Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

At a time of alarming increases in obesity and associated diseases -- and fiery debates about the cost of health care -- a UCF research team has identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body's fat-building process.

27 Aug 2009

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

Kudzu, the nuisance vine that has overgrown almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States, may sprout into a dietary supplement.

27 Aug 2009

GI Dynamics to present additional results of mechanisms of actions clinical study

GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced that additional results from a previously reported clinical study regarding mechanisms of action will be presented on Saturday, August 29, 2009 by Manoel Galvao Neto, M.D., scientific coordinator, Gastro Obeso Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil and lead investigator for the study, at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) 14th World Congress in Paris, France.

27 Aug 2009

Wellness International Network's BioLean Free help fight obesity

The global obesity epidemic continues to increase, especially in the United States. In fact, the number of obese American adults (34.3 %) exceeds the number of overweight adults (32.7%), says a 2008 study by the National Center for Health Statistics. Wellness International Network, an undisputed nutritional leader, is helping fight these statistics with its weight-management product line and recently unveiled modern, attractive packaging for one of its bestselling, weight-management products BioLean Free.

27 Aug 2009

New technique for diabetes treatment may be in the offing

An exploration of the molecular links between insulin resistance and inflammation may have revealed a novel target for diabetes treatment, say scientists at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Their findings were published earlier this month in the online version of Diabetes, one of the journals of the American Diabetes Association.

27 Aug 2009

New website launched for comparing mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region

A new Web site, www.DeathRiskRankings.com, developed by researchers and students at Carnegie Mellon University, allows users to query publicly available data from the United States and Europe, and compare mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region. The Web site not only gives the risk of dying within the next year, but it also ranks the probable causes and allows for quick side-by-side comparison between groups.

26 Aug 2009

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced today that results of a large, third-party clinical study involving USANA products, conducted at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD), have been published in the August 2009 edition of the journal Obesity and Weight Management.

26 Aug 2009

$Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada$

Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada

Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years, according to a report in the August 26 issue of JAMA.

25 Aug 2009

Studies reveal that obese people are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

Obesity is on a rampage, with the World Health Organization pegging the numbers at more than 300 million worldwide, with a billion more overweight. With obesity comes the increased risk for cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and hypertension.

25 Aug 2009

Cybex International re-brands its research division as Cybex Institute For Exercise Science

Cybex International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for the commercial and consumer markets, announced today the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports performance and clinical medicine.

25 Aug 2009

Mark Booth joins Orexigen Therapeutics as the Chief Commercial Officer

Orexigen((R)) Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that Mark Booth has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Booth brings over 25 years of commercial and business development experience to Orexigen. Most recently he served as President of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America (TPNA) where he presided over the commercial, medical and scientific affairs, business development and all support functions.

25 Aug 2009

OMA wants provincial government to enact menu board labelling legislation

Ontario's doctors are congratulating Albany County, New York for passing a law that requires chain restaurants with ten or more locations nationally to post the calorie counts of items on their menus and menu boards. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is calling for similar legislation to be introduced in Ontario.

25 Aug 2009

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.

25 Aug 2009

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

Even as low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets have proven successful at helping individuals rapidly lose weight, little is known about the diets' long-term effects on vascular health.

25 Aug 2009

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with obesity, as described in a timely article published in Obesity and Weight Management, a journalzine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

25 Aug 2009

Soft drinks are not a risk factor for negative health outcomes: American Beverage Association

"Like many foods, soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are a source of calories, but in and of themselves, they are not a unique risk factor for obesity or other negative health outcomes - including heart disease.

25 Aug 2009

Fatty liver associated with metabolic problems

New findings from nutrition researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that it's not whether body fat is stored in the belly that affects metabolic risk factors for diabetes, high blood triglycerides and cardiovascular disease, but whether it collects in the liver.

25 Aug 2009

Study reveals that people over 60 and people with chronic diseases are most vulnerable to heat waves

People over the age of 60 are the most vulnerable to heat waves, with 82% to 92% more deaths than average occurring in this age group. Risks for heat-related illness or injury - such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps - are also heightened in people with obesity, heart disease, diabetes and respiratory conditions as these decrease the body's ability to adapt to temperature changes.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

Scientists have identified the inflammatory process as the common soil in a diverse range of chronic degenerative diseases. The news, recently reported in the LA Times article, discusses how foods like cherries may help rheumatoid arthritis or avoidance of gluten may fight off psoriasis.

24 Aug 2009

PETA's billboard campaign promoting vegetarianism opposed by The Obesity Society

The Obesity Society strongly opposes the current billboard campaign from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) promoting vegetarianism at the expense of stigmatizing overweight and obese persons.

24 Aug 2009

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

Kudzu vine root extracts may be developed as a dietary supplement for people with metabolic syndrome

GI Dynamics to present additional results of mechanisms of actions clinical study

Wellness International Network's BioLean Free help fight obesity

New technique for diabetes treatment may be in the offing

New website launched for comparing mortality risks by gender, age, cause of death and geographic region

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada

Studies reveal that obese people are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

Cybex International re-brands its research division as Cybex Institute For Exercise Science

Mark Booth joins Orexigen Therapeutics as the Chief Commercial Officer

OMA wants provincial government to enact menu board labelling legislation

Study suggests that artificially sweetened beverages may help to control weight

Low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet increases the risk for atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessels

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

Soft drinks are not a risk factor for negative health outcomes: American Beverage Association

Fatty liver associated with metabolic problems

Study reveals that people over 60 and people with chronic diseases are most vulnerable to heat waves

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

PETA's billboard campaign promoting vegetarianism opposed by The Obesity Society

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Obesity News and Research

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