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Bariatric surgery beats medical therapy alone for managing diabetes
• Diabetes • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Mar 31 14

Bariatric surGery beats medical therapy alone for managing diaBetes

Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy - two of the most commonly used bariatric surgeries - are more effective than intensive medical therapy alone when… Bariatric surgery beats medical therapy alone for managing diabetes   

 
 

UEA research shows gastric surgery halves risk of heart attack in obese people
• Heart • • Obesity • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Mar 28 14

UEA research shows gastric surgery halves risk of heaRt attack in obese people

Obese people who have stomach surgery to help them lose weight will halve their risk of heart attack according to new research from a… UEA research shows gastric surgery halves risk of heart attack in obese people   

 
 

Obese patients who feel judged by doctors are less likely to shed pounds, study shows
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Feb 18 14

Obese patients who feel judged by doctors are less likely to shed pounds

Overweight and obese people who feel their physicians are judgmental of their size are more likely to try to shed pounds but are less… Obese patients who feel judged by doctors are less likely to shed pounds, study shows   

 
 

African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Dec 19 13

African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians

African-American women may need to eat fewer calories or burn more than their Caucasian counterparts to lose a comparable amount of weight, according to… African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians   

 
 

Tracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight loss and better glucose control for patients
• Diabetes • • Physical activity -exercise • • Public Health • • Weight Loss • Dec 05 13

Tracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight lOss and better glucose control for patients

Asking patients about their exercise habits was associated with weight loss in overweight patients and improved glucose control for patients with diabetes, according to… Tracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight loss and better glucose control for patients   

 
 

Extent of Obesity Not Strongest Factor for Patients when Choosing Type of Weight Loss Operation
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Nov 22 13

Extent of ObeSity Not Strongest Factor for Patients when Choosing Type of WEight Loss Operation

A new study investigating why obese patients choose one type of weight loss operation over another reveals that the main factors influencing decision… Extent of Obesity Not Strongest Factor for Patients when Choosing Type of Weight Loss Operation   

 
 

Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice
• Genetics • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Nov 21 13

Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice

Research has pointed to the importance of genetic factors in human obesity and has shown that heritability plays a role in 40% to 90%… Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice   

 
 

Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Weight Loss • Nov 13 13

Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems

Children who have gone through trying times are more likely to be overweight by age 15, a new study suggests.

Stress in childhood has… Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems   

 
 

Bariatric surgery can lead to premature birth
• Childbirth • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Nov 12 13

Bariatric surGery can lead to premature birth

Babies born of women who have undergone bariatric (weight-loss) surgery are more likely to be premature and to be small for gestational age, according… Bariatric surgery can lead to premature birth   

 
 

Many health woes in teens seeking obesity surgery
• Obesity • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Nov 04 13

Many health woes in teens seeking obesity surgery

U.S. teens seeking weight-loss surgery have a startling number of health problems that used to be seen only in adults, according to a major… Many health woes in teens seeking obesity surgery   

 
 

A high protein diet and meal replacements can reduce rebound weight gain
• Dieting • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Oct 31 13

A high protein diet and meal replacements can reduce rebound weight gain

New research shows that there are several effective strategies available to people wanting to avoid regaining weight after a successful diet. Anti-obesity drugs,… A high protein diet and meal replacements can reduce rebound weight gain   

 
 

Weight Watchers better than self-help for weight loss
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Weight Loss • Oct 15 13

Weight Watchers better than self-help for weight Loss

Compared to going it alone, using the Weight Watchers diet program helps people shed extra pounds, says a new study.

What’s more, the company-sponsored… Weight Watchers better than self-help for weight loss   

 
 

Diet high in a certain fat may help weight loss
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Weight Loss • Oct 07 13

Diet high in a certain fat may help wEight loss

Scientists say that following a diet high in a particular type of fat may increase metabolism and help people to lose weight. This… Diet high in a certain fat may help weight loss   

 
 

Cleveland Clinic study shows long-term effects of bariatric surgery in patients with Type 2 diabetes
• Diabetes • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Sep 19 13

Cleveland Clinic study shows long-term effects of bariatric surgery in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes continue to experience the benefits of bariatric surgery up to nine years after the procedure, according to new… Cleveland Clinic study shows long-term effects of bariatric surgery in patients with Type 2 diabetes   

 
 

Obese teenagers who lose weight at risk for developing eating disorders
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Sep 10 13

Obese teenagers who lose wEight at risk for developing eating disorders

Obese teenagers who lose weight are at risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, Mayo Clinic researchers imply in… Obese teenagers who lose weight at risk for developing eating disorders   

 
 

The skinny on cocaine
• Fat, Dietary • • Weight Loss • • Cocaine Addiction • Aug 11 13

The skinny on cocaine

Chronic cocaine use may reduce the body’s ability to store fat, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.

The scientists found that cocaine… The skinny on cocaine   

 
 

Can watching an avatar translate to real-life weight loss?
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Jul 01 13

Can watching an avatar translate to real-life WEight loss?

An estimated two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese and many find it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. They’ve tried… Can watching an avatar translate to real-life weight loss?   

 
 

At-home weight loss programs for kids lack evidence
• Children's Health • • Weight Loss • Jun 13 13

Programs designed to prevent childhood obesity in the home don’t affect kids’ weight a year or more down the line, according to a review… At-home weight loss programs for kids lack evidence   

 
 

Neighborhood Features Could Prevent Obesity
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Jun 04 13

Neighborhood Features Could Prevent OBesity

Living in a neighborhood that supports a healthy lifestyle can make a measurable difference in preventing obesity, according to a longitudinal study recently published… Neighborhood Features Could Prevent Obesity   

 
 

Obese patients trust diet advice from overweight physicians more than normal-weight physicians
• Obesity • • Weight Loss • Jun 04 13

OBese patients trust diet advice from OVerweight physicians

When it comes to taking diet advice from a physician - size matters. This is according to a new study led by a team… Obese patients trust diet advice from overweight physicians more than normal-weight physicians   

 
 

Packaged diet foods may spur more weight loss
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Weight Loss • May 09 13

In a head-to-head comparison with a traditional diet, people who stuck to a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods lost almost twice as much weight… Packaged diet foods may spur more weight loss   

 
 

Gastric banding: Pros and cons of Christie’s surprising choice
• Surgery • • Weight Loss • May 08 13

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s choice of gastric banding has prompted questions about why he opted for a weight-loss procedure less favored by bariatric… Gastric banding: Pros and cons of Christie’s surprising choice   

 
 

Dieting youth show greater brain reward activity in response to food
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Weight Loss • May 02 13

The story is a familiar one: most people are able to lose weight while dieting but once the diet is over, the weight comes… Dieting youth show greater brain reward activity in response to food   

 
 

Gastric bypass findings could lead to diabetes treatment
• Diabetes • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • May 01 13

A Lund University research team has shed new light on why gastric bypass often sends diabetes into remission rapidly, opening the door to developing… Gastric bypass findings could lead to diabetes treatment   

 
 

National survey highlights perceived importance of dietary protein to prevent weight gain
• Dieting • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Apr 27 13

Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, South Beach Diet, etc., etc., etc. Chances are you have known someone who has tried a high protein diet. In… National survey highlights perceived importance of dietary protein to prevent weight gain   

 
 
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