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The Internet, alcohol and sleep
Girls moving through adolescence may experience unhealthy levels of weight gain, but the reasons for this are not always clear. In fact, many potential causes of weight gain are easily overlooked. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics analyzes the effect of Internet usage, sleep, and alcohol and coffee consumption on weight... view more... (2008-07-09)
Study examines relationship between low birth weight and psychiatric problems in children
Low-birth-weight children appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-09-02)
Scientists throw light on drug-induced weight gain
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have identified two genes that could prevent millions of patients from gaining weight as a result of their medication. Their work is being presented at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting in San Francisco on Tuesday May 20th. view more (2003-05-15)
Dieting and medication may reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension
Adults with hypertension may be able to lower their weight and their blood pressure by following a weight-loss diet or using the medication orlistat. view more (2008-03-25)
Weight loss found to reduce cellulite in some overweight women
Weight loss may decrease the severity of cellulite for some women - but may worsen the condition for others, reports a study in August's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). view more (2006-08-15)
Computer automated e-counseling improves weight loss
Behavioral counseling that is computer automated can enhance weight loss for individuals following a web-based weight loss program. view more (2006-08-15)
URI nutritionist finds chewing gum can reduce calorie intake, increase energy expenditure
A nutrition professor at the University of Rhode Island studying the effects of chewing sugar-free gum on weight management has found that it can help to reduce calorie intake and increase energy expenditure. view more (2009-10-28)
Low birth weight of a baby entails risks for the baby's father
Parents whose children are born with a low birth weight run greater risk of dying of cardiovascular diseases. Even the fathers are at greater risk. These findings are published in a new report by Karolinska Institutet. The report shows that genetic factors affect both birth weight and the risk of cardiovascular diseases. view more (2005-06-29)
Work fatigue and working overtime are associated with weight gain
Based on a recent study, work fatigue, working overtime, job demands and dissatisfaction in combining paid work and family life are associated with weight gain. view more (2005-05-11)
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)
When it's not just baby weight
Body image is a tricky thing for many women. Like looking into a funhouse mirror, the way they perceive their bodies can make them think they're thinner or more obese than they actually are. view more (2008-12-22)
Weight gain within the normal range increases risk of chronic kidney disease
Healthy individuals who gain weight, even to a weight still considered normal, are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The study suggests that CKD should be added to the list of conditions that are associated with... view more... (2008-06-20)
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)
Preemies defy odds and overcome difficulties by adulthood: Study
As young adults, the majority of extremely low birth-weight infants are attaining similar levels of education, employment and independence as normal birth-weight infants. view more (2006-02-08)
Weight cycling associated with increased risk for gallstones among men
Intentionally losing weight and then regaining it may increase men's risk for gallstones later in life. view more (2006-11-28)
Sleep may be factor in weight control
Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? view more (2009-05-18)
Safety of antithrombotic treatment in acute coronary syndromes
The management of acute coronary syndromes (with or without ST segment elevation) requires the use of anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (aspirin, clopidogrel and/or glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors), beta-blockers, thrombolytics in some cases, and revascularization / reperfusion. view more (2008-09-03)
'Bigger the baby, the better' axiom is incorrect
Dr Rachel Huxley, lead author of the paper and Acting Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle at The George Institute said, "Although there was support for a small association between birth weight and an individual's future risk of heart disease, the relationship is not as strong as earlier studies have suggested. view more (2007-05-18)
Arthritis self-management does not reduce pain levels or GP visits
Self-management programmes for people with osteoarthritis do not reduce pain, or the number of visits patients make to their GP, a new study reveals today. view more (2006-10-16)
Finding the right way to manage obesity
An expert in childhood obesity says fruit and vegetables must be made more accessible to poorer families. Dr Carolyn Summerbell, Reader in Human Nutrition with the University of Teesside's School of Health & Social Care, says price and accessibility is restricting the effectiveness of health promotion campaigns to encourage more healthy diets.... view more... (2003-12-05)
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