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Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Among patients with morbid obesity, blocking the vagus nerve, which plays a role with appetite and metabolism, did not meet pre-specified efficacy objectives compared to a control group, although the intervention did result in greater weight loss, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Sep 2014

Conventional weight loss techniques help obese women reduce weight gain during pregnancy

A new study finds that women who are obese can limit their weight gain during pregnancy using conventional weight loss techniques, including attending weekly group support meetings, seeking advice about nutrition and diet, and keeping food and exercise journals.

28 Aug 2014

Scientists reveal effectiveness of fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people less hungry

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food.

27 Aug 2014

CONversation Cards promote discussion about child's weight management

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19 Aug 2014

More intensive types of approaches tend to be more effective in treating severely obese teenagers

Nearly 6% of all children and teens in the U.S. are severely obese, and the prevalence of severe obesity is increasing faster than that of moderate obesity or overweight.

12 Aug 2014

Wellness coaching improves quality of life, mood and perceived stress

Wellness coaching has become an increasingly prevalent strategy to help individuals improve their health and well-being. Recently, wellness coaching was found to improve quality of life, mood and perceived stress, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

7 Aug 2014

Nu Skin Enterprises second-quarter revenue declines 3% over prior-year period

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced second-quarter revenue of $650.0 million, a 3 percent decline over the prior-year period. Revenue was negatively impacted 2 percent by foreign currency fluctuations.

6 Aug 2014

Eating beans, peas, chickpeas can increase fullness, may lead to better weight management

Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found.

6 Aug 2014

Weight-gain prevention intervention also reduces depression in black women

An intervention program aimed at helping obese women maintain their weight without adding pounds also significantly reduced depression in nearly half the participants, according to a new study from Duke University.

21 Jul 2014

New book addresses safe and effective exercises for overweight children

Safe and Effective Exercise for Overweight Youth by Melinda Sothern, PhD, Director of Behavioral & Community Health Sciences and Professor of Research at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Public Health, provides exercise recommendations and guidelines specifically designed for overweight youth.

17 Jul 2014

Study: Obese firefighters don’t get weight management advice from health care providers

Obese and overweight firefighters are not receiving weight management advice from their health care providers, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

14 Jul 2014

Kainos Capital announces acquisition of Unilever's Slim-Fast brand

Kainos Capital, a firm specializing in acquiring and managing food and consumer brands, today announced that it has acquired the Slim-Fast brand from Unilever. Unilever will retain a minority stake in the business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

11 Jul 2014

New worksite wellness approach more effective in decreasing problematic eating behaviors

Problematic eating behaviors and dissatisfaction with one's body are familiar struggles among women. To combat those behaviors, which have led to higher healthcare premiums and medical trends, employers have offered worksite wellness programs to employees and their families.

7 Jul 2014

Hormonal imbalance is not the sole cause of childhood obesity, say experts

The number of children who are obese remains alarmingly high in the U.S. and, unfortunately, diseases associated with obesity are on the rise.

26 Jun 2014

RYGB surgery can help reduce heart disease risk in obese patients with Type 2 diabetes

Obese patients with Type 2 diabetes who don't have excessive surgical risk may find that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery can help them reduce their risk of heart disease, a new clinical trial shows.

24 Jun 2014

Weight-loss surgery more effective than diet, exercise

An intensive weight loss program involving lifestyle modifications improves obese diabetic patients' physical and mental health as well as gastric bypass surgery does over two years, but the weight loss surgery leads to a greater reduction in adverse effects of obesity on quality of life.

24 Jun 2014

Gelesis100 capsule leads to greater weight loss in overweight, obese individuals

A new "smart pill" called Gelesis100 safely leads to greater weight loss in overweight and obese individuals compared with those who receive an active comparator/placebo capsule, while all subjects have similar diet and exercise instructions, an international multicenter study finds.

24 Jun 2014

Obese Americans report far greater overall satisfaction with weight loss surgery, medications

Obese and overweight Americans who have tried losing weight report far greater overall satisfaction with weight loss surgery and prescription weight loss medications than with diet, exercise and other self-modification methods, an Internet survey finds.

24 Jun 2014

Treatment with diabetes drug liraglutide improves cardiovascular risk factors

Treatment with the diabetes drug liraglutide, in combination with diet and exercise, led to a significant reduction in weight and improved a number of cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, according to a multicenter study.

23 Jun 2014

Study examines impact of switching breakfast eating habits on weight loss

Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Nutritionists regularly suggest it be eaten each morning for many health benefits, including weight loss and weight maintenance.

5 Jun 2014

Weight Management News and Research

Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Conventional weight loss techniques help obese women reduce weight gain during pregnancy

Scientists reveal effectiveness of fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people less hungry

CONversation Cards promote discussion about child's weight management

More intensive types of approaches tend to be more effective in treating severely obese teenagers

Wellness coaching improves quality of life, mood and perceived stress

Nu Skin Enterprises second-quarter revenue declines 3% over prior-year period

Eating beans, peas, chickpeas can increase fullness, may lead to better weight management

Weight-gain prevention intervention also reduces depression in black women

New book addresses safe and effective exercises for overweight children

Study: Obese firefighters don’t get weight management advice from health care providers

Kainos Capital announces acquisition of Unilever's Slim-Fast brand

New worksite wellness approach more effective in decreasing problematic eating behaviors

Hormonal imbalance is not the sole cause of childhood obesity, say experts

RYGB surgery can help reduce heart disease risk in obese patients with Type 2 diabetes

Weight-loss surgery more effective than diet, exercise

Gelesis100 capsule leads to greater weight loss in overweight, obese individuals

Obese Americans report far greater overall satisfaction with weight loss surgery, medications

Treatment with diabetes drug liraglutide improves cardiovascular risk factors

Study examines impact of switching breakfast eating habits on weight loss

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