Secrets To Healthier Holiday Eating Nov 22, 2008
One pound may seem little, but this extra weight accumulates and may later contribute to obesity, currently affecting one-third of Americans. The trick to staying slim during the holidays, however, is not deprivation or suffering through flavorless food. (Forbes)
Diabetes Hits Blacks, Poor Harder Nov 22, 2008
People at a greater risk for diabetes include people who over 45, overweight, have family history and those who do not exercise. Sebastian says while his message includes about symptoms and at-risk factors, he also informs citizens that there are agencies and resources to help. (KCRA 3, CA)
EntroMedics lands $20M in debt financing Nov 22, 2008
EnteroMedics, which makes medical devices used to treat obesity and other gastrointestinal disorders, said the additional financing should help it reach its projected U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval date for use of its Maestro System for obesity. This financing, which comes at a time of unprecedented market uncertainty, is a meaningful vote of confidence in the company and its technology from three highly regarded venture-lending companies, EnteroMedics President and CEO Mark Knudson... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Gym rats’ are getting younger Nov 22, 2008
With the poor nutrition habits of our young folk contributing to our sprawling obesity problem, says Cedric Bryant, the American Council on Exercise s chief science officer, fitness centers are marketing themselves increasingly to parents and children. According to the International Health, Racquet sclub Association, 1. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Study: Advertisers target blacks with bad food messages Nov 22, 2008
Researchers have identified a new culprit food marketers to help explain why overweight and obesity rates are higher among blacks (68. 9 percent) than among whites (59. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Nov 22, 2008
Overweight 'higher asthma risk ... People who are overweight have a 50% higher risk of developing asthma, scientists have said ... The study, by a joint team from the US National Jewish Medical and Research Center and University of Colorado, classed normal weight as someone with a body mass index below 25, overweight over 25 but below 30, and obese as 30 and above. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Nov 22, 2008
In the first study, Dr. Lars Sjostrom of Gothenburg University in Sweden studied 2,010 obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery and 2,037 patients who received conventional medical treatment for their obesity. One-third underwent gastric bypass, while the rest had a form of banding. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Gene 'controls body fat levels' Nov 22, 2008
Obesity may be at least partly in the genes ... If the same effect could be achieved in humans, which also carry the gene, it is hoped it could lead to new ways to fight obesity and diabetes ... Lead researcher Dr Jonathan Graff said: "From worms to mammals, this gene controls fat formation. "It could explain why so many people struggle to lose weight, and suggests an entirely new direction for developing medical treatments that address the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Nov 22, 2008
Obesity 'affects prostate risk ... Researchers found the cancer was much less likely to develop in people who are insulin resistant - a pre-diabetes condition linked to obesity ... Dr Greg Martin, of the World Cancer Research Fund, which funded the study, said the findings demonstrated just how closely obesity was related to cancer. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Being Fat Is A Curse If You Are A Woman Nov 22, 2008
"Stress can lead to obesity. But the opposite is also true with the seriously overweight suffering the most stress by contributing to poor health or social factors like workplace discrimination," the Telegraph quoted researcher Nancy Petry, as saying ... Obesity Related News. (MedIndia)
Diabetes Hits Blacks, Poor Harder Nov 22, 2008
People at a greater risk for diabetes include people who over 45, overweight, have family history and those who do not exercise. Sebastian says while his message includes about symptoms and at-risk factors, he also informs citizens that there are agencies and resources to help. (Click2Houston, TX)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Nov 22, 2008
Diet and obesity are known to be key factors in the increase of type 2 diabetes, which normally starts in adulthood. But the incidence of type 1 diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, is also increasing by 3% a year in European children. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Nov 22, 2008
In the majority of cases type 2 diabetes is linked to carrying excess weight - 80% of people are overweight at diagnosis, and doctors recognise that weight loss can greatly improve the condition. However, many people with diabetes find it hard to stick to a weight loss regime. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Bones offer new hope for diabetes Nov 22, 2008
