Obesity News and Research

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Experts at ICAO warn about risk of cardiometabolic consequences in overweight individuals

Experts meeting at the 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity today issued a warning that millions of individuals around the globe are at risk from the cardiometabolic consequences of being overweight. Worryingly, the experts suggest that these people are not being identified by their doctors.

25 Feb 2011

Unigene accelerates UGP281 anorexigenic peptide to treat obese patients

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. announced today that the Company is accelerating the development of its lead proprietary anorexigenic peptide, UGP281.

25 Feb 2011

Omega-3 fish oils: Natural health solution for the heart

Did you know that over the average life span, a heart beats 2 to 3 billion times? As one of the hardest working muscles pumping oxygen and essential nutrients throughout your body an average of 100,000 times a day, the heart needs a lot of help to stay working fit.

25 Feb 2011

Research: Loss of CMAH's function may make humans more prone to obesity and diabetes

As if the recent prediction that half of all Americans will have diabetes or pre-diabetes by the year 2020 isn't alarming enough, a new genetic discovery published online in the FASEB Journal provides a disturbing explanation as to why: we took an evolutionary "wrong turn."

25 Feb 2011

Study: Individuals with fatty liver more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that individuals with fatty liver were five times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without fatty liver. This higher risk seemed to occur regardless of the patient's fasting insulin levels, which were used as a marker of insulin resistance.

24 Feb 2011

Special issue of Neuron journal provides new insight into recent advances in addiction research

Addiction is a brain disease that destroys lives, devastates families and tears at the very fabric of society. Effective prevention and treatment of addiction requires a clear understanding of the complex brain mechanisms that underlie addictive behaviors, and research has provided a fascinating view of how substance abuse hijacks neuronal circuits involved in reward and motivation and causes profound and persistent changes in behavior.

24 Feb 2011

Excess weight contributes to higher risk of death in Asians

A study of more than 1 million Asians found that those who were a normal weight were far less likely to die from any cause than individuals whose body-mass index (BMI) was too high or low. A similar association was seen between BMI and the risk of death from cancer, cardiovascular disease or other causes.

24 Feb 2011

Australia’s top scientist takes on top job

Today, the man who is known for one of Australia’s greatest medical achievements – the development of a cervical cancer vaccine – has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Brisbane, Queensland.

23 Feb 2011

Tips for heart healthiness

Everyone should know the warning signs for a heart attack -- but according to Dr. Isaac Eliaz, effective prevention requires much more than a list of potential symptoms.

23 Feb 2011

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

The Aetna Foundation today announced significant funding in support of five research studies designed to deepen understanding of the root causes of the nation's well-documented obesity epidemic and drive viable solutions to the core problems.

23 Feb 2011

UT Southwestern Medical Center launches new multidisciplinary abdominal wall surgery program

A 2002 auto accident started Rex Smith down a dark and difficult road. The collision perforated his colon, requiring multiple surgeries that subsequently weakened his abdominal muscles until they could no longer hold in internal organs.

23 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Planned Parenthood funding; Governors and Medicaid; lessons from Wisconsin

In 14 states, taxpayers pick up 100 percent of the premium tab for retirees, who often collect benefits for a decade or more before going on Medicare. This is not only unfair to taxpayers, for whom free health care is usually a remote dream. It also encourages overconsumption of medical goods and services, thus raising the cost for everyone.

23 Feb 2011

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants $3.7 million to UTHealth for child obesity prevention, research

To continue their efforts to fight childhood obesity, The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, has been awarded a four-year grant for $3.7 million grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.

22 Feb 2011

New Harris Poll suggests that many doctors dont help obese patients to lose weight

A new Harris Poll suggests that many doctors are doing little or nothing to help their overweight patients to lose weight.

22 Feb 2011

Study: Poor park planning linked with young children spending more time in computers, e-games

What does it take to keep children active when they get home from school? It seems that what your neighborhood offers in terms of parks and playgrounds has a lot to do with it.

22 Feb 2011

Study: Gastric bypass surgery may lead to better health outcomes in patients with diabetes

Gastric bypass surgery appears to lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with sleeve gastrectomy and "lap-band" surgery, according to two reports in the February issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

22 Feb 2011

CIGNA, Healthy Kids Challenge launch new online initiative to help reverse obesity trend

CIGNA and Healthy Kids Challenge, working together since 2004 to fight obesity, today announced the launch of their latest initiative - an online CIGNA Mix Six for Healthy Balance Toolkit offering real-life ways for individuals, families and employers to incorporate better health into their daily routines.

21 Feb 2011

Lifestyle therapy program may help manage cardiovascular risk factors

Two/thirds of adults with high cholesterol and half with high blood pressure are not being treated effectively for these conditions, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This disturbing data spotlights the crucial need for new solutions to reduce the risk factors that are behind the current epidemic of chronic illness in the U.S.

21 Feb 2011

EUFIC, University of Surrey publish European nutrition labelling consumer research results

The European Food Information Council, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Surrey, UK, has published the results of its latest European nutrition labelling consumer research - now focusing on portion information.

21 Feb 2011

Swedish scientist: Social, physical and mental activities can minimize risk of dementia

As the average life span becomes longer, dementia becomes more common. Swedish scientist Laura Fratiglioni has shown that everyone can minimize his or her risk of being affected. Factors from blood pressure and weight to the degree of physical and mental activity can influence cognitive functioning as one gets older.

21 Feb 2011

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Experts at ICAO warn about risk of cardiometabolic consequences in overweight individuals

Unigene accelerates UGP281 anorexigenic peptide to treat obese patients

Omega-3 fish oils: Natural health solution for the heart

Research: Loss of CMAH's function may make humans more prone to obesity and diabetes

Study: Individuals with fatty liver more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Special issue of Neuron journal provides new insight into recent advances in addiction research

Excess weight contributes to higher risk of death in Asians

Australia’s top scientist takes on top job

Tips for heart healthiness

Aetna Foundation announces over $1 million for research on root causes of obesity epidemic

UT Southwestern Medical Center launches new multidisciplinary abdominal wall surgery program

Viewpoints: Planned Parenthood funding; Governors and Medicaid; lessons from Wisconsin

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants $3.7 million to UTHealth for child obesity prevention, research

New Harris Poll suggests that many doctors dont help obese patients to lose weight

Study: Poor park planning linked with young children spending more time in computers, e-games

Study: Gastric bypass surgery may lead to better health outcomes in patients with diabetes

CIGNA, Healthy Kids Challenge launch new online initiative to help reverse obesity trend

Lifestyle therapy program may help manage cardiovascular risk factors

EUFIC, University of Surrey publish European nutrition labelling consumer research results

Swedish scientist: Social, physical and mental activities can minimize risk of dementia

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