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Curbing the obesity epidemic
The obesity epidemic has become a major public health problem in both industrialized countries and the developing world. Recent studies suggest that the major development of persistent adiposity is established already at pre-adolescence. view more (2007-06-20)
Scientists pinpoint protein link to fat storage
A protein found present in all cells in the body could help scientists better understand how we store fat. view more (2009-09-18)
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?
This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings today during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening at the Miami Beach Convention Center. view more (2009-04-06)
Breast Feeding May Not Protect Against Obesity
Breast feeding does not protect against overweight and obesity, according to two studies in this week's BMJ. The first study followed 2,250 male Brazilians for 18 years, for whom detailed breast feeding information was collected in early childhood. The results were mostly negative. Duration of breast feeding showed no association with several... view more... (2003-10-15)
Obesity strongly linked to pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis
Since 1927, obesity has been thought to be a risk factor for fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). Because of the high proportion of obesity in the general population, previous studies have not determined whether obesity is an independent risk factor for PE or deep venous thrombosis (DVT). view more (2005-09-09)
Race and short sleep duration increase the risk for obesity
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday, June 8, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, race significantly influences the risk of obesity conferred by short sleep duration, with blacks having a greater risk than whites. view more (2009-06-08)
IntegraGen to take a leading role in unraveling the genetics of obesity in a EUR14.5M EU funded program
IntegraGen, the personalized medicines company, is to take a significant role in the DiOgenes (Diet, Obesity and Genes) project. IntegraGen is one of a consortium of 30 EU organizations that has been awarded EUR14.5M to carry out a coordinated investigation into a broad range of factors influencing weight gain, from diet intervention to gene... view more... (2005-01-28)
Obesity-related hormone is higher in children with Down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome are more likely than their unaffected siblings to have higher levels of a hormone associated with obesity, according to pediatric researchers. view more (2007-10-29)
Obese girls less likely to attend college
Obese girls are half as likely to attend college as non-obese girls, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin. view more (2007-07-24)
Biotransformed blueberry juice fights fat and diabetes
Juice extracted from North American lowbush blueberries, biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit, holds great promise as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent. view more (2009-09-01)
Obesity levels in US are grossly underestimated
The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. states has been greatly underestimated. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) analyzed data from health surveys, which are used to estimate obesity levels in states. view more (2006-05-02)
MEDIA INVITATION - 13th European Congress on Obesity Teleconference :Attention news desks, health and medical correspondents, diary/forward planning desks
Journalists can participate in the ECO press conference by phone - Dial the BT teleconference hub: UK +441296480100 using the PIN - C259696 DATE: May 27th at 11 am (BST) 12 noon (CET) VENUE: Panorama Hall, Prague Congress Centre CONFERENCE url: www.eco2004.cz RELEASES - check on: www.iotf.org/media INQUIRIES - ECO Media... view more... (2004-05-26)
Lean muscle mass helps even obese patients battle cancer
Lean muscle-mass may give even obese people an advantage in battling cancer, a University of Alberta study shows. view more (2008-12-18)
Today's baby boomers are heavier and more likely to have arthritis
Baby-boomers have spent more years living with more obesity than the previous generation, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found. view more (2005-08-19)
Preventing and treating childhood obesity
Embargoed until 19.00 hours Thursday 28 November 2002 The latest issue of Effective Health Care focuses on the effectiveness of interventions used to prevent and treat childhood obesity. There is world-wide concern about the increasing rise of obesity in childhood. In the UK the prevalence of obesity amongst children has increased substantially... view more... (2002-11-26)
UK's First Animal Weight Loss Clinic Opens In Liverpool
The UK's first animal weight management referral clinic has been established at the University of Liverpool. view more (2005-02-02)
Gene hunters fine-tune marker for common obesity gene
Genomics researchers, seeking to replicate another group's discovery of an important gene associated with obesity, have further refined the signal to a particular variant in DNA that may be more helpful in identifying this gene's role in obesity in various human populations worldwide. view more (2008-03-12)
Obesity and diabetes double risk of HF -- patients with both conditions 'very difficult' to treat
The twin epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes will continue to fuel an explosion in heart failure, already the world's most prevalent chronic cardiovascular disease. view more (2009-06-01)
Neighborhood safety may play role in obesity
Mothers of young children are more likely to be obese when they perceive their neighborhoods as unsafe, according to a new study in the journal Obesity. view more (2006-05-03)
Children who sleep less are three times more likely to be overweight
The less a child sleeps, the more likely he or she is to become overweight, according to researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine. view more (2006-03-30)
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