This is important in the development of diabetes and obesity, so the findings, in the journal Cell, offer the hope of new ways to treat these conditions ... " However, the team found a novel function of the molecule. Usually, an increase in insulin levels in the blood is accompanied by a decrease in insulin sensitivity. But the authors found osteocalcin boosted both the secretion and the sensitivity to insulin. In mice, increasing the activity of the molecule stimulated pancreatic cells to... (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Nov 22, 2008
The researchers, from Tel Aviv University, said they included obesity, smoking and lack of exercise ... 84 times more likely than others to develop type 2 diabetes, even when factors like age, sex and obesity were taken into account. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick with Diets Nov 22, 2008
Research has shown that 19 percent of kids aged 6 to 11 are overweight, and 80 percent of those kids become obese adults, according to the study. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Asthma her chief challenge Nov 22, 2008
"Dr. Fred L. Mathews noted that childhood diabetes used to be primarily type I. With today's obesity epidemic from fast food and sedentary pursuits, type II shows up in kids, too, although she said all 12 insulin-dependent diabetic Dowagiac students are type I. Nine wear insulin pumps."They're not sure why type I is increasing," said Hecht."Diabetes is the number-one reason for blindness in the United States," Mathews said, "which is probably 90-percent preventable by weight control.... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Guerrilla Gardener: (Sweet) corn wars Nov 22, 2008
The American Medical Association in June 2008 helped put to rest misunderstandings about this sweetener and obesity, stating that high fructose corn syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners ... However, I believe you misunderstood my column - I was not suggesting HFCS "is a unique contributor to obesity and diabetes." I was conveying that HFCS is another sweetener that is pervasive in our diets (much like sugar) and is contributing to many of the health... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Is The Economy Making Us Fat? Nov 21, 2008
Almost two-thirds of Americans are already considered overweight, reports CBS News correspondent Michelle Gielan, and with rising prices at the grocery store, nutritionists say the percentage could grow as more people turn to fast foods, and eat more 00004000 overall because they feel stressed-out. Hungry consumers are finding a buck goes a long way at fast food outlets, and the burger business is booming. (CBS News)
Study: Fast Food Ad Ban Could Curb Obesity Nov 21, 2008
The causes of childhood obesity are complicated, but for years researchers have been pondering the effects of TV advertising ... (AP) A little less "I'm Lovin' It" could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads ... They also suggested that ending an advertising expense tax deduction for fast-food restaurants could mean a slight reduction in childhood obesity. (CBS News)
Leaving the Folds Nov 21, 2008
Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time. But there's a catch often not understood by those who undergo the procedure: Once they lose the weight the surgery helps them lose, there may be more surgery to come -- surgery that is costlier and riskier and that requires a longer recovery time than the original operation. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Authenticity To Form Nov 21, 2008
Kanfer relates Brando's eating to Freud's formulation that obesity is a way of withdrawing from sexual competition. Brando was a beautiful man, but Kanfer says that "he was not comfortable being the seducer. He felt that fame ill suited him, that his body ill suited him." At one point, he put a lock on his refrigerator. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fast Food Ads and Fat Kids Nov 21, 2008
A new study links fast-food TV ads to childhood obesity ... Another study says a simple scale could be an effective weapon in the fight against childhood obesity. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Study: Vitamin C or E pills do not prevent cancer Nov 21, 2008
A bonus is that this type of diet helps to prevent obesity, which increases the risk of several cancers. About 12 percent of Americans take supplements of C and E. The new study does not mean these vitamins have no value, just that they didn t prevent cancer in this group of doctors, who may be healthier than the general population, said Dr. Peter Shields, deputy director of Georgetown University s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Burlington, Vt., is healthiest city, CDC says Nov 21, 2008
It s also among the best in exercise and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other measures of ill health, according to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This New England city of 40,000, on the shores of Lake Champlain, is in some ways similar to the unhealthiest city Huntington. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
How to Avoid Unhealthy Eating at W... Nov 21, 2008
