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Children may inherit the urge to exercise, but environment often stops them from doing so

Children may inherit the urge to exercise, but their environment often stops them from doing so, say Cancer Research UK researchers.

21 Apr 2010

CIHR experts available to discuss current health research related to motherhood

In light of Mother's Day (May 9), experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are available to discuss current health research related to motherhood.

21 Apr 2010

Novel device transmits music and sound safely in-utero

The new Ritmo Advanced Pregnancy Sound System™ is giving pregnant women around the globe the comprehensive fitness solution that they have been looking for -- a comfortable and supportive pregnancy belt that provides a hands-free music listening experience for both mom and baby.

21 Apr 2010

New research indicates patients may develop anemia after gastric bypass surgery

Morbid obesity is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in Western countries. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has become a common procedure for achieving short- and long-term weight loss. It has gained great popularity among surgeons and patients in recent years. Long

21 Apr 2010

ZenBio awarded Phase I SBIR grant to establish novel human cell-based models of NAFLD

ZenBio, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant to establish novel human cell-based models of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that will be useful for basic research and as a potential drug development platform. The project stems from recent efforts at ZenBio, Inc. to develop methods for differentiating adipose tissue derived progenitor cells into hepatocyte-like cells.

21 Apr 2010

Patients dismissed from hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events: Study

The growing number of Americans with cardiovascular disease has caused a heightened sensitivity in the evaluation of chest pain. In a study published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings researchers reported that patients dismissed from the hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events, which may highlight a need for more aggressive cardiovascular risk factor management in this population.

21 Apr 2010

Obesity related FTO gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

If you are an American of European origin and carry the FTO gene which causes obesity, you have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles claimed that 'A commonly carried allele of the obesity-related FTO gene is associated with reduced brain volume in healthy elderly'.

21 Apr 2010

Positive top-line results from Phenomix' Phase 3 trial of dutogliptin for Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Phenomix Corporation today announced positive top-line results from a six-month Phase 3 study comparing dutogliptin 400mg and 200mg once daily as monotherapy versus placebo for the treatment of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dutogliptin is Phenomix' internally-discovered dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor.

20 Apr 2010

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

UnitedHealth Group today reported first quarter results, including better-than-projected membership and services growth and effective cost management across its businesses. Financial metrics were in line with or better than Company expectations.

20 Apr 2010

Weight gain near time of prostate surgery doubles risk of cancer recurrence

Johns Hopkins epidemiologists say that prostate cancer patients who gain five or more pounds near the time of their prostate surgery are twice as likely to have a recurrence of their cancer compared with patients whose weight is stable.

20 Apr 2010

New report studies healthcare market in Europe and provides insights, analysis up to 2014

Healthcare has always been an area of utmost importance. It has significant economic relevance and has been allocated a higher percent of gross domestic product in many countries compared to most other sectors such as transport and communication, construction and education. Healthcare also has a huge impact on employment, for the fact that most related activities are provided by people.

20 Apr 2010

Four-year dual degree program to address public health workforce shortage

To address the forecasted public health workforce shortage, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have created a four-year Doctor of Medicine /Master of Public Health program.

20 Apr 2010

Homeopathy – Is it a safer and effective alternative?

Studies have shown that nearly 45% Britons rely on Homeopathy, a branch of medicine that has been doubted by many and loved by an equal number.

20 Apr 2010

Even modest weight loss brings many health benefits

There have been repeated warnings related to the growing obese and diabetes related population in Australia. Studies have shown that nearly 50% Australians are either obese or overweight and thus suffer from its ill effects like heart disease, high cholesterol and type II diabetes.

20 Apr 2010

FTO gene associated with loss of brain tissue: UCLA researchers

Three years ago, geneticists reported the startling discovery that nearly half of all people in the U.S. with European ancestry carry a variant of the fat mass and obesity associated gene, which causes them to gain weight - from three to seven pounds, on average - but worse, puts them at risk for obesity.

20 Apr 2010

Higher intake of vitamin K from dietary sources associated with lower risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

In the first study of vitamin K and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Minnesota have found that people who have higher intakes of vitamin K from their diet have a lower risk of developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

20 Apr 2010

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy receives health insurance coverage

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) today announced its support of recent policy changes by Aetna Inc. and United Healthcare. The national health insurance giants will now cover laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a newer method of bariatric surgery that is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for morbid obesity.

19 Apr 2010

Amylin Pharmaceuticals announces $174.1M total revenue for first-quarter 2010

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company reported total revenue of $174.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, which includes net product sales of $172.3 million. Non-GAAP operating loss was $3.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to $19.9 million for the same period in 2009.

19 Apr 2010

Questions posed concerning the impact that nutrition in womb, early life has on healthy life chances

The evidence emerging from the EC funded EARNEST Project is beginning to shine some light into intriguing and potentially difficult ethical questions concerning the impact that nutrition in the womb and in early life has on our healthy life chances.

19 Apr 2010

Trans fats back on the agenda in UK

Dariush Mozzaffarian and Meir J Stamper, wrote an article in the British Medical Journal urging the government to ban industrial trans fatty acids or TFAs. This adds to the plea of doctors and medical charities across the country, who want to follow the example of Denmark and New York City where TFAs have been eradicated without affecting the price, taste or availability of products.

19 Apr 2010

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Children may inherit the urge to exercise, but environment often stops them from doing so

CIHR experts available to discuss current health research related to motherhood

Novel device transmits music and sound safely in-utero

New research indicates patients may develop anemia after gastric bypass surgery

ZenBio awarded Phase I SBIR grant to establish novel human cell-based models of NAFLD

Patients dismissed from hospital with noncardiac chest pain continue to experience cardiac events: Study

Obesity related FTO gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Positive top-line results from Phenomix' Phase 3 trial of dutogliptin for Type 2 diabetes mellitus

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

Weight gain near time of prostate surgery doubles risk of cancer recurrence

New report studies healthcare market in Europe and provides insights, analysis up to 2014

Four-year dual degree program to address public health workforce shortage

Homeopathy – Is it a safer and effective alternative?

Even modest weight loss brings many health benefits

FTO gene associated with loss of brain tissue: UCLA researchers

Higher intake of vitamin K from dietary sources associated with lower risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy receives health insurance coverage

Amylin Pharmaceuticals announces $174.1M total revenue for first-quarter 2010

Questions posed concerning the impact that nutrition in womb, early life has on healthy life chances

Trans fats back on the agenda in UK

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