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Stress Management Important In Treating Obesity
Obesity has often been related to mental illness. For a majority of obesity patients, mental illness seems to be a consequence of, rather than a cause of, weight problems. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University in Sweden. The results are from the Swedish SOS Study (Swedish Obese Subjects) in which... view more... (2003-12-12)
The awkward age: why are adolescents clumsy?
The stereotype of the 'awkward adolescent' has been recognised in most societies for a very long time. Now psychology researchers at the University of Strathclyde have come up with a new theory for why adolescents are clumsy. They are growing so quickly that they do not estimate correctly the use of their limbs, as well as having greater... view more... (1998-11-25)
Women seven times more likely than men to admit sexually acquired infection
Women are seven times more likely than men to admit to a partner that they have a sexually acquired infection, reveals research in Sexually Transmitted Infections. The findings were irrespective of age or type of infection. view more (2002-02-25)
New study finds obese women more impulsive than other females
A new study in the November issue of the journal Appetite finds that obese women display significantly weaker impulse control than normal-weight women, but between obese and normal-weight men, the impulsivity levels are nearly the same. view more (2008-11-11)
Still white-coated - but less weird and more wealthy; adolescents' images of scientists
There is an enduring stereotype of scientists as white-coated dangerous male geeks - and an enduring anxiety on the part of scientists, that the public holds irrational 'anti-science' views. Both these are confounded by a new study of adolescents' images of scientists and expectations of the future. view more (1999-12-16)
Over 80 million Americans risking early death through smoking or obesity
Over 80 million American adults are putting themselves at serious risk of long-term illness and early death through smoking, obesity, or both. view more (2006-05-12)
Research linking obesity and asthma shows weight reduction may provide therapy for asthma sufferers
Research presented at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions showed that therapies targeting abdominal fat tissue, such as weight loss, may provide a new approach to treat asthma. view more (2005-06-13)
Treating obesity vital for public health, physicians say
Physicians who once treated mainly elderly patients for health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke are seeing increasingly younger patients who have the same ailments. view more (2006-12-04)
Obesity raises risk of complications in pregnancy, study shows
Expectant mothers who are obese are much more likely to suffer from minor complications such as heart burn and chest infections during pregnancy, a study suggests. view more (2009-07-17)
Kids with obese friends and family more likely to misperceive weight
Kids and teens surrounded by overweight peers or parents are more likely to be oblivious to their own extra pounds than kids from thin entourages. view more (2008-09-18)
Over-feeding in infancy might set the stage for childhood obesity
The way obese women feed and interact with their children early in infancy might lay the foundations for obesity later in childhood. A small pilot study published this month in Nutrition Journal found that obese women fed their children more energy- rich food, and spent less time feeding and interacting with them than normal weight women. view more (2005-05-17)
Obesity worsens impact of asthma
Obesity can worsen the impact of asthma and may also mask its severity in standard tests, according to researchers in New Zealand, who studied lung function in asthmatic women with a range of body mass indexes (BMIs). view more (2008-05-01)
Is there a relationship between a mother prompting her child to eat and obesity?
The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased significantly since the 1980s. Many factors contribute to childhood obesity; however, parents are in a key position to help shape children's eating behaviors and eating environments. view more (2006-09-20)
Obesity tied to higher risk of complications in spinal surgery, Jefferson neurosurgeon finds
While obesity is famously tied to increasing risks for heart disease and diabetes, now comes another reason to lose weight: being obese may contribute to a greater likelihood of complications in delicate spine surgery. view more (2006-10-10)
More than a bad night's sleep
Sleep apnea has long been known to be associated with obesity. But a new study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care finds that the disorder is widely undiagnosed among obese individuals with type 2 diabetes - nearly 87 percent of participants reported symptoms, but were never diagnosed. view more (2009-05-21)
System that regulates blood pressure is amiss in some healthy, young blacks
When stress increases blood pressure, a natural mechanism designed to bring it down by excreting more salt in the urine doesn't work well in about one-third of healthy, black adolescents, researchers report. view more (2009-05-11)
Who are you kidding?
Overweight or obese moms who underestimate their weight status are more likely to over-gain during pregnancy. The research was carried out by a team of researchers led by Sharon Herring, MD, MPH, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Temple University. view more (2008-12-23)
New drug target in obesity: Fat cells make lots of melanin
As millions of Americans gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday, a new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, may provide some relief for those leery of having a second helping. view more (2008-10-30)
Adolescents with high-risk sexual attitudes attract peers with similar attitudes
High-risk sexual behavior in adolescents appears to be influenced by the sexual attitudes of peers, and young people select friends whose attitudes about sex are consistent with their own attitudes. view more (2007-05-17)
Breast reconstruction not as safe for obese patients
Significantly obese women may wish to consider delaying breast reconstruction following mastectomy until they achieve a healthier body weight. view more (2006-10-09)
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