Conferences, meetings, visitors, coffee vending machine, canteen -- everything in a workplace gives you opportunities to gobble up unwanted calories that aid obesity ... Concern about the consequences of obesity, poor eating habits etc should sink deep into your psyche for any disciplined eating habits to develop in you. (Suite101.com)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Nov 21, 2008
Rising rates of obesity will lead to dramatic increases in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease, experts have predicted ... 5m people in the UK could have dementia unless steps are taken to stem the obesity epidemic, the Alzheimer's Society warned ... Obesity, smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol all increase the risk of dementia because they can lead to damage of the blood vessels in the brain, which in turn leads to the death of brain cells. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Nov 21, 2008
June Davison, cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "People who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of developing heart disease. "The risks are even higher when fat is mainly concentrated around the abdomen. "What's important is that people consider their body shape as well as their weight. "Controlling both by eating less and being more active is an effective way to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory disease. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Sanofi best-sellers help lift net profit in 3Q Nov 21, 2008
Earlier this month the product was yanked from pharmacies after European health authorities warned the drug's risks psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety and stress disorders outweighed its benefits for obese and overweight patients. Sanofi-Aventis chief operating officer Hanspeter Spek said the company's "good, perhaps very good" earnings performance in the third quarter allowed it to raise its forecast for earnings-per-share growth this year. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 21, 2008
The six areas of focus now are vaccines; cancer; inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and severe asthma; metabolic conditions including diabetes and obesity; musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and spinal fractures; and neuroscience, including treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain. "We believe that we need more depth within these areas and more broadening within a focused disease area to ... identify unique targets... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand Nov 21, 2008
About half the trial subjects were at moderate to high risk of heart disease because of smoking, being overweight, or other risk factors. But it was striking that -- among those at low risk -- there was a 37% reduction in heart attacks and other events, said Dr. Paul Ridker, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston and lead investigator on Jupiter. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Nov 21, 2008
He compared them with the more familiar risks of air pollution, obesity, and passive and active smoking ... Dr Smith also calculated long-term mortality rates among survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and compared them with obesity and active smoking ... "The immediate effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs led to approximately 210,000 deaths in the two cities. However, radiation exposures experienced by the most exposed group of survivors led to an average loss of life... (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
District 5 schools get top honors for nutrition program Nov 21, 2008
Kirk said it's vital to stress the importance of nutrition in light of the rise in childhood obesity. "Many of the schools are working toward that, but Orangeburg is leading the way. What these eight schools have done is inspirational," Kirk said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 21, 2008
The problems of overweight Americans are usually ascribed to poor diet and a lack of exercise. But new research suggests another possible culprit: the country's addiction to sleeping pills, the most popular of which may cause some people to binge eat in their sleep. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 21, 2008
Some 60 million adults in the US are obese, according to the American Obesity Association, which says that obesity is not a simple matter of overeating ... "Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke." ... "The rate of obesity has not gone down - but has gone up since food... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 21, 2008
A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... The study tracked the effects of the diets on 311 overweight or obese women over one year ... The 311 overweight and obese women in the study were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Nov 21, 2008
Obesity 'linked to birth defects ... But the scientists who carried out this research say this is the strongest link so far between obesity at the time of conception and some birth defects ... The defects may be a direct result of obesity but could equally relate to other factors, like diet. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Aspirin 'cuts pre-eclampsia risk' Nov 21, 2008
