, UK.

From PLOS ONE 31 Jul 2019

Birthweight, height together may provide indication of heart health later in life

It's the proportionately of a newborn -- a measure that includes both birthweight and length -- that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

30 Jul 2019

Cynosure launches two new products to expand portfolio of aesthetic treatments

Hologic’s Cynosure division announced today the launch of two new products that expand the Company’s growing portfolio of innovative aesthetic treatments — the TempSure Firm handpiece and a petite mask for SculpSure submental treatments.

From Hologic, Inc. 29 Jul 2019

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

A joint survey by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Benue State University finds that short height and low education levels are characteristic traits of Nigerian women with type 2 diabetes showing early symptoms of dementia.

26 Jul 2019

Solid food feeding guides for infants may lead to overfeeding

Starting six-month-old infants on solid food in the amounts recommended by standard feeding guides may lead to overfeeding, according to a study by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

26 Jul 2019

Bigger waists and higher BMI in 60s may be linked to greater brain aging years later

Having a bigger waistline and a high body mass index in your 60s may be linked with greater signs of brain aging years later, according to a study published in the July 24, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Jul 2019

Meal timing strategies may help curb appetite and burn more fat

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered that meal timing strategies like intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime - appear to help people lose weight.

24 Jul 2019

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

Researchers have found that young adults who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight than those who eat breakfast.

23 Jul 2019

Random blood sugar tests could help predict risk of future diabetes

A study that looked at Veterans Affairs treatment data has revealed that a random blood glucose test might be all that is necessary to predict which of the patients would go on to develop diabetes in the future over the next five years.

22 Jul 2019

Random plasma glucose tests could help predict diabetes

Random plasma glucose tests could be used to predict which patients will develop diabetes, according to a study of Veterans Affairs treatment data.

19 Jul 2019

Study: Causes of anorexia are likely metabolic and psychological

University of Otago, Christchurch researchers played a key role in new global research showing the causes of the eating disorder anorexia are likely metabolic as well as psychological.

17 Jul 2019

Study identifies key characteristics and experiences of people who internalize weight bias

Weight bias is a common form of prejudice against people who are viewed as having excess weight. Some individuals who struggle with weight may internalize the stigma directed toward them, blaming and devaluing themselves because of their weight.

15 Jul 2019

Car safety improved over last decade but greater risk for women

Research has shown that over the last decade, cars have been rendered safer compared to older models. They are more resilient to frontal collisions say experts than before. Frontal collisions remain one of the commonest types of car crashes.

10 Jul 2019

Research team receives federal grant to study obesity in children with spina bifida

Children with spina bifida, a congenital condition of the spine and spinal cord, have a higher rate of obesity compared to typically developing peers. One barrier to better prevention of obesity is accurately assessing body fat.

10 Jul 2019

Bariatric surgery should be offered to all patients who would benefit

Experts are calling for more patient's to be offered bariatric surgery as a weight loss intervention for obesity.

10 Jul 2019

Researchers find link between maternal obesity and childhood cancer in offspring

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese mothers were more likely to develop cancer in early childhood.

10 Jul 2019

New anti-obesity drug trial set to launch at Alberta Diabetes Institute

The Alberta Diabetes Institute will be at the center of a new clinical trial for an anti-obesity drug targeting people with rare genetic conditions that contribute to their obesity.

10 Jul 2019

Quitting drinking may improve health-related quality of life for women

Quitting alcohol may improve health-related quality of life for women, especially their mental well-being, according to a study from Hong Kong published in CMAJ.

8 Jul 2019

Cancer Research UK urges Government action to tackle obesity

New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight causes more cases of certain cancers than smoking, as the charity urges Government action to tackle obesity.

3 Jul 2019

Supervised fun, exercise both improve psychosocial health of children with obesity

A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who is overweight or obese as a regular exercise program, researchers report.

2 Jul 2019