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Obesity and high physical activity are risk factors for surgery-demanding osteoarthritis
People who are severely overweight are up to three times more likely to need total hip replacement (THR) surgery in later life, a team of researchers from Norway revealed today. In addition, those who take part in high physical activity at work are twice as likely to develop surgery-demanding osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Speaking at the Press... view more... (2001-06-14)
Longer bouts of exercise deter childhood obesity, new Queen's study confirms
Children who exercise in bouts of activity lasting five minutes or longer are less likely to become obese than those whose activity levels are more sporadic and typically last less than five minutes each, Queen's University researchers have discovered. view more (2009-03-19)
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)
Editorial: Weight and pregnancy
Gaining or losing weight in between pregnancies can have major health implications for an unborn baby, warn two senior obstetricians in today's BMJ. view more (2007-07-27)
ISU study finds link between individual stress and teens being overweight or obese
Stress may indeed be a direct contributor to childhood obesity. view more (2009-05-15)
Addressing obesity via the 'energy gap'
The November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association features a commentary by James O. Hill, an honorary ADA member, professor of pediatrics and medicine and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado-Denver. view more (2009-11-04)
Mom's obesity during conception phase may set the stage for offspring's obesity risk
The number of overweight and obese Americans continues to grow rapidly. Today, 50 percent of adults are overweight and up to 20 percent are obese. While the number of overweight/obese children is at an all time high, the steady increase of overweight infants -- individuals under 11 months old -- is alarming. view more (2008-01-04)
Midlife obesity may be associated with risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Individuals who were obese at midlife had an increased risk for dementia later in life compared to individuals of normal weight, according to an article in the October issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-10-11)
Changing school environment curbs weight gain in children
Small changes in schools lead to big results when it comes to preventing childhood obesity, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics. view more (2008-04-07)
UNC study: text messaging may help children fight off obesity
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that cell phone text messaging could be used to reduce children's chances of becoming overweight or obese later in life, by helping them monitor and modify their own behaviors now. view more (2008-11-12)
Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk
In a large U.S. population-based study presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic syndrome. view more (2008-10-06)
Reducing Health Risks for Women and Children: American Dietetic Association Releases Position Paper on Obesity, Reproduction and Pregnancy Outcomes
Diet and nutrition counseling for virtually all overweight and obese women of childbearing age can reduce health risks associated with excess weight for mothers and children alike, according to a newly released position paper from the American Dietetic Association and the American Society of Nutrition. view more (2009-04-29)
Pathologically Elevated Blood Fat Levels in Obesity: Researchers Discover Molecular Causes
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have discovered a mechanism in liver metabolism that is responsible for pathologically elevated blood fat levels found in severe metabolic disorders. view more (2009-02-10)
Satellite maps will ease plight of endangered mountain gorillas
A two-year joint ESA and UNESCO project to chart the habitats of endangered mountain gorillas with satellites came to a fruitful finish in Paris, with end-users receiving final maps and geographical data products for use in the field. "These maps will help us make our anti-poaching efforts more effective," said Eulalie Bashige, Director General... view more... (2005-04-11)
ISU study finds link between a mother's stress and her child becoming overweight
A mother's stress may contribute to her young children being overweight in low income households with sufficient food, according to a new Iowa State University study that is published in the September issue of Pediatrics, the professional journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. view more (2008-09-10)
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)
Pine nut oil boosts appetite suppressors up to 60 percent for 4 hours
In the face of the growing obesity health challenge, "appetite suppressants are increasingly interesting because they work on the very simple premise of 'What you don't eat now, you won't need to lose later,'" Alexandra Einerhand, director, nutrition and toxicology-Europe at Lipid Nutrition notes. view more (2006-04-04)
Owners should count calories for obese pets, consider several factors for good health
ou might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? view more (2009-10-09)
Stop eating for two: obese moms-to-be should gain less weight than currently recommended
Severely obese women should lose weight during pregnancy, while obese women who are pregnant should gain less weight than currently recommended, a Saint Louis University study finds. view more (2007-10-02)
NIH Launches Study to Assess Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today launched an observational study to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents. view more (2007-04-18)
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