Overall, they said, the potential benefits of taking the drug might outweigh the risks, particularly in women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia, such as overweight or older mothers, or those with a previous or family history of the condition. They wrote: "From a public-health perspective, especially for populations with a high risk of pre-eclampsia, even these moderate benefits could make more widespread use of anti-platelet agents (aspirin) worthwhile.". (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Fast-Food Ads Linked To Childhood Obesity Nov 21, 2008
Some experts call it the first national study to show that fast-food TV commercials have such a big impact on childhood obesity. The study is based in part on several years of government survey data from the late 1990s and it also suggests that dropping an advertising expense tax deduction for fast-food restaurants could mean a slight reduction in childhood obesity, but the authors stop short of urging elimination of the tax deduction, or banning fast-food TV ads. (KWTX.com, TX)
Valley seniors' health woes rise Nov 21, 2008
Poverty, language barriers, obesity and lack of exercise all may play a role, the researchers said ... "The rate of diabetes in the Valley is very high. Diabetes, obesity and inactivity -- all of those things correlate together," said Dori Louie-Kai, manager of the diabetes care center at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno ... Wallace said the diabetes incidence is most likely linked to other factors, like physical inactivity and obesity, for which the Valley also leads the state. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Survey finds a county in despair Nov 21, 2008
More than a third of the residents were overweight. Among seniors who took the survey, one-fourth said they felt sad or hopeless almost every day, causing them to stop usual activities. (Modesto Bee, CA)
10 Tips for Healthy Living Nov 21, 2008
Over time, stress can lead to serious health issues such as obesity, depression and even death. When you start seeing red, instead think blue as in blueberries. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Recognizing Women Who Make a Difference Nov 21, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - Ara. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Gym rats’ are getting younger Nov 21, 2008
With the poor nutrition habits of our young folk contributing to our sprawling obesity problem, says Cedric Bryant, the American Council on Exercise s chief science officer, fitness centers are marketing themselves increasingly to parents and children. According to the International Health, Racquet sclub Association, 1. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Study: Advertisers target blacks with bad food messages Nov 21, 2008
Researchers have identified a new culprit food marketers to help explain why overweight and obesity rates are higher among blacks (68. 9 percent) than among whites (59. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jefferson County is getting healthier Nov 21, 2008
Those priorities are primary and preventive health care; mental health and mental disorders; and overweight, obesity and lack of physical activity. It takes a lot of work and it is not an easy fix, Quest said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Myth Busting: Some Helpful Tips for a Nutritious Pregnancy Nov 21, 2008
A woman who is considered underweight should put on 28-to-40 pounds, and an overweight person should put on 15-to-25 pounds. So, instead of asking someone to pass you the gravy boat, simply give gravy a "pass" all together. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Study: Ban on fast-food TV ads may cut obesity Nov 21, 2008
OBESITY COMPLICATIONS. ATLANTA (AP) A little less "I'm Lovin' It" could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study in the U.S. that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads ... They also suggested that ending an advertising expense tax deduction for fast-food restaurants could mean a slight reduction in childhood obesity. (USA Today -- Money)
Burger chains agree to health-drive revolution Nov 21, 2008
Some of Britain's biggest fast-food outlets including McDonald's and KFC have agreed to a historic deal with the Government to make their food more healthy as part of a campaign to cut heart disease and obesity. Burger King. (Independent)
Healthyroads(r) Offers Tips for a Thanksgiving That Won't Weigh You Down Nov 21, 2008
The majority of Americans are already overweight or obese, so it is important for all of us to find simple and affordable ways to keep our Thanksgiving dinners healthy,'' says Thompson. According to Thompson, it just takes a little adjusting -- without sacrificing taste or tradition -- to make sure that your Thanksgiving Day is a healthy one. (Primezone Releases)
Gene 'controls body fat levels' Nov 21, 2008
Obesity may be at least partly in the genes ... If the same effect could be achieved in humans, which also carry the gene, it is hoped it could lead to new ways to fight obesity and diabetes ... Lead researcher Dr Jonathan Graff said: "From worms to mammals, this gene controls fat formation. "It could explain why so many people struggle to lose weight, and suggests an entirely new direction for developing medical treatments that address the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Nov 21, 2008
