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Pediatricians may fail to diagnose obesity in kids, Saint Louis University research shows
Many physicians may be missing the chance to talk to obese children and their parents about ways to control the children's weight, according to Saint Louis University research reported in Pediatrics.   view more (2005-09-19)

Low birthweight and obesity may be risk factors for asthma
The dramatic increase in the number of asthmatics may be linked to increases in levels of obesity, suggests research published in Thorax.   view more (1999-04-26)

Addiction treatment proves successful in animal weight loss study
Vigabatrin, a medication proposed as a potential treatment for drug addiction by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, also leads to rapid weight loss and reduced food intake according to a new animal study from the same research group.   view more (2008-08-21)

More effort needed to combat obesity say scientists
World Health Day 7 April 2002 - "Move for Health" An international group of scientists is calling for stronger action to promote physical activity to offset the growing epidemic of obesity. More opportunities to exercise are needed in daily life as part of an overall change in everyone`s lifestyle... view more (2002-04-04)

Monell researchers find metabolic defect in liver that can lead to obesity
Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have identified a genetically-transmitted metabolic defect that can lead to obesity in some individuals.   view more (2007-07-25)

Physically active teens less likely to become overweight as young adults
Participating in school-based physical education and certain extracurricular physical activities during adolescence may be associated with a lower risk of being overweight as a young adult.   view more (2008-01-08)

Childhood obesity caused by 'toxic environment' of Western diets, study says
A UCSF researcher has determined that a key reason for the epidemic of pediatric obesity, now the most commonly diagnosed childhood ailment, is that high-calorie, low-fiber Western diets promote hormonal imbalances that encourage children to overeat.   view more (2006-08-14)

AGA Institute takes leadership role in exploring obesity and its complications
Due to the gastrointestinal tract's role in body weight regulation, gastroenterologists should work closely with other medical disciplines to oversee and coordinate the care of obese individuals.   view more (2007-05-15)

Brain system serves as 'remote control' for fat metabolism
A system in the brain already known to regulate food intake also serves as a direct "remote control" for the way fat is stored and metabolized in the body, say University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers.   view more (2007-09-21)

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... view more (2003-10-15)

Overweight and obesity cause 6,000 cancers a year in UK women
The study shows that overweight and obese women in the UK are at a higher risk of developing and dying from cancer. In fact, the researchers estimate that 5% of all cancers (about 6,000 annually) are attributable to being overweight or obese.   view more (2007-11-07)

AFRICAN HIV-1 EPIDEMIC NOT CAUSED BY MORE INFECTIOUS VIRAL SUBTYPE (p 1149)
The explosive HIV-1 epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is unlikely to be the result of a viral subtype with increased infectivity, according to the results of a study published in this week’s issue of THE LANCET. The HIV-1 epidemic in eastern and southern sub-Saharan Africa is mainly caused by... view more (2001-04-11)

Phthalates now linked to fat, related health risks
Exposure to phthalates, a common chemical found in everything from plastics to soaps, already has been connected to reproductive problems and now, for the first time, is linked to abdominal obesity and insulin resistance in adult males, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical... view more (2007-03-15)

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)

Identifying risk for obesity in early childhood
A new research study of children's growth, published in the September issue of Pediatrics, can help parents and pediatricians determine the risk that a child will be overweight at age 12 by examining the child's earlier growth.   view more (2006-09-06)

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... 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)

UK foot and mouth epidemic was a human tragedy, not just an animal one
The 2001 UK foot and mouth disease epidemic was a human tragedy, not just an animal one, concludes a study published online by the BMJ today   view more (2005-10-07)

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)

Researchers: Ban on fast food TV advertising would reverse childhood obesity trends
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics.    view more (2008-11-20)

Aquaporin and obesity
Dr. Gema Fr√ºhbeck, director of the Metabolic Research Laboratory of the University Hospital of the University of Navarra, has published a commentary in the latest issue of Nature.   view more (2005-12-21)

Scientists develop malaria forecasting tool to predict disease risk
A new tool to predict epidemics of malaria up to five months in advance has been developed by a scientist at the University of Liverpool.   view more (2006-02-07)

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... view more (2004-05-26)

UK facing costly "epidemic" of heart pump disturbance (atrial fibrillation)
The UK is facing a costly "epidemic" of a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, reveals research in Heart. Conservative estimates suggest that costs have almost doubled in five years, soaring to over £500 million in 2000.   view more (2004-02-13)

Diabetes hits 275 Australians each day as pandemic spreads
A new national health study funded by the NH&MRC, industry and state governments released today by the International Diabetes Institute in Melbourne shows diabetes is hitting up to 275 new victims each day throughout Australia.   view more (2006-05-16)
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