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Consumption of probiotics could help promote healthy weight in women, says study

Certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by a team of researchers headed by Universit- Laval Professor Angelo Tremblay.

29 Jan 2014

59% of college students are at high levels of "food insecurity", shows study

One of the few studies of its type has found that a startling 59 percent of college students at one Oregon university were "food insecure" at some point during the previous year, with possible implications for academic success, physical and emotional health and other issues.

28 Jan 2014

Study: About 50% of reproductive-age women never discussed reproductive health with medical provider

A new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers provides insight into how much women of reproductive age in the United States know about reproductive health.

28 Jan 2014

Researchers discover simple blood test that can predict diabetes risk much earlier

An estimated 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Another 79 million are thought to have "prediabetes," meaning they are at risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

28 Jan 2014

Researchers find novel drug combination approach to speed fight against cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for about 30% of all deaths, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Despite the urgent need for new and effective drugs, it remains extremely difficult to develop anti-cancer therapies in a timely way.

27 Jan 2014

Changes in SirT1 protein can prevent excess metabolic stress associated with obesity, diabetes and aging

Researchers find changes to protein SirT1 can prevent excess metabolic stress associated with obesity, diabetes and aging.

27 Jan 2014

Beverly Hills Physicians offer free informational seminars to adults interested in surgical weight loss

Many of the patients seen by the board-certified bariatric surgeons at Beverly Hills Physicians come to an initial consultation feeling as though they've reached the end of their rope trying to lose weight.

25 Jan 2014

Study shows impulsive personalities more likely to report higher levels of food addiction

The same kinds of impulsive behavior that lead some people to abuse alcohol and other drugs may also be an important contributor to an unhealthy relationship with food, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

25 Jan 2014

Turning point in Americans' dietary and health behavior

All those people who've been telling us for years that we should eat more healthy foods and cut our calories - stop, take a moment, and celebrate

24 Jan 2014

Study: 94% of people say individuals are primarily to blame for rise in obesity

Fast food restaurants take a lot of heat for the rise in obesity in the United States, but is it really their fault? A research survey conducted by two food economists revealed that most people believe individuals are to blame for their own obesity - not restaurants, grocery stores, farmers, or government policies. One implication from this research is that creating and enforcing public policies to help reduce obesity and/or encourage healthier food choices may not be as effective as policy makers would like.

24 Jan 2014

Longer looks: Leaving antidepressants; the lack of tech-savvy doctors

Whenever I feel like taking a trip back in time, I save myself the trouble of building a time machine and instead just head over to a doctor's office. For a Millennial, or really anyone who lives a modern lifestyle, getting medical care is a rare departure from an otherwise technology-fueled existence. …

24 Jan 2014

Gap continues to grow between urban and rural residents in life expectancy

Reducing health inequalities and increasing life expectancy in the United States have both been primary goals of the national health initiative, Healthy People 2020. Unfortunately, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, over a 40-year period, rural residents have experienced smaller gains in life expectancy than their urban counterparts and the gap continues to grow.

24 Jan 2014

Physical activity actively enhances longevity among cancer survivors

Physical activity significantly extends the lives of male cancer survivors, a new study of 1,021 men has found.

24 Jan 2014

Study: Lingonberries completely prevented weight gain in mice fed high-fat diet

Lingonberries almost completely prevented weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet, a study at Lund University in Sweden has found - whereas the 'super berry' açai led to increased weight gain. The Scandinavian berries also produced lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

24 Jan 2014

Morbidity following liver transplant is highest among obese patients with diabetes

Researchers from New Zealand report that morbidity following liver transplant is highest among obese patients with diabetes, but these risk factors do not influence post-transplant survival.

24 Jan 2014

Covidien officially opens first training and education center in Mumbai, India

Further developing its capabilities in a key emerging market, Covidien has officially opened its first training and education center in India. The Covidien Center of Innovation India, located in Mumbai, offers clinicians training on advanced procedures and techniques using leading equipment and technology.

23 Jan 2014

Study examines direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities for minority men in the U.S.

African-American men incurred $341.8 billion in excess medical costs due to health inequalities between 2006 and 2009, and Hispanic men incurred an additional $115 billion over the four-year period, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published this week in the International Journal of Men's Health, looks at the direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities and projects the potential cost savings of eliminating these disparities for minority men in the U.S.

23 Jan 2014

Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their families, new poll finds

A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health poll was released today on the views of Latinos in America about their health and health care, communities, financial situation, and discrimination in their lives. The poll found that Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their own families.

23 Jan 2014

Researchers identify five new genes associated with increased waist-to-hip ratio

Excess abdominal fat can be a precursor to diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. A person's measure of belly fat is reflected in the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference, and it is estimated that genetics account for about 30-60 percent of waist-to-hip ratio.

23 Jan 2014

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a sustainable way to help people lose weight

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a healthy and sustainable way to help people lose weight, according to researchers writing in the Cell Press publication Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism on January 22nd. On the flip side, that means our warm and cozy homes and offices might be partly responsible for our expanding waistlines.

23 Jan 2014

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Consumption of probiotics could help promote healthy weight in women, says study

59% of college students are at high levels of "food insecurity", shows study

Study: About 50% of reproductive-age women never discussed reproductive health with medical provider

Researchers discover simple blood test that can predict diabetes risk much earlier

Researchers find novel drug combination approach to speed fight against cancer

Changes in SirT1 protein can prevent excess metabolic stress associated with obesity, diabetes and aging

Beverly Hills Physicians offer free informational seminars to adults interested in surgical weight loss

Study shows impulsive personalities more likely to report higher levels of food addiction

Turning point in Americans' dietary and health behavior

Study: 94% of people say individuals are primarily to blame for rise in obesity

Longer looks: Leaving antidepressants; the lack of tech-savvy doctors

Gap continues to grow between urban and rural residents in life expectancy

Physical activity actively enhances longevity among cancer survivors

Study: Lingonberries completely prevented weight gain in mice fed high-fat diet

Morbidity following liver transplant is highest among obese patients with diabetes

Covidien officially opens first training and education center in Mumbai, India

Study examines direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities for minority men in the U.S.

Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their families, new poll finds

Researchers identify five new genes associated with increased waist-to-hip ratio

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a sustainable way to help people lose weight

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