Obesity 'affects prostate risk ... Researchers found the cancer was much less likely to develop in people who are insulin resistant - a pre-diabetes condition linked to obesity ... Dr Greg Martin, of the World Cancer Research Fund, which funded the study, said the findings demonstrated just how closely obesity was related to cancer. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Nov 21, 2008
In the first study, Dr. Lars Sjostrom of Gothenburg University in Sweden studied 2,010 obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery and 2,037 patients who received conventional medical treatment for their obesity. One-third underwent gastric bypass, while the rest had a form of banding. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Overshadowed, kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 21, 2008
The number of people with chronic kidney disease has been rising at a significant pace, thanks in large part to increased obesity and the aging of the population ... The number of people with the disease often abbreviated CKD has been rising at a significant pace, thanks in large part to increased obesity and the aging of the population. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Go for pre-pregnancy weight loss surgery Nov 21, 2008
They also found that these women's babies were less likely to be born prematurely, be born underweight or be born overweight than children born to obese women. For the study, the team, comprised primarily of researchers from RAND Health, the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, reviewed results from 75 studies that examined health issues among women who had undergone bariatric surgery and their children. (Times of India)
Bones offer new hope for diabetes Nov 21, 2008
This is important in the development of diabetes and obesity, so the findings, in the journal Cell, offer the hope of new ways to treat these conditions ... " However, the team found a novel function of the molecule. Usually, an increase in insulin levels in the blood is accompanied by a decrease in insulin sensitivity. But the authors found osteocalcin boosted both the secretion and the sensitivity to insulin. In mice, increasing the activity of the molecule stimulated pancreatic cells to... (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Nov 21, 2008
In the majority of cases type 2 diabetes is linked to carrying excess weight - 80% of people are overweight at diagnosis, and doctors recognise that weight loss can greatly improve the condition. However, many people with diabetes find it hard to stick to a weight loss regime. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Nov 21, 2008
The researchers, from Tel Aviv University, said they included obesity, smoking and lack of exercise ... 84 times more likely than others to develop type 2 diabetes, even when factors like age, sex and obesity were taken into account. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Nov 21, 2008
Diet and obesity are known to be key factors in the increase of type 2 diabetes, which normally starts in adulthood. But the incidence of type 1 diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, is also increasing by 3% a year in European children. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
TV Makes Our Kids Fat Nov 21, 2008
Or is asking parents to shoulder the majority of the blame for childhood obesity a naive notion in a world of relentless advertising and ubiquitous product placement. Anyway, who feels like a Happy Meal. (Epicurious.com)
Brush your teeth, save your life? Nov 21, 2008
Research could determine hs-CRP as a full-blown risk factor for heart disease, the same as smoking, high cholesterol or obesity. In non-human lab experiments, "you can even show some direct damage" to cells by hs-CRP, Quyyumi said. (CNN -- Law)
Guerrilla Gardener: (Sweet) corn wars Nov 21, 2008
The American Medical Association in June 2008 helped put to rest misunderstandings about this sweetener and obesity, stating that high fructose corn syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners ... However, I believe you misunderstood my column - I was not suggesting HFCS "is a unique contributor to obesity and diabetes." I was conveying that HFCS is another sweetener that is pervasive in our diets (much like sugar) and is contributing to many of the health... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obesity increases risk of arthritis, study suggests Nov 21, 2008
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTER. Carrying extra weight around the hips will put you on the fast track to needing a hip replacement, a new study suggests. (Yahoo News -- Arthritis)
A 'Weigh' to Fight Obesity? Nov 21, 2008
ABC News: Can a Scale Solve Teen Obesity ... Can a Scale Solve Teen Obesity ... Obesity Experts Debate Findings of New Study. (ABC News)
The Sorry State of American Health Nov 21, 2008
If you're like 67% of Americans, you're currently overweight or obese ... Worse, the percentage of overweight or obese kids rose to 17 ... From 2005 to 2006, the percentage of women and children who are overweight appeared to stabilize, while the rate for men increased only slightly. (Time